MAGIC Theatre
CONTRACT
Bay Area Theatre $664 weekly minimum (Tier 4)
SEEKING
AEA actors for world premiere of Sam Chance's MONUMENT, OR FOUR SISTERS (A SLOTH PLAY)
AMY: The eldest/first sister. A passionate marine biologist and mother who brings her work home with her. Offers unconditional support to her sisters but is not overly sentimental about it. Tells it as it is. Asian American. Late 30s/early 40s. Also plays Cesar the Sloth.
CONSTANCE: The younger middle/third sister. Works in television. The only female writer on the TV show Slothcapades. Has ambitious goals for her career but seeks approval from those around her. Asian American. Mid-30s. Also plays Julio the Sloth.
MAC: The youngest/fourth sister. Has somewhat recently left a job. Used to be a playwright and misses the community. Asian American. Mid-30s. Also plays Miguel the Sloth.
MADGELENA: A brilliant and badass female sloth who is constantly saving the day. Always has a plan. Resourceful and extremely knowledgeable. Rides a motorcycle. Also plays Lina the second oldest sister, Asian American.
INSTRUCTIONS
Actors should indicate roles of interest in an email. We will respond with appropriate sides within 2 business days
Please note: The tone of the play is light and bouyant. Don't let the serious nature of the scenes drag down the tone. Videos should be emailed to auditions@magictheatre.org. by Friday, October 23.
Deadline: Fri, Oct 23, 2020
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Giovanna Sardelli, Director
Sonia Fernandez, Interim Artistic Director/Casting Director
Karina Fox, Casting Associate
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal April 27th, 2021
Opening May 26th, 2021
Closing June 13th, 2021
Dates are subject to change.
OTHER
All characters in the play identify as Asian American Women.
Local actors particularly encouraged to submit.
All auditions will be video submissions. No auditions will take place at Magic's physical location.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
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