THE MANIC MONOLOGUES - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
WaterTower Theatre
CONTRACT
SPT
$523 weekly minimum (SPT 6)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in the regional premiere of THE MANIC MONOLOGUES (see breakdown).
Local actors encouraged to submit.
Actors must be willing to follow strict safety standards and agree to COVID testing which will be paid for by WTT. This production is approved under Actors’ Equity Fully Vaccinated Safety Standards.
WaterTower Theatre is dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a core value, and as such we strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities, abilities, genders, and ages to audition.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please prepare one of the monologues at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/omo38cgvmgu21ne/AABhSdxQ6bs4A_xBjJU1Cp45a?dl=0 . Upload your audition video to youtube/vimeo/dropbox. Submit your your information, headshot, resume & link to your audition for the Creative Team to review at https://airtable.com/shrfY33oH07EwCvxJ . ALL VIDEO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE VIEWED IN FULL BY THE TEAM.
Deadline: Wed, Sep 21, 2022
About the Show: When creator Zack had his first psychotic break and was diagnosed with bipolar in May 2017, he was just finishing his PhD at Stanford University — and his world imploded. Would mental illness dictate his whole life? Would everything change? Zack was underwater, and his then-girlfriend Elisa (and future co-creator) had no way of knowing whether her happy, gregarious partner-in-crime would ever resurface. One of the hardest parts about those early days was the absence of relatable, lived experiences. Zack and Elisa decided to create a play based on true stories to disrupt the stigma around mental illness. It resulted in a series of vignettes they called The Manic Monologues. The regional premiere of this piece at WaterTower Theatre will be staged in the round. It will incorporate music and movement as a part of this play for the first time, as an immersive experience to spark discussion & work towards removing the stigma surrounding mental health journeys.
Seeking:
Ensemble: (All ages, abilities, gender identities, neuro diversities, and races) An ensemble of seven bold and creative theater artists who connect to the subject matter of this ensemble piece. Monologues will be assigned based on the company. Movement and musical ability are a plus but not required. Note: Seeking one ensemble member who has interest in collaborative choreography with ballet and contemporary skills. Additional compensation will be provided for this individual.
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
Producing Artistic Director- Shane Peterman
Associate Producer- Elizabeth Kensek
Director- Ashley Puckett Gonzales
OTHER DATES
IN PERSON CALLBACKS WILL BE SCHEDULED PER EQUITY SAFETY GUIDANCE September 24-25, 2022 at WaterTower Theatre
Rehearsals: March 28, 2023- April 18, 2023 (typically Monday is the observed Equity day off)
Shows: Wednesday-Sunday: April 19- April 30, 2023
OTHER
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This production will be presented with very limited audience on The Terry Martin Main Stage.
If you have any questions please email Associate Producer, Elizabeth Kensek at EKensek@watertowertheatre.org
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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