In-person Auditions for The Adventures of Spectrum Sparks To Be Held August 23 & 25
Commissioned by CenterStage Theatre Works in 2024, Written by Grace Everett
Directed by Sinan Beskok
This interactive new work commissioned by CenterStage Theatre Works in 2024 uses physical theatre and audience interaction to create a story for an audience of sensory-challenged kids and early learners, including the neurodivergent and autistic population. The actors will help the audience supply the “parts” to this story and will create a performance in a sensory-friendly environment for all.
AUDITION INFO:
Auditioners must be 18+ to audition. CenterStage Theatre Works is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in casting. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages (for this show, 18+) to attend every audition. We expect all actors to exercise respect for each other to allow us to have a safe and inclusive environment to practice their craft.
All are welcome to audition. Actors that identify as neurodivergent and/or autistic are highly encouraged to audition!
Both in-person and virtual auditions available. For full audition information, including sign-up and side links, visit:
Spectrum Sparks Audition Info
AUDITIONS:
Auditions will be on Aug 23rd, 2025, 10am-12pm & Aug 25th, 2025, 6pm-8pm
Auditions will be held at:
The Blue House
102 S. Allen Drive, Allen, Texas 75002
Auditions will consist of reading a side from the script. You may also be asked to talk about a hobby/interest you are passionate about.
Please sign up for an audition time here. Walk-ins are welcome, but a sign-up is encouraged.
• Please bring a headshot and rèsumè, if available.
• Please also note any potential conflicts from September 8th to October 5th.
VIDEO AUDITIONS:
If unable to attend live auditions, recorded auditions will be accepted until August 25th, 11:59pm CT. They may be submitted via this form. On the audition form, please include links to your headshot, rèsumè, and videos (placed on YouTube or Vimeo) that include the following:
• Headshot and rèsumè
• Please use the audition side (link) and read for either PENNY or SPECTRUM with a reader. If a reader is not available, please record a monologue appropriate to perform for younger audiences and is no longer than 120 seconds.
• 60-90 second “story.” Tell us a story – make it up or retell something you know. Use a character voice (or not).
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will be finalized after conflicts are received, but generally, they will be Mon-Thurs evenings (6:30pm-9:00pm) and Saturdays (1:00pm-4:00pm) with a possibility of Fridays and Sundays added as needed in Plano/Frisco/McKinney starting on or around September 8th.
September 28th we will move to the Frisco Discovery Center Black Box for tech. If you have conflicts for these rehearsals, that does not exclude you from auditioning, but please communicate that upfront.
Please prepare all potential conflicts from September 8-October 5 prior to arriving at auditions.
PERFORMANCES:
The Adventures of Spectrum Sparks will be approximately 45-60 minutes of performance time and will have 9 performances at the Frisco Discovery Black Box.
Current scheduled performances for this production are:
Wednesday, October 1st: 7pm
Thursday, October 2nd: 10:30am & 1:30pm
Friday, October 3rd: 10:30am & 1:30pm
Saturday, October 4th: 10:30am & 1:30pm
Sunday, October 5th: 1:30pm & 4:30pm
ABOUT THE PLAY:
This interactive play is about a robot, Spectrum Sparks, who is a little bit different. The actors will work with the audience to create pieces that fit together to aid Spectrum in his journey.
It is designed to satisfy the following learning objectives:
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
*Note: Ages and gender identities are those of the character, not the auditioner. CenterStage Theatre Works is committed to diverse casting for all our productions and it is an important tenet of our creative team. We welcome and encourage actors to audition without regard to ethnicity, gender, experiences, or abilities.
Additionally, this Theatre for Sensory Challenges production has small audiences of neurodivergent and autistic children ages 4-10 plus early learners ages 3-6. You must be comfortable performing for younger audiences and be willing to engage and interact with them as your character.
The Roles
SPECTRUM SPARKS: A 16-day-old robot who still has plenty to learn about the world. He/him.
5-7 other actors who will engage and interact with Spectrum and the audience and tell the story. One of these slots has already been cast. In the first production, the following roles were created and may be used again:
PENNY (or PERRY): A backyard scientist and programmer with big red glasses. Written as she/her - pronouns may be changed.
JESS (or WES): An artist and crafter with a passion for fashion. Written as she/her - pronouns may be changed.
MAX: A young Adventure Scout who loves to stay active. Written as he/him - pronouns may be changed.
ELLEN (or EVAN): An aspiring doctor, sophisticated and shy. Written as she/her - pronouns may be changed.
LOLA (or LOGAN): A social butterfly who strives to make everyone feel welcome. Written as she/her - pronouns may be changed.
STIPEND:
Each actor and swing will receive a $175 stipend.
COVID POLICY
For the well-being of our actors and theatregoers, we promote a healthy and safe environment. We reserve the right to require masks or other precautions if COVID-19 conditions change in our area. If actors develop symptoms, you may be asked to follow current COVID protocols. We are an independent theatre and rely on other rented physical venues and spaces to perform our shows. When problems occur, we cannot extend our run, so swings may be cast accordingly.
FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AUDITION, PLEASE EMAIL US AT:
cstheatreworks@gmail.com
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