Spotlight Playhouse is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming production of Waiting for the Host, a new play by Marc Palmieri. This timely show is about a church theater group's efforts to put on a streaming production of The Passion Play. The production takes place entirely on Zoom meetings, and all rehearsals and performances for our production will take place remotely via Zoom or other internet meeting applications.
Audition Requirements
Online Application
Monologue Video
Audition Submission Deadline
March 18
Rehearsals held via Zoom
2-3 times/week beginning March 22
Shows
Streamed the first weekend in May
As part of the audition process, you will be required to complete the
online application and to submit a video of yourself performing a monologue. All monologues should be at least a minute in length, but no more than three minutes. You will be able to submit the videos on the audition form linked above. If for any reason you have trouble completing the form, or submitting video, please email
artisticdirector@spotlightplayhouse.org.
Auditions must be submitted by March 18th by the form linked above or sent via email. Rehearsals will begin March 22nd. Performances will be video recorded and streamed during the first weekend of May. All rehearsals and performances will be held via Zoom or other online media and will be held 2-3 times a week. We will set the rehearsal dates once we have the conflict list of the actors cast in the show. If callbacks are necessary, we will reach out to actors with a request and details for further reading.
Due to the nature of this play and the limitations placed on group gatherings, we are asking that anyone wishing to be cast have access to a computer and an internet connection capable of running a Zoom conference call.
Normally Spotlight Playhouse charges cast members a production fee to help cover the costs associated with the play. We are waiving that fee for this show because the costs of producing this show should be considerably lower than the typical show. We will ask that everyone cast become a Spotlight Playhouse member, this is a $20 fee, and the benefits of membership can be found on our website:
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SHOW DESCRIPTION
Waiting For The Host is considered the first full length, fully streaming play. It takes place during the April-June 2020 timeframe as the world reacts to and deals with the effects of the pandemic on all aspects of life. It is a light comedy that deals with people adapting to the use of technology to remain social. The show is sometimes sweet, sometimes serious and sometimes sentimental. It deals with a group of actors gathered via Zoom to rehearse for their upcoming streaming performance of the Passion Play for Easter. The characters are sharing their experiences and frustrations with living in and around New York City and Long Island during the Pandemic, as they enjoy the company of their fellow actors.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Theodore (male, 50’s) – A kind, fatherly forward thinking man of God. He is struggling to deal with the changes the pandemic is causing in the world. Father of Ben.
Vincent (male, 30’s)—A school gym teacher. Friendly and outgoing, may have a NY accent and a sarcastic demeanor.
Ben (male, early 20’s)— A somewhat nerdy college student who has been sent home from school when the pandemic closed everything. He was just coming out of his shell at school, and is frustrated with the situation. He is the techy for the church production, dealing with the lack of technical knowledge of the elder cast members. Theodore’s son.
Grace (Female 30’s to 60’s)—Down to earth and laid back. Grace is enjoying the social aspects of being in a play, after spending time alone during the pandemic.
Sara (female, 30’s) – A professional actress in New York City. Friendly and well adjusted, she is happy to be doing some theater work while venues are closed for the pandemic.
Effie (female 50’s to 70’s) Friendly and confused, Effie is struggling with learning the new technology required to be social in the pandemic. By the end of the play, she has become tech savvy.
Dodd (male 30’s to 40’s) A slightly self-important theater director who has worked previously with Sara. He is used to Avant Garde, unlicensed outdoor productions in New York City. Dodd appears in the second act, where he is a key performer.
Videos
