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Lanna Joffrey
Jan 27, 2012, 9:41:32 PM1/27/12
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CASTING: The play is called "Parts of Parts & Stitches" (written by Riti Sachdeva) and is about the partition of Pakistan and India in 1947. It is a surrealist, fantastical piece. It starts rehearsal Feb 9th, opens March 15 and closes March 31. I am looking for 3 male actors, 1 preferably South Asian/Middle Eastern, 1 Open Ethnicity (strongly encourage men of color to audition), and 1 White/British: creative movers, and a kick-ass actors. Age is not a factor, but the ability to move is. It's an AEA showcase, and so is open to both union and non-union actors. There is a small stipend. It is with Maieutic Theatre Works (MTWorks) and will be performed at the 14th Street Y.
The roles are for three of four "Vultures." The Vultures metaphorically portray several roles - the people that prey/profit from war & chaos; the actual vulture birds that benefit from the dead; and the story-tellers of the fable. The vultures are key characters in this play as they lead the audience through the story, and participate in the scenes both as active voyeurs and as characters in the play. They "switch hats" from time to time to play other characters. They are onstage all the time, and thus availability for rehearsal is important. The Vultures are a "greek chorus" of sorts in that they work together, but, they have individual personalities and I am looking for actors to bring their own particular strengths to the roles, and "personalize" them. This would be a chance to put a "stamp" on a role. We will build the roles based on the actors cast. The vultures are the first and last things we see in the play.
We are under some time constraints and thus would love to hear from you as quickly as possible. Contact the director Cat Parker at c...@catparker.com
The roles are for three of four "Vultures." The Vultures metaphorically portray several roles - the people that prey/profit from war & chaos; the actual vulture birds that benefit from the dead; and the story-tellers of the fable. The vultures are key characters in this play as they lead the audience through the story, and participate in the scenes both as active voyeurs and as characters in the play. They "switch hats" from time to time to play other characters. They are onstage all the time, and thus availability for rehearsal is important. The Vultures are a "greek chorus" of sorts in that they work together, but, they have individual personalities and I am looking for actors to bring their own particular strengths to the roles, and "personalize" them. This would be a chance to put a "stamp" on a role. We will build the roles based on the actors cast. The vultures are the first and last things we see in the play.
We are under some time constraints and thus would love to hear from you as quickly as possible. Contact the director Cat Parker at c...@catparker.com
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