What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casting Call for Burned (Stage Reading) position at Cameron Forster/Rogue Theater Festival?
DESCRIPTION
BURNED – Staged Play Reading
Part of the Rogue Theater Festival (July 6th – 12th)
Performance Date: July 9th @ 7:30 PM
Location: The Flea Theater, NYC (The Pete)
Rehearsals: Conducted via Zoom (Dates TBD)
Pay: Non-paid / Great networking and credit opportunity at a high-profile NYC venue.
OVERVIEW:
A paranormal mystery where history and hauntings collide at Benson’s All Female College.
CASTING COMMITMENT:
This play is committed to inclusive casting. Roles are open to all performers regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, or gender identity, including non-binary, transgender, and gender-non-conforming artists. Also seeking singers who act and actors who sing for this ensemble.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:
SARAH /MRS. FOSTER: (Female, 18 to play 17–100) Abigail’s sister and eventually Aunt to Jack and Tori. Note: Requires an actor with great vocal range to portray a character across a massive age span.
JACK: (Male, 18 to play 18) Tori’s brother; easily frightened. Dom’s love interest. Character Note: Jack is not yet open about his sexuality and carries a secret he is not ready to share.
NURSE DAVID / DAVID: (Male, 18 to play 21) A nurse who hates the paranormal
DOM / MORRISON: (Male, 18 to play 20) Dual Role. One actor plays Dom (Tori’s friend and Jack’s love interest) and Morrison (the janitor that discovers the fire). Note: Ability to perform an Irish accent is a plus for Morrison.
CASEY: (Non-Binary, 18 to play 18) Non-binary performers are strongly encouraged to submit. Tori’s friend; a "loose cannon" with unpredictable energy.
PRINCIPAL EDWARDS / FATHER DAEMON: (Male, 40s) Dual Role. One actor plays the stern Principal of Benson’s who perishes in the fire and a Priest.
NURSE GINA / AMY / JANICE: (Female, 40s–50s) Multiple Roles. One actor plays Nurse Gina, David’s mother/tour guide, Dean of the students at Benson’s, and Sarah’s daughter.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Please email your submission to [email protected] with the subject line of BURNED Submission: [Role/s Name] - [Your Name] by May 21st
In your email please include:
Current Headshot
Resume
A Video Link: Either a current acting reel or a 1-minute dramatic or paranormal-themed monologue. If you sing, please also include a link to a brief vocal reel or clip (any genre).
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