The Underground is a two-part play about a group of musicians who start a music school in an attempt to revive their dying artform. In spite of constant threats to stop from government agents, they remain determined to succeed. This is a show about the potential and the value of art made by people, and the risks of living in a world that exists without it. Learn more about our project by visiting the website here - www.undergroundplaywithmusic.com

Roles:

After a successful concert production at The Mercury Theatre's Venus Cabaret Theater in 2022 and Redtwist Theatre in 2023, we are looking to a few actors to complete our team for this next chapter of The Underground's development

Hayden (He/They)
Mid 20s. BIPOC role. Singing role, baritone and the performer must have a working knowledge of how to play a guitar. Hayden is a government agent assigned to a mission which involves infiltrating a group of entrepreneurial-minded musicians. As this assignment progresses, he appears to grow fond of music... Or is he just good at his job? Looking for a cerebral actor who can walk a fine line that makes the audience desperately want to know what he's thinking, what he's planning, etc, without ever getting the satisfaction of confirmation

Lavina (She/Her)
Mid/late 30s. Non-singing role. Successful early career politician with ambiguous power and hundreds of secret agents. Lavina comes up against a small group of musicians as she meticulously and systemically attempts to eliminate the artform. While she is unlikeable, she holds attention incredibly well. Looking for an actor who can not only play commanding and forceful, but can do it at a wide range.

This is a non-equity project. Standard working rate on this show will be $25/hr. Hours accrued weekly from rehearsals/performances and paid out for the previous week on Fridays.