Otherworld Theatre
Prospera: A Sci-Fi Retelling of Shakespeare's Tempest

Pay: Yes

Description:

SYNOPSIS: Once the Flotilla's greatest mind, Admiral Prospera was convicted of treason and exiled with her infant daughter to the hostile planet Halcyra-3. For twenty years, she's survived in isolation, perfecting the very technology they feared-a stable wormhole that could save humanity.When an ion storm forces the Starship Neapolis to crash-land, Prospera finds her moment. Prospera must choose: the revenge she's planned for decades, or the justice that might finally set her free.

AUDITIONS: Theater Momentum
1541 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
November 2nd - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
& November 3rd - 6 PM - 9 PM

PERFORMANCES: Theater Wit
1229 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
January 9th - February 8th, 2026

COMPENSATION: $30 per show, around $650 total compensation

Committed to diverse, inclusive casting. All roles open to actors of all backgrounds. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and actors with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.

LEAD ROLES

PROSPERA (Female, 40s-50s) - Exiled Admiral, brilliant scientist
MIRI/MIRANDA (Female, early 20s) - Isolated scientist yearning for connection
ANDARIN VALE (Male, 40s-50s) - Charming villain with hidden wounds

PRINCIPAL SUPPORTING
KAI-LUNE (Any gender, Any Age) - Ancient alien sentinel (physically demanding), must be POC
DAX (Male, 20s-30s) - Science officer, Romantic Lead
ZALOS (Any, 30s-50s) - Security Chief, gruff with a heart of gold
CAPTAIN ALON (Any, 50s-60s) - Starship Neapolis's Captain, Parent of Dax

Material To Prepare:

Contemporary Monologue (2 minutes maximum)
BONUS: Science fiction or heightened dramatic material
Character-driven, showcases emotional range

Contact Info:

Please submit a headshot and resume to Tiffany@otherworldtheatre.org with subject line PROSPERA AUDITIONS.

Reply To Email: Tiffany@otherworldtheatre.org