NoMads Art Collective is seeking actors of all ages, ethnicities, and genders for their inaugural play festival "Sparks: A Ten Minute Play Laboratory". This year's theme is taboo -- what does the world tell us we are allowed to talk about? And what parts of ourselves we need to hide in order to function as a "normal" member of society?

We are seeking actors excited to experiment with form and ready to tackle sometimes intense and sensitive subject matter including sexuality, violence, and the current climate of our country in 8 challenging, taboo filled plays.

Auditions will occur September 23rd at The Theatre School at DePaul from 6 to 10pm. Auditioners will be asked to prepare 90 seconds of however they want to showcase their artistry -- whether it's a monologue, a movement piece, a song, a standup routine, or anything else, we want to see what makes you tick as an artist.

Casting breakdown and requirements:

ATTACHMENT DISORDER by Hallie Palladino - 5f, any ethnicities (moms a plus!)

FISH AND WILDLIFE by Keyanna Khatiblou - 2f, both Latinx

REHEARSAL by Dolores Diaz - 4f, 1 non-binary, any ethnicities

PAMPERED PUSSY by Royal Shiree -2f, 1 trans woman, all Black

BUSTANUT by Madeleine Mason - 1f, 1m, any ethnicities

THE NAKED PEOPLE by Stacey Lane - 2f, 2m, any ethnicities

THE DONOR CLASS by Scott Carter Cooper - 1f, 1m, 1 any, any ethnicities

YOUR COOK IS GOOSED by Suzanne Seed - 2f, 1m, any ethnicities

PLEASE NOTE: We welcome folks of all races, gender identities, nationalities, sexual orientations, sizes, and abilities to submit. While we have pieces that require specific casting which we will honor, we are seeking diverse casts for all pieces.