Paradox Theatre Works
Cocktails And Monologues

Pay: No Pay

Description:

Announcing auditions for Paradox Theatre Works' First Annual New Works Festival "COCKTAILS AND MONOLOGUES". This is a One Night Only show of monologues, cocktails and classical piano music presented at The Community House at 620 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, a short walk from the Metra North line.

Casting:
Seeking non-AEA actors of all backgrounds to perform selected New Works and World Premiere monologues from playwrights around the world. These monologues vary in voice and thus we strongly encourage performers of all ethnicities, ages, sizes, genders, orientations and abilities to submit. Callbacks, if necessary, will be the week of August 16th via Zoom. Selected sides will be given.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
We are requiring all cast and crew to be fully vaccinated at least two weeks before tech. Masks are required for cast and crew at in-person rehearsals unless onstage. We plan to seat the house at a max of three-quarter capacity for safety and socially distance the tables. We are currently requesting, but not requiring, audience members to wear a mask in the house unless eating or drinking. We will update this policy as needed in accordance with Illinois State and Cook County Coronavirus rules and recommendations.

Time Commitment:

This is a one night only event Friday October 15, 2021 at 7pm.
-Sept 14 to Oct 14, 2021 - Each actor will have a weekly scheduled One-on-One rehearsal with Director via Zoom.

-October 14, 2021 - Mandatory Live Tech / Dress Rehearsal

-October 15, 2021 - Live Performance at Community House

-Compensation will be one show ticket, one beverage ticket and a video copy of your performance.

Contact Info:

Please email us your headshot, resume, vaccination card and audition material (via YouTube or Vimeo link). Auditions are to be self-taped and slated with your name, pronouns and height. You may preface each monologue with the play title and role if you so choose. Audition Material should consist of:
-One comedic monologue approximately one minute in length
-One dramatic monologue approximately one minute in length

To submit, please email the above to:
AuditionsParadoxTheatre@gmail.com
with the subject line, "Monologue Auditions 2021".

We are accepting self-taped video submissions through Sunday, August 15, 2021.

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Website: www.paradoxtheatreworks.com