Theatre Momentum is holding auditions for our upcoming production, "Porch Play", on Wednesday, October 16th and Saturday, October 20th. We are seeking to cast 4-6 players. These auditions are a little different than your average audition, and we think this will be a great way to get to know your actual skills and ensemble dynamics.
Porch Play is an improvised one-act play set in a single location. The show will be one continuous, real-time 45-minute scene, with every player playing a single character for the duration of the show.
Given TM's unique "Improv as Theatre" style, we will be approaching the audition process as an audition for a 4-week intensive workshop-style session, in which you will get to know each other as performers, and in which the Artistic Director can get to know more about your skills than would be evident in a regular audition. From the 4-week intensive, the Artistic Director will select the cast of "Porch Play".
Auditions are just for Porch Play, and any future productions will be cast independently, so you only need to commit to one production, and if you wish to audition in the future, you will have the opportunity in 2014.
The auditions will run 6:30-10:30 PM on Wednesday, October 16th and 12-4 PM on Sunday, October 20th. Auditioners are expected to remain the entire audition time, so please plan accordingly.
All rehearsals will be on Wednesday nights, with the Intensive running October 23-November 13, 6:30-10:30 PM. Once the cast is selected, rehearsals will run Wednesday nights, 7-9 PM, November 20-January 29 (no rehearsals on 11/27, 12/25, 1/1). Performances will be 8 PM on Friday and Saturday nights, January 31-March 8. All performances will take place at the Theatre Momentum studios.
Auditions will be held at the Theatre Momentum Studio, 1800 W. Cornelia Ave. Directions may be found on the Studio page.
Please read the details, below, double-check your calendars, and sign-up through the link above. If you have any questions email us at auditions@theatremomentum.com. If you foresee any conflicts with the schedule, make note in your email. You will need to bring a copy of your headshot and resume for the audition, but you do not need to email it. Thanks!
Intensive Workshops (4 weeks)
Wednesdays, 6:30-10:30 PM, October 23-November 13
All performers must attend these intensives, intended as a "getting to know you" period for the potential cast and the Artistic Director, who will be directing "Porch Play" and all the shows in the 2014 season. Players will get time to learn the Improv as Theatre style, which is a distinct approach to improv used in all TM's performances. These are mandatory, and if you cannot attend these workshops, please do not audition at this time. There will be future auditions.
Rehearsals (8 weeks)
Wednesdays, 7-9 PM, November 20-January 29
No rehearsals 11/27, 12/25, 1/1
These 8 weeks will be rehearsals exclusive to Porch Play.