Description:

In an upside down version of the world, a great war has left everything destroyed and disjointed. Now, in its aftermath, civilians and soldiers live amongst the ruins of a perpetually night-soaked land that was once full of light and color. Some live in the skeletons of homes left behind, while others travel in search of family or whatever wind will take them far.

At the forefront of this desolate place, a girl named Amelia unpacks her mother's suitcase and discovers a photograph of a young woman holding her as a baby. She learns it is her sister Miranda who ran away 10 years ago, and Amelia's parents are doubtful she's survived the war. Thirsty for answers, Amelia sets out on a high-flown journey to reunite with the sister she's never known.

An original musical written and composed by Dominick Vincent Alesia, Miranda: A War-Torn Fable follows a new, action-packed adventure unfurled in the spirit of journeys to Oz and Wonderland. Traversing terrains both frightening and fantastic with a kaleidoscope of colorful characters and a backdrop of music that pays homage to familiar favorites, this story promises to tether audiences to the force of song, family, and the heroine's journey. Make the moon a map and join us.

Pay: $175 Stipend

Auditions will be done by video submission. Please record a 1 minute contemporary monologue or passage from your favorite fairy-tale. Additionally, please record 32 bars (or about a minute) of a musical theatre song. If you are able to accompany yourself on an instrument, please do.

All submissions are due by 6pm (CST) on Friday, November 18. All tapes submitted before November 18 will be accepted. Please submit your headshot, resume, and video submission to impostorstheatre@gmail.com with the subject "MIRANDA (YOUR NAME)." Additionally, please fill out the attached audition form FOUND HERE and send along as a PDF with your required material.

*Callback: Sunday, November 20, 11:00AM - 5PM (Callbacks will be split into groups. Details are provided on the attached audition form. Actor must be available for part of one of the callback time slots. Time slots will be 11:10AM-12:55PM; 1:10PM-2:55PM; 3:10PM-4:55PM)

*We will try our utmost to fit you in closest to the time slot you request. However, there is no guarantee.

Callbacks will be held at: The Edge Theater, 5451 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640.

COVID-19: We at The Impostors Theatre Company have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. All artists planning to participate in this production are required to show proof of full vaccination. If you are unvaccinated, you must make plans to become vaccinated before rehearsal begins. All unvaccinated artists are requested to wear a mask at auditions.

The Impostors Theatre Company desires to work with all kinds of artists. We encourage people of all backgrounds, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, disabilities, and religions to submit for consideration.

MOTHER/THE PROPHETESS/POSTWOMAN/MRS. SEVERHEARD (25-45, femme, mezzo-soprano, race non-specific The complex matriarch of the story's separated sisters. She carries herself as the head of her family, often carrying the weight of decision making. She holds a remorseful grudge against her oldest daughter for running away as a youth, even though she's confident that she perished during the chaos of the war. ALSO PLAYS: The Prophetess, a Postwoman, and Mrs. Severhead- a demented illustration of herself.

FATHER/POSTMAN/MR. SEVERHEAD (25-45, masc, baritone, race non-specific) The slightly more compassionate parent of Amelia and Miranda. Though he isn't always quick to think on his feet, he does provide a more accepting atmosphere for Amelia in which she can be herself. These days, his main concern is keeping his wife and Amelia safe. ALSO PLAYS: A Postman, and Mr. Severhead- a demented illustration of himself.

AMELIA (20-30, femme, mezzo-soprano, race non-specific) Our 13-year-old heroine. After discovering the existence of her older, estranged sister, she sets out on an odyssey to find her.

LUDELLA (21-35, femme, alto, race non-specific) Leader of the surviving members of her brigade. She feels pride in being the decision maker, and she'll do anything it takes to keep her crew alive.

MIRANDA (21-35, femme, mezzo-soprano, race non-specific) Amelia's older sister who ran away from home in her youth. A few years after the War began, she enlisted and joined Ludella's Brigade. She also acts as the show's narrator - creating a bridge between the story and the audience.

FELIX (21-35, femme, mezzo-soprano, race non-specific) A bright-sided medic with one eye covered by a bloodied bandage.

TOMMY-GUN TALIA/LUNA (21-35, femme, mezzo-soprano, race non-specific) A trigger-happy sub machine gunner. ALSO PLAYS: Luna- a black fox. Strong dance role.

TIGER/STELLA (21-35, femme, alto, race non-specific) A pilot. The is the most reserved member of Ludella's brigade, with a murky past that paints her as a mystery. ALSO PLAYS: Stella- another black fox. Strong dance role.

GENERAL BRANDT / GATEKEEPER / MASQUERADER (21-35, masc, baritone, race non-specific) The leader of his unit of Red Servicemen; an ally military branch. General Brandt prides himself on training his Soldiers to win battles with honor and poise valued over all else. Because of this, they're often seen as pushovers. ALSO PLAYS: Gatekeeper, and the Masquerader-- a cunning, villainous being impersonates others to cause havoc.

FIRST SOLDIER (21-35, masc, baritone, race non-specific) A loyal, devoted Soldier who befriends Amelia early on, and therefore accompanies her on her adventure. His wits aren't so sharp, but his quality of compassion and devotion to justice create his sincerest characteristics.

SECOND SOLDIER (21-35, masc, tenor to G#, race non-specific) A jester with a painted face and a fool's cap. A failed Vaudeville comedian who was set to war to do two things: kill, and keep his fellow Soldiers in good spirits. He admits that he wasn't very good at the war and is awfully surprised he survived. Role requires intermediate-to-advanced tap and dance skills.