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| Created Date | June 26, 2024 | |
| Expiration Date | July 26, 2024 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Location | Chicago | |
| Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
| Project Title | Hidden Wonders | |
Description:
Wonderborne Immersive is casting 3 roles in their upcoming immersive show "Hidden Wonders." Seeking strong improvisers, ideally with experience in interactive/immersive acting (clowning, renaissance festivals, etc.) for an 8-week run starting July 25th. Actors will be interacting and improvising directly with audience as they explore the space.
Auditions:
This SATURDAY 6/29 from 1pm-6pm at The Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614). No prep necessary. Auditions will be improv in small groups.
If unable to attend auditions, please still feel free to fill out the audition submission form below.
The show:
When a magical artifact opens a portal to an imaginary kingdom during a party at an oddity shop, party guests must help the shopkeeper's long-lost sister, now the overwhelmed ruler of this fantastical realm, restore order and balance so she can return home after 20 years.
ROLES: All roles are 20s-30s. Seeking 2 actors per role.
ELIAS (M) -- Shopkeeper of an Oddity Shop, host of the party. Sarah's fraternal twin brother. The left-brained twin (Charismatic, Logical, Methodical, Protective)
QUEEN SARAH (F) -- Elias's fraternal twin sister. Disappeared through a Portal at age 8, and has been the ruler of a fantasy kingdom ever since. The right-brained twin (Creative, Emotional, Imaginative).
QUEEN'S ADVISOR (M/F) -- Best Friend and advisor to the queen. Sarah's imaginary friend from childhood come to life. Good-hearted, protective, a little dopey.
The Show Venue: Jarvis Square Theater in Roger's Park (converted into Hidden Wonders Oddity Shop)
Currently auditioning for both ORIGINAL CAST and SECOND CAST. Original Cast will begin rehearsal immediately, Second Cast will join in August.
Pay: $40/show (each cast member will be needed for approx. 30-45 minutes per show) + any tips. Tips for the cast will be encouraged at the end of the experience. A typical shift will be 3 shows.
A travel stipend of $100 will be provided for the rehearsal process.
-4 Rehearsals -- Before 7/15. Dates/Times flexible based on cast availability.
-Tech Week -- Thurs 7/18-Sun 7/21 Evening dress rehearsals on Thursday & Friday, Friends-and-family previews Sat & Sun
-Show Schedule: Thurs-Sun, 7/25-9/15. 3 performances per night -- 5pm, 7pm, 9pm. Approx 90 minutes with a 30 minute reset between shows.
-Additional Cast & Shows: Starting in August, daytime weekend shows will be added (10am, 12pm, 2pm) and a 2nd cast will be hired to cover all shows.
Contact Info:
If interested, please fill out the audition form at https://forms.gle/hEcHseKE5LTMZ9mV7
Please email hiddenwonderschicago@gmail.com with any questions.
Website: forms.gle/hEcHseKE5LTMZ9mV7
