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location: Chicago, IL
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[Chicago, IL] Seeking Performers for FIGHT CLUB: A Project Mayhem Burlesque
The MENTAL NOTION SOCIETY (MNS) and PLAN 9 BURLESQUE present FIGHT CLUB: A Project Mayhem Burlesque
Written and Directed by Jonald Jude Reyes [ jonaldjude.com ] ; Choreography by Stella Cheeks (Plan 9 Burlesque)
SYNOPSIS: In parody to the Chuck Palahniuk novel & David Fincher movie, an insomniac crosses paths with a soap-maker who widens his eyes to what’s important to life. In doing so, the duo create an underground fighting club which ultimately grows into city mass mischief.
MNS/PLAN9 seek burlesque performers. Dance/movement/burlesque training and acting experiences are a plus. Performers must be comfortable and confident with their bodies as revealing to pasties and possibly g-string is required. Only women 21 & over are able to audition. Performers shall be compensated.
ONE AUDITION DATE ONLY:
– Sunday, December 16th, 2012 – 10am to 2pm
– CALLBACKS ARE SAME DAY – 3pm to 5pm
AUDITION LOCATION:
The Pub Theater – 3220 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 – http://www.thepubtheater.com
TIME COMMITTMENT:
2 to 3 rehearsals per week starting the week of December 17th. We acknowledge the upcoming holidays, so ensure your committment if plans will keep you out of action for a long period of time. Fight Club shall be set at a 6-week run – shows shall be performed every Thursday at 8:00pm, March 7th to April 11th, 2013. Location: Pub Theater (3220 N. Lincoln Ave.).
AUDITION PREP:
Audition will consist of 3 elements: 1. group choreography 2. solo monologue and 3. cold read scene. FYI – You will be auditioning with a group and learn group number at audition. Have prepared a 1-3 minute contemporary monologue (dramatic/comedic). A plus, but not requirement, is stage combat. Performers must be able to make all performance dates. Please bring a Headshot / Resume to the audition. Also make sure you’re available for Callback if selected.
SIGN-UP:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CAEA62F4-auditions1
For more information and/or any inquiries may be sent to the Director/Producer, Jonald Reyes, at jonald[at]mentalnotion.com.
For more info on…
PLAN 9 BURLESQUE = plan9burlesque.com
MENTAL NOTION SOCIETY = mentalnotion.com
Job type: Paid
Casting Location: Chicago, IL