Ensemble/Primary Character
Location: Denver, CO
Type: Theater
Category: Theatre, Non-Union
Paid: Stipend of $320
Description: A Commedia Christmas Carol is a comedic adaptation of the classic Dickens holiday story in the style of Commedia dell’Arte— a comedic, masked, devised, improvisational and interactive form. Commedia experience not required, any physical, masked, or improv experience a plus. Actors will likely play multiple roles, including: Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Mrs. Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost of Christmas Present, Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come, Fred, and more.
Process: Tut’Zanni company members will be directing the ensemble through a process of training and devising. To start, rehearsals will first include training in Tut’Zanni Theatre Company’s style of Commedia dell’Arte performance, and then the ensemble will move into a directed devising process to create the final show.
Dates and Location: Denver, CO. Rehearsals begin in October, and will be scheduled according to cast availability. 4 performances will be December 17, 18 & 19.
Payment: Paid
City or Location of call: Denver, CO
Please submit to: info@tutzanni.com by 2021-09-30
AUDITION VIDEO SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Please prepare (approximately 1 minute long) of one of the following: A Comedic Monologue An Improvised Character Study: Yourself in character, performing a single scenario you’ve made up A Movement Piece (think clown or mime, with or without words) What we’re looking for: Bigger is better- go wild, have fun Strong reactions Highly physical (much more important than what you’re saying) It does NOT have to be perfect, mistakes are totally fine Should not be edited Submit to info@tutzanni.com by Sept. 30th Please include a headshot and resume
This casting notice was posted by: Tut’Zanni Theatre Company