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AUDITIONS 2023-24 Season
Lorain County Community College theatre program and Spark Theatre Company announce non-equity auditions for “Who Ate The Sun,” a new take on the timeless tale. Fascinated by stars and planets, Ash loves to study the sky. One afternoon on a walk through the neighborhood, the sun disappears entirely! Follow their journey as Ash and some animal friends ask, “Who ate the sun?” This play is a World Premiere Production, written by Cleveland playwright, Erin E. Dolan especially for this spring's solar eclipse!
WHO ATE THE SUN: SPRING CO-PRODUCTION w/ LCCC
by Erin E. Dolan
Directed by Rachael Endrizzi
Fascinated by stars and planets, Ash loves to study the sky. One afternoon on a walk through the neighborhood, the sun disappears entirely! Follow their journey as Ash and some animal friends ask, “Who ate the sun?” This play is a World Premiere Production, written by Cleveland playwright, Erin E. Dolan especially for this spring's solar eclipse! This production will begin with a run at Lorain County Community College, and then also tour in May. Actors may participate in one or both legs of this production, but do not need to be available for both.
Available Roles:
Ash- (any gender, any type) an inquisitive child who is curious about the Solar eclipse. Seeking a young adult, or teen to play a child.
Various Animals and Neighbors- this piece is currently being written, and will consist of roles for at least 4 actors of varying types. The show will likely contain more roles with the ability to expand or double. Actors are encouraged to submit their interest at any time even though exact roles are not available yet.
WHO: Auditions are open to all LCCC students and staff, as well as actors from the community. We are seeking actors of all types for performances at LCCC Stocker Arts Center’s Cirigliano Theatre, as well as actors to travel with the show on tour to schools in May. Actors do NOT need to be available for the tour to audition. It is likely we will have a larger cast for the April public performances, and a select group of actors to double roles for the May tour. Actors may be considered for both options but have the option to audition for just one or the other.
WHAT: Auditions will be held in 5-minute time slots. You will be asked to read from available sides at the audition. If available, please bring one copy of your headshot and resume to the audition.
AUDITION DATES
Sunday, January 21, 2024 from 2 pm – 4 pm and
Monday, January 22, 2024 from 7 pm – 9 pm
Callbacks will be held Wednesday, January 24 from 7pm-9pm, as needed.
Rehearsals to begin on Monday, February 5, 2024
WHERE:
Stocker Arts Center’s
Cirigliano Studio Theatre
1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATES at Cirigliano Theatre:
March 21 – 22, 2024 at 7 pm
March 23 at 2pm
March 21 & 22 at 9:45 & 11:45am (for school field trips)
TOURING PERFORMANCE DATES: To be considered for the touring portion of this production, actors should have reasonable availability or flexibility during school hours from May 6-31, some conflicts are fine, and tours will be scheduled around actor availability. The tour is expected to perform approximately 15-20 performances throughout the month of May to schools in NE Ohio.
Touring Rehearsals: April 22nd, 2024 around actor availability
Touring Performances: May 6th-31st, 2024
Questions: email LCCC director of theatre Jeremy Benjamin jbenjami@lorainccc.edu
or Rachael Endrizzi sparktheatre4youth@gmail.com
Spark Theatre Company and LCCC Theatre embrace diversity and inclusion and utilize a non-traditional casting policy. Non-Traditional Casting is a method designed to increase artistic options by expanding casting opportunities for women, actors of color, seniors, and actors with disabilities in roles where race, gender, age or the presence or absence of a disability are not germane. To that end, we encourage all actors to audition, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or physical ability.
Other Production Positions Available:
Those interested in non-performing positions such as stage management are encouraged to email Rachael Endrizzi at SparkTheatre4Youth@gmail.com to express their interest.
Questions
Please email any questions to SparkTheatre4Youth@gmail.com.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Teaching Artists
Seeking qualified teaching artists for drama classes at various locations throughout the 2022-23 School year. Please email resume to Rachael at SparkTheatre4Youth@gmail.com
Designers/Technicians
Spark is always looking to connect with designers, stage managers, and carpenters for its productions. To submit materials, please email Rachael at SparkTheatre4Youth@gmail.com