AUDITION OPPORTUNITY: PASSING STRANGE
Theo is now accepting submissions for our summer 2023 production of Passing Strange.
From singer-songwriter and performance artist Stew comes PASSING STRANGE, a daring musical that takes you on a journey across boundaries of place, identity and theatrical convention. Stew brings us the story of a young bohemian who charts a course for “the real” through sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. Loaded with soulful lyrics and overflowing with passion, the show takes us from black middle-class America to Amsterdam, Berlin and beyond on a journey towards personal and artistic authenticity.
Directed by Tim Rhoze
Music Directed by Dr. Michael McBride
Choreographed by Terri K Woodall
Material to Prepare:
Interested performers should submit a video audition to casting@theo-u.org by Friday, November 18 at 5 PM. Please perform up to 1 minute of any song in the style of the show. If you play an instrument, you may include a second song, also up to 1 minute, demonstrating your proficiency. Your submission should include your Full Name in the Subject Line, the link to your video in the body of the email (no downloads, please!), and your headshot/resume attached as a *single PDF file* and labeled as LastName_FirstName.
Time Commitment:
In-Person Callbacks (must be fully vaccinated):
Monday, December 5 (Ensemble) & Tuesday, December 6 (Youth, Narrator, Mother)
First Rehearsal: May 1, 2023
Rehearsals usually Sunday – Thursday evenings
Tech: June 4 -8 / Previews: June 9 – 17
Opening: June 18 / Closing: July 30
Performances Thursday – Saturdays @ 7:30; Sundays @ 6
Character Type/Restrictions:
Theo is committed to casting our productions in a way that reflects our community and therefore encourages performers of all genders, ages (18+), abilities and identities to submit! For gender-fluid and non-binary performers, any genders listed in character descriptions are that of the character only, and you are encouraged to submit for any roles you are interested in!
YOUTH
– Ethnicity: Black / African descent.
– Male-identifying, reads age range 18-25
– Strong actor-singer.
NARRATOR
– Ethnicity: Black / African descent.
– Male-identifying rock singer, narrates the Youth’s story through song and speech.
– Guitar skills a plus.
MOTHER
- Ethnicity: Black / African descent.
– Female-identifying, reads age range 40-60.
– Strong actor-singer.
ENSEMBLE (4 people)
– Ethnicity: Black / African descent.
– All genders, reads age range 20-35.
– Strong character actors/singers/movers to play multiples roles each.