Incendiary Playwrights Initiative – Audition Call
Incendiary Festival is looking for actors for the first workshop reading in the Playwrights Initiative. We have 2 workshop readings taking place in March.
The Initiative: The goal of this project is to give playwrights, actors, directors, and dramaturgs a chance to grow their skills, try something new, and make connections without the pressure or time commitment of a full production. We also want to connect with creatives who share our values and connect with our process for potential work on our full-scale projects in the future.
Throughout the season, we will be producing eleven readings of new works by Albertan playwrights. Each project is unique and focuses on experimenting with different storytelling styles. Depending on the show, preparations for the reading will include anywhere from two to five rehearsal dates, culminating in a performance to remember.
Whether you’ve always wanted to try your hand at acting but never have, or are looking for the perfect bite-sized project to fill out your packed schedule, this is an opportunity to try something new and connect with other creatives.
Incendiary Festival is incredibly passionate about working with performers of all ages, body types, ethnicities, and with folk with disabilities. If you are interested in the projects, we are interested in seeing you. Period.
Project 1:
Young couple, Emma and Simon, take shelter in their shared apartment suite during a storm. Simon grows increasingly restless and Emma continues trying to convince him to play a game with her, until she goes into a trance-like state and confesses why she is not as disturbed by the tornado as Simon.
- Emma: the girlfriend and roommate of Simon
- Simon: the boyfriend and roommate of Emma
- Emergency alerter: gives frequent updates on the status of the storm and imminent tornado
Project 2:
A rooftop, two chairs, a six pack of beer, and the end of the world. Two strangers turn to each other as everything comes crashing down, and reflect on what really matters in the face of calamity.
- ONE: A stranger; any
- TWO: A stranger; any
To Submit: Please fill out an Audition Form here: https://forms.gle/59CrvuRocMGGLvLy6
And sign up for an audition slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AEAC23ABFBCE9-55340315-incendiary
Please Prepare: A monologue (any style) no longer than 2 minutes. OR a story of your choosing.
You may be asked to do a cold read of some sides.
The Audition: Auditions will take place on March 8, 10am-1pm at the Calgary Central Library in Room 320C
If you have any questions in regards to auditions, please email [email protected]
Compensation: Incendiary Festival operates under a profit-share model. This means we can not guarantee compensation, as the profit is never guaranteed. However, we do everything we can to ensure our projects fit around your other commitments and are rewarding in other ways.
