Incendiary Playwrights Initiative – Audition Call
Incendiary Festival is looking for actors for a workshop reading in the Playwrights Initiative. We have a workshop reading of 2 plays taking place in August
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 one to four 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 folks with disabilities. If you are interested in the projects, we are interested in seeing you. Period.
Schedule: (subject to some change, time TBA)
Aug 15 – Hearing rehearsal
Aug 17 – Flashlight Rehearsal
Aug 19 – Hearing Rehearsal
Aug 21 – Together Rehearsal
Aug 23 – Flashlight Rehearsal
Aug 25 – SHOW
To Submit: Please fill out an Audition Form here: https://forms.gle/UctabNkASqEKeYA59
And sign up for an Audition Slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45AEAC23ABFBCE9-57668086-playwrights
Please Prepare:
For THE HEARING PLAY: You will have sides sent to you to prepare. (Please fill out the information form to receive them.)
For THE FLASHLIGHT PLAY: Prepare 1 contemporary monologue.
The Audition:
Auditions for THE HEARING and THE FLASHLIGHT will take place on AUGUST 10 at the CENTRAL LIBRARY, Room 3-20c
If you have any questions in regards to auditions, please email [email protected]
Projects:
THE HEARING by Faye Brown
Play Summary:
Set in the dystopian future of 2095, The Hearing is a participatory one-act drama that pits personal conscience against authoritarian control. It immerses the audience in a tribunal where they help decide the fate of Imall, a woman accused of sedition for leading a peaceful resistance movement in a post-war world ravaged by fear, propaganda, and environmental collapse.
Character Descriptions:
Imall (pronounced: I’m-all) — female, mid 20’s to mid 30’s, any ethnicity, self-determined, fearless, intelligent, has suffered losses, may require improv ability
Protector — male, late 40’s – mid 50’s, imposing, misogynistic, authoritarian, state puppet, rule follower
Commander — male, mid 40’s, physically fit, stern, misogynistic, military background, power orientated
THE FLASHLIGHT by Julie-anne Bolduc
Brief description of the play:
Ckyann and her boyfriend, Michael, go on a walk downtown to find a flashlight for her upcoming class. This ordinary task quickly leads to a discussion about homelessness.
Characters:
Ckyann: Girlfriend to Michael. Late 20s/early 30s . Bipoc- preferably asian.
Michael: Boyfriend of Ckyann. Late 20s/early 30s. Any ethnicity.
Security Officer: Any ethnicity and age.
Police officer: Any ethnicity and age.
Store attendant: Late 30s. Bipoc.
Joseph: Any ethnicity and age.
Sam: Late 30s. Bipoc.
Anna: Young. Any ethnicity and age.
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.
