ACTORS Send resume and headshot to our Artistic Director, Kimberly Davis Basso. Atlantis Playmakers holds an annual general audition, typically in early May (see below for specific dates) as well as call backs for each show. AP is committed to casting a diverse group of actors. Company members are not automatically cast in our productions, and the ratio is usually about half and half. Gender bending is a regular occurence on our stage. We accept resumes on an ongoing basis, and participate in the StageSource auditions to fill role left after our general auditions. Submit headshot and resume.
2008 GENERAL AUDITIONS The really big news is that our 2008 production season will mark not only our 10th Anniversary but our first season in our new theater! We'll start with a 90 seat house, and have two rehearsal rooms, a scene shop, and a costume shop. In addition, our patrons have the option of arriving early to browse the art gallery on their way in, which is filled with art from the 120 visual arts who also work in Western Avenue Studios. If you have already performed with us, please don't miss out on our 10th Anniversary party, held on July 24 - please email info@AtlantisPlaymakers.com - we're trying to keep track of everyone but you're a pretty mobile group!
2008 General Auditions will be held in our new space, located at 122 Western Avenue in Lowell, C Mill, Second Floor. Auditions will be held on April 2 and April 3 at 7PM. Callbacks for each show are listed next to the show descriptions, scroll down for details.
We are currently casting for 4 shows:
Almost Asleep
The Bride
FIGHT!!!
Sin Cycle
Please submit a resume and headshot (electronically is fine) to audition@AtlantisPlaymakers.com .If you prefer to submit via mail, please send to our administrative offices, c/o 4611 Monroe Street Hollywood FL 30021. Please do NOT send mail to our new space, it will not be delivered yet.
You will be given a specific appointment time. Please prepare two monos, one comic and one dramatic, maximum of three minute total.
Actors/Teachers - please see the job descriptions listed on the Job Opps pages. We are hiring up to 12 teachers for our summer programs in theater, art and musical theater.
ALMOST ASLEEP by Julie Herbert Directed by William C. McGregor
A whispered opera of the mind. The five characters represent different aspects of one woman's mind as she falls asleep after a confusing, humiliating encounter with her male employer earlier that day. In this semi-conscious state she battles herself...
Casting: Roles for five diverse females actors. Sleeper, Dreamer, Chatter, Warrior, Fool Requirements: All potential cast members must be comfortable with movement and have a good sense of timing. The role of Chatter requires the abilities to play an instrument. Any person wanting to audition for this role must be ready to exhibit proficiency with an instrument of their choice. General audition - April 2 or April 3, 2008 at 7PM Callbacks - April 8 at 7PM Rehearsals begin April 14 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays May - Monday through Thursdays June - Monday through Fridays Performances: June 19, 20, 21, 22
THE BRIDE was called "Hilarious... a comic time-bom" by critics when we produced it in 2001.
THE BRIDE Written and directed by Kimberly Davis Basso Smash hit in 2001, The Bride is a flat out farce of wedding proportions. Rosegate Gardens is the setting for a very private wedding between a starlet and her wealthy beau. Everything that can go wrong, does, including a missing groom, a mismatched minister and a gaggle of rabid swans. And the mother-in-laws... well, one's presumed dead and the other wishes she was. This very fast paced comedy requires excellent timing, as well as physical comedy skills for the role of Walter (the groom). The Bride will officially open our new theater at Western Avenue Studios with a Gala Opening Night party on August 1st.
Casting: * due to the long run, understudies will be cast for this show & perform at least once* 5 Women: Wendy (20's-30's perfectionist wedding coordinator at Rosegate Gardens); Mrs. Snip (105 year old housekeeper); Trixie 20's (papparazzo undercover as a stripper); June 40's (mother of the bride, presumed dead but just really unlucky); Patricia Arlene Wellington (mother of the groom, full name, full southern belle at all times, will not disclose her age) 6 Men: Walter (20's-30's the disappearing groom); Dan (20's-30's brother of the bride, a good guy in the middle of this mess); Senator Bixby (40's father of the bride, always campaigning; Joe Steele (soap opera star and former boyfriend of the bride); Rev. Flanagan (replacement minister, Irish); Dexter Brigham (older, lawyer, a man's man, lots of money to put towards... anything he wants)
General Auditions April 2 and 3 at 7PM. Please prepare a comedic monologue, maximum two minutes. Callbacks Saturday April 5 at 12 Noon. Rehearsals - One weekend rehearsal in May June - Weeknight rehearsals, flexible scheduling July - weeknights & weekends, flexible scheduling Tech week July 26-31 Performances - Thursdays through Saturdays, August 1 to September 13 No shows Saturday August 30 (Labor Day Weekend)
FIGHT!!! Episode V: Return of the Jed-Pie Created by Kimberly Davis Basso Directed by various
The ensemble of FIGHT!!! requires stage combat, dance or a martial arts background. We are casting 4, possibly 5 women and 4 men to take part in this 45 minute extravaganza of stage violence. Each piece is set to music. Performers are expected to participate in the creation process and meet monthly to work on pieces, so rehearsal scheduling is very fleixible. This is unlike any show you will ever be in - there is no dialogue, there are no breaks. Please highlight fight, dance or martial arts experience on your resume if you would like to be considered for this show.
General Audition: Saturday April 5 at 3PM. Please come prepared to move. Dance or athletic wear is approprite, as are gym shoes. You will be taught a short series of fight choreography. We work as an ensemble and as such, this is a group audition, much like a dance audition.
Performances: October 9-12 as our entry in the New England Fringe Festival, Lowell October 16-18 as part of a new "Fight for Your Life" series, at our new theater in Lowell
SIN CYCLE / SAS PlayFEST by Various Directy by TBA
Sin Cycle is a series of plays created this year based on the seven deadly sins. As with our 'regular' SAS PlayFEST, we receive between 300 and 400 entries from around the globe and we will be selecting only 7 for production. We will be casting an ensemble of three men and three women to play diverse roles in all seven plays.
Performance dates are not set in stone (as of March 1, 2008). We are considering moving the SAS PlayFEST to Labor Day Weekend, as we will be in our brand new theater in Lowell (!) and our typical dates conflict with other festivals in our new home town. We'll make sure we have exact dates for you before asking you to take a role.
General Auditions: April 2 and April 3 at 7PM at 122 Western Avenue, C Mill Second Floor Please submit your resume and headshot according to the instructions above.
