Opportunities

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS MONDAY, JUNE 17

THE RAPIDS - DOORS AT 6 PM, AUDITION 630 - 730 - EXPECT TO STAY THE ENTIRE HOUR

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES/SPEED - 730 - 10. SEEN ON A FIRST-COME BASIS AND THEN RELEASED

Auditions are at Mirrorbox Theatre, 1200 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids, 52405.

Seeking non-union performers for all roles.

**PLEASE NOTE** For those who choose to prepare a comedy monologue rather than do a cold reading, please only prepare one piece for consideration for both The Emperor’s New Clothes and SPEED…

The Rapids

The Rapids is an improvised soap opera comedy that can only be found at Mirrorbox Theatre. In each monthly “episode,” presented live on the Mirrorbox stage, greedy industrialists, horny lovers, corrupt politicians, and other big personalities keep getting into hilarious trouble based on audience suggestions. Watch every month as improvisers keep the drama alive in a funhouse version of our city.

Seeking (5) non-union performers for a three-show commitment, plus rehearsals. Previous improv experience (particularly long-form) is preferred, though not required.

All roles open to non-union performers of any age (18+), gender, cultural backgrounds, and abilities.

All performers will receive one complimentary ticket to each performance (3 total).

All performers will receive a $75 honorarium at the completion of the three-show commitment.

Auditions will be held in a group setting due to the ensemble nature of the project. Please arrive to auditions on time, and expect to be present for the entirety of the audition, or until released.

Creator: Cavan Hallman

Director: Logan Pratt

Evening rehearsals: TBD, typically 3 - 4 prior to first performance of three-month commitment, with one brush-up rehearsal prior to shows #2, #3.

Performances: July 10, August 14, September 11

The Emperor’s New Clothes

A swindler is making their way from town-to-town and they've found the easiest mark yet - a vain Emperor obsessed with just one thing: FASHION.

Will anyone stand up and tell the truth before the swindler gets away with all of the empire's riches?

All roles open to non-union performers of any age (18+), gender, cultural backgrounds, and abilities.

All performers play more than one role. Looking for energetic performers who embrace bold character differentiations. All performers should be comfortable with audience interaction including some ad-libbing in character.

Strong memorization skills are a must, as this is an abbreviated rehearsal process.

Performer One - Plays “Crook” and “Teacher.” “Crook,” is the trickster driving force of the plot.

Performer Two - plays “Police Officer” and “Prime Minister.” The (ridiculous) moral center, alternately oblivious and suspicious.

Performer Three - plays “Emperor”, “Very Old Person,” “Junior Advisor.” Plays the broadest range of archetypes, varying from the intensely vain to the intensely crotchety.

Rehearsals evenings and weekends: 6/26 - 7/12.

(12) Performances 7/13 - 7/28, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am & 1:30 pm.

All performers receive $150 honorarium at the completion of the run, plus 4 opening weekend comp tickets.

Auditioners may choose to prepare a 1-minute (max) comic monologue or read a selection from the script. Script samples will be available at the audition for cold readings.

SPEED - a most excellent musical parody

Seeking musical-comedy performers with a love for the movies.

Explosions? Check.

A flying bus? Check.

Cops inexplicably shooting other cops? What do you think, hotshot?

All of this is accompanied by parodies of hit songs from the 90's, like "Whoomp, There It Is!," "Every Morning," "Hold On," and more.

Jack (male, 20s-30s) - A bomb squad cop. Confident yet courteous. A little spaced-out. Includes songs in the style of “Whoomp! There It Is,” “Every Morning,” “The Distance”

Annie (female, 20s-30s) - The plucky emotional center. Ready to take control in an emergency. Includes songs in the style of “I Can’t Drive 55,” “The Weight,” “I Believe I Can Fly.”

Harry (any gender, 20s-30s)- A goofy bomb squad cop who would rather be on his way to Aspen. Includes songs in the style of “Whoomp! There It Is,” “You Give Love a Bad Name.”

Payne (any gender, 50+) - A psychopathic bomb-maker/hostage-taker. Includes songs in the style of “Basket Case,” “In the Year 2525.”

Mac (any gender, 30s+) - Captain of the bomb squad, and the only reasonable person in the room. What is he doing here? Ensemble singing.

Ensemble:

Seeking 5-7 actor/singers who move well. Everyone in the ensemble will play a variety of roles that bring Los Angeles, 1994, to life, including:

Security Guard
Slimy Businessman
Cameron
Ortiz
Sam
Helen
Jaguar Owner
Police Officers
And more…

All ensemble members are involved in multiple group musical numbers and will have at least one piece of spoken dialogue.

Rehearsals evenings and weekends: 7/13 - 8/7.

(12) Performances 8/8 - 8/25, Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm.

All performers receive $150 honorarium plus 4 opening weekend comp tickets.

Auditioners may choose to prepare a 1-minute (max) comic monologue or read a selection from the script. Script samples will be available at the audition for cold readings.

Auditioners will prepare approx. 32 bars of a pop/rock song, to be performed a cappella.