Audition Information for TBD: A Celebration

Thank you for your interest in The Shattered Glass Project production of To Be Devised: A Celebration, written by Darby Sherwood and the ensemble and directed by Sophe Friedman and the ensemble.

All roles are available for casting through this audition process. Since this piece will be generative and ensemble based, strong collaboration skills and interest in devising are desired.

All roles are open to actors of any ethnicity or race and gender.

Auditions will be conducted in person with one virtual zoom option. TBD: A Celebration is a devised generative piece focusing on celebrating women and nonbinary people throughout history. The auditions will be highly collaborative and creative in order to generate material and will utilize the same collaborative process in rehearsal. The audition will begin with a group warm up, followed by a small group devising exercise, ending with individual share outs to tell a story of a women or nonbinary person’s experience throughout history in which ever way you chose.

Creative ideas to share your story:

• monologue

• song

• dance

• poetry

• rap

• speaking extemporaneously

• anything else you think of!

Materials to Audition:

• Complete the audition form by April 22, 2022

• Prepare to creatively share a story of a women or nonbinary person throughout history who resonates with you

Production Schedule 

Audition submissions due: Friday, April 22, 2022
Auditions: May 1, 2022 in person, 1-5 p.m., May 2, 2022 virtually, 6-8 p.m.
Callback date: May 10, 2022, in person, 6-9 p.m.
Casting notifications: May 13, 2022
First day of rehearsal: May 31, 2022
Rehearsal venue: Theatre Puget Sound Studios, 4th Floor, Armory Building, Seattle Center

Rehearsal Schedule:

Because of the immensely collaborative and generative nature of this process, it’s essential that actors are able to be at all rehearsals to create. Please review the schedule below carefully.

• Tuesday, May 31, 6:00-9:00 pm 

• Wednesday, June 1, 6:00-9:00 pm

• Friday, June 3, 6:00-9:00 pm

• Monday, June 6, 6:00-9:00 pm

About the Creative Team

COVID Safety Information:

All cast, crew and staff for in-person productions and activities conducted by The Shattered Glass Project are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, for the safety of all participants. You will be required to submit proof of vaccination to audition. Rehearsal participants will be asked to take regular rapid tests (provided by the company). Questions may be addressed to theshatteredglassproject@gmail.com

Synopsis

To Be Devised: A Celebration seeks to create a new and unique devised performance through creating a collaborative rehearsal environment for experimenting and generating the show. Director Sophe Friedman will use her extensive movement and devising background to lead a room where everyone is heard while playwright Darby Sherwood will translate the ensemble’s ideas and explorations into a 40-50 minute script. We’re interested in telling profound stories about women and nonbinary people in a way that also celebrates our existence and our experience. Because of the immensely collaborative and generative nature of this process, it’s essential that actors are able to be at all rehearsals to create.

Rehearsal and Performance Details and Information:

This production of TBD: A Celebration is a 2 month project, including 11 in-person rehearsals at the Theatre Puget Sound rehearsal studios, located on the 4th floor of the Armory Building on the Seattle Center Campus, as well as at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park. Performances will take place in Seattle at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park.

Script Development Process: 

Rehearsals for the development of the script will take place in person. Since this is a generative piece the ensemble will create the piece with guidance from the director and playwright. If a performer has concerns about access, we encourage you to speak with the producer at TSGP to arrange for support.

In-Person Production:

Rehearsals for the in-person production will follow the production schedule dates and times. Performances will take place Friday at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time.

Compensation

Performers will receive a minimum $25 stipend. This production is taking place under the auspices of the Seattle Parks Free Performing Arts Initiative, and while we are not allowed to collect money or take donations at the site, TSGP is actively seeing additional funding for artist stipends.

Casting notes and information:

All roles are available for casting through this audition process. Since this piece will be generative and ensemble based, strong collaboration skills and interest in devising are desired.

All roles are open to actors of any ethnicity or race and gender.

Roles available:

Casting 5-8 collaborators to devise this piece.

Audition Requirements:

What do you need to complete the audition submission?

1. audition form

2. a photo or a headshot of yourself

3. a resume or a summary of your theatrical experience

4. a photo or screenshot of your COVID proof of vaccination

Please have all your submission elements ready before you start filling out the form.

Fill out the form and upload the video or provide a shared link to the audition video on the Google Form available at https://forms.gle/XNrh1cmV5qruXgqx9