Joey Marcacci
Brooklyn, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Joey Marcacci

DESCRIPTION

Tartuffe, Kiss My Ass!

Written and Directed by Joey Marcacci

Adapted from the original text Tartuffe by Molière

Tartuffe, Kiss My Ass! is a modern-political and satirical adaptation of Tartuffe by Molière. The story will focus on Orgon and her clown family, also known as the House of Blue. Tartuffe enters the House and the world that has been built begins to be questioned. In our story we will be examining what it means to be a part of a marginalized community, how imposters are able to deceive, and how assimilation can turn into complicity.

Content Warnings: possible use of a prop gun

PRODUCTION INFO

Actors will receive a transportation stipend of at least $125, and any additional profit made will go back to the actors and creative team

The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center (Flamboyán Theatre)

Lower East Side, New York City

May 15th - May 17th, 2026

Rehearsals will take place 3 times a week (usually 2x during the week, 1x on the weekend) for a total of 9 hours per week. Rehearsals will begin the week of April 6th and run until our final dress rehearsal on May 14th. Important tech dates/dress rehearsals to note will take place between May 6th - May 13th, including a required load-in/tech rehearsal on May 14th. Cast conflicts are always taken into consideration and we will always work to be flexible with your schedule!

Tartuffe, Kiss My Ass! was initially written and workshopped at Muhlenberg College in 2023 as a 30-minute presentation. This iteration of the piece looks to expand on that exploration.

Your audition will be for all roles. We are looking for actors ages 18-30 and any identities. We are exploring who imposters are to marginalized communities, so queer and BIPOC actors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Actors should have a comfort in moving their bodies and a familiarity with verse text. We are looking for actors who are prepared to step not only into their role, but into a collaborative space as we devise, experiment with movement, and build our world through clown, circus, and Commedia dell’arte. Rehearsals will include tablework, devising sessions, movement explorations, and clown/mask work. The final production will be a fully-realized staged play with a 60-75 minute runtime.

CHARACTERS (7):

Orgon - House Mother

Tartuffe - The imposter

The Players: Elmire, Mariane, Valere, Damis, and Cleante

AUDITION INFO

Auditions close Friday 3/20 @ midnight!

Please submit the following:

Slate
Headshot & Resume
One contemporary monologue (preferably comedic)
One verse monologue
This show is a circus, for real! If you have any fun talents you might see at the carnival, we’d love to see it! (juggling, acrobatics, skating, flips, singing, etc!)

We will be having in-person callbacks Sunday 3/22 (1pm - 4pm) and Monday 3/23 (6pm - 9pm) at location TBA. If we would like to see you for callbacks, we will be reaching out by Saturday 3/21 to confirm times/details.

Directed by Joey Marcacci

Joey Marcacci (he/him) is a writer, director, comedian, and interdisciplinary artist originally from the Bay Area in California who moved to Brooklyn almost two years ago. He lives and creates by three pillars: the body doesn’t lie, music is religion, and community is life. Joey is the founder of Digiii the stand up comedy open mic and show in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. His directing credits to note include Tartuffe, Kiss My Ass! (Muhlenberg College), My Arm (Stage Werx, San Francisco), God of Carnage (Muhlenberg College). Joey received his BA in Theatre from Muhlenberg College and additional education credits include UCB NY, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and Theatre Academy of London.

Assistant Directed by Amanda Berkson

Amanda (she/her) is a director, producer, music producer, composer, choreographer and performer based in NYC. She received her BA in Theatre at Muhlenberg College. Through Berkson Productions, Amanda works as the primary creative producer for Studio B having produced works for artists such as Piper Woods, Berkson and Malina, and the Muhlenberg Chaimonics. Amanda loves working on exciting new art and creating work that’s fun and enriching. One of her main focuses is creating spaces that prioritize female voices and perspectives. When not working on her various theatrical and musical projects, Amanda works as a choreographer for Clocktower Players’ youth troupes.

DURATION

Apr 6, 2026 - May 17, 2026

APPLY ONLINE

https://forms.gle/se8k6Mu3rj6VssRc7