Whippoorwill Calls Play Auditions

Epheverie Theatre Co
Brooklyn, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Fae Hartt

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Please join the team of Epheverie Theatre Company for their Spring Mainstage Production!

The Play: Whippoorwill Calls by Gordon Gatsby Griffin

Logline: Follow two sets of characters in a play in two parts as they contend with death, mental health, and what it means to live.

In Part 1, two characters go on what they call “rounds”. Through these rounds they gain insight into countless lives. They experience suffering and hardship and the eventual end. Through the course of this part they attempt to discover why they are on this journey and what they are trying to solve. The being of “He”, who sent them on this endless loop, studies them as they continue their plight.

In Part 2, we follow two cowboys by the names of Def and Fed. They are tasked with retrieving a body from the desert and bringing it back to town. During this quest, they discuss their pasts and realize that not all is as it seems with this mission.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Intense Discussions of Suicide and Death, Gun Violence

Roles:

Part One: The Desire To Go Softly Into The Night

X: Any age, Any identity. A stalwart individual, unwavering in their cause. Slowly broken over time by the horrors they endure.

Y: Any age, Any identity. Doubtful, yet consistent. Constantly questioning, but remain committed.

He: Any age, Any identity. An omniscient figure. Pragmatic and objective, but distinctly human.

Part Two: 2 Fellas And Their Sins

Def: Any age, Any identity. Self assured and confident. Carries a deep love for Fed, but can be confused by their hyper-emotionality.

Fed: Any age, Any identity. Soft and emotional. Optimistic view of the world. Funny and caring.

The Body: Any age, Any identity. An omniscient figure. Pragmatic and objective, but distinctly human.

Note:

Each character will double as another character in the second part. All performers should have a wide range.

The performer playing X should also play Def

The performer playing Y should also play The Body

The performer playing He should also play Fed

The play also calls for many different accents to be used. These can be adjusted according to the performer's abilities, but a strong southern accent is required for Def and Fed.

We will have understudies for each role track. The director and assistant director will be understudy for X/Def and Y/The Body. He/Fed's understudy is an open role!

About ETC:

Epheverie Theatre Co. is an up and coming, queer-led theatre company devoted to creating a better environment for artists and uplifting new works. As deep thinkers and dreamers, we aim to showcase works that push boundaries and expand the collective consciousness of theatre consumers.

This play is fiscally sponsored and includes consultation by the incredible team at Hire Survivors Broadway.

Stage play "Whippoorwill Calls" has partnered with Hire Survivors Broadway, is a Hire Survivors Fiscally Sponsor project, has taken the pledge, and is putting that pledge into action by actively seeking to hire survivors. Details, open positions, and contact info are all included below.

If you are a self identified survivor, we highly encourage you to submit. You can indicate in the form that you are a survivor and/or that you are a member of the Hire Survivors Talent Database. Please note: we will never ask you for any details about being a survivor or ask you to disclose anything, nor do you have to identify as a survivor to submit.

Rehearsals run April 13 - June 1st (mostly Sat/Sun/Mon)

Tech and Performances: June 1-7th (6 Performances)

Performed at IATI Theatre in East Village, Manhattan

THIS IS A NON-UNION PRODUCTION. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM UNION ACTORS.

Directed by Fae Hartt

Fae Hartt (they/he): is a queer director and producer based in NYC that is passionate about bold, new works surrounding queer, disabled, and other marginalized identities. Fae is the Founding Artistic Director and Lead Producer of Epheverie Theatre Company (ETC), a Co-Producer and Director of Special Events at Kitchen Sink Theatre Company (KSTC), and an Associate Producer at Fireside Theatre Co, a transmasc collective focused on building community and providing a safe space for trans bodies. Directing credits include My Best Friend’s Fish, Ella In Stardust (Epheverie Theatre Co), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Kitchen Sink Theatre Co - AD) Kik (First Kiss Theatre Co), and the award winning short film, all that’s left. with Zima Blue Productions. Producing credits include: Industry Reading “Dino Nuggets are Gay” (KSTC, Ice Berg Prod), “REFLECTION: Short Play Festival” (ETC), “Protect the Protectors” (KSTC), and “Pandora’s Shut the Box Game” (KSTC). Recent acting credits include the titular role in Doctor Silkfingers Will See You Now (Chain One Act Festival) and Brad Majors in Rocky Horror Picture Show (KSTC). Education: BM Vocal Performance from Mannes School of Music. Atlantic Acting School Evening Conservatory. https://faehartt.com/ @faehartt

Assistant Direction by Avelina Rivezzo-Weber

Avelina Rivezzo-Weber (she/her) is a proud queer, Latina director based in NYC with a background in new work development, choreography, devising, and applied theater. Avelina’s work prioritizes truthful storytelling, uplifting the voices of those who are traditionally silenced in theater, and emphasizing the humanity of the theatrical process. Directing credits include Uncertainty (Portland Stage Company), Buried Stories (Jolie Tong and Carrie Elman), Macbeth (Chesapeake Shakespeare Comapany), and Some Other Kid (Drew University). Education: BA Theater from Drew University. Tectonic Theater Project Moment Work certified. @avelina.elizabeth