Living Voices is casting performing teaching artists to present a variety of solo multimedia productions.
An award-winning professional educational theatre company focused on history and social justice, Living Voices tours 12 unique, one-person, multimedia shows in repertory for schools and communities nationwide. Artists present performances and facilitate pre- and post-show discussions.
Auditions will be held in September. Individualized training and rehearsals begin in fall for performances during the 2024-25 school year and beyond.
Currently casting for the following solo productions (see Character Breakdown below):
Our Revolution: the American Revolution from the point of view of a Black Continental soldier
The Right to Dream: student workers in the civil rights movement
Native Vision: Native American boarding schools & Navajo Code Talkers in World War II
Within the Silence: World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans
Please send headshot and resume to Rachael McClinton at rmcclinton@livingvoices.org. Please identify which program(s) you’re applying for in your message.
Must have a valid driver's license, a flexible schedule with daytime availability, and be willing to travel locally or regionally. Teaching experience is not required, but an interest in education and social issues is important.
Audition sides, a video clip and other instructions will be provided via email with audition slot confirmation.
WORKING WITH LIVING VOICES
A typical Living Voices day involves 1-3 programs. Audiences vary: elementary through high school students, universities, community groups, museums and corporations. Audience sizes range from a single classroom to hundreds in an auditorium or theatre.
Artists are compensated at a daily rate, with occasional single performances on evenings or weekends paid additionally/separately. All travel expenses are covered, including mileage, airfare, lodging, car rental and per diem. All performances and tours are booked according to individual artist schedules.
For more information and video clips, please visit the Living Voices website.
