HERE AND THEIR, a nonbinary musical, book by Jasmine Joshua, Music and lyrics by Heather Ragusa, Story by Jasmine Joshua and Alexei Cifrese.
Synopsis:
Samantha O’Malley, 100% female human woman, lives happily in Butte, Montana. Engaged to David and running the family restaurant, everything in Sam's life seems perfect until a carefully guarded family secret is unearthed. Not only does Sam have an estranged aunt no one has ever mentioned, but it turns out she's lesbian punk rock icon Vikki Vektor!
While online stalking, er, researching, Sam stumbles across the term "nonbinary" and digs deeper into a world that is simultaneously completely unknown and innately familiar. Admitting you're nonbinary is one thing, but admitting it to your family is another. Sam panics, leaves David at the altar, and heads to LA to find Vikki Vektor, hoping she has the answers Sam's been looking for.
This is a joyful, funny rock musical about coming out “late” in life and intergenerational queerness. This show is for trans people and the people who love them.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Phase 1: Workshop!
This is the main reason why we’re auditioning people so early. The writers haven’t had a chance to hear this version of the script and we’re hoping to have a couple casual read-throughs before we start rehearsals. Timing of this will be dependent on cast availability.
Phase 2: Music intensive and invited read/sing-through!
April 15-21, 2025, weekday evenings and daytime on weekends
Invited Read/Sing-thru 7:30pm April 22, 2025 at Seattle Public Theatre
Phase 3: Rehearsals and Performance!
REHEARSALS
Starting May 4, 2025
6-10pm Sunday-Wednesday
TECH at 12th Avenue Arts: June 1-11, 2025
Weekday evenings and daytime on weekends
PERFORMANCES at 12th Avenue Arts:
7:30pm Thursday 6/12 - Final preview
7:30pm Friday 6/13 – Opening Night
7:30pm Saturday 6/14
2pm Sunday 6/15
7:30pm Monday 6/16 – Industry night
7:30pm Thursday, 6/19
7:30pm Friday 6/20
7:30pm Saturday 6/21
2pm Sunday 6/22
7:30pm Thursday 6/26
7:30pm Friday 6/27
7:30pm Saturday 6/28 – Closing
THE TEAM:
Director: Jasmine Joshua
Music Director: Jordyn Day Palmer
Choreographer: Elizabeth Posluns
Assoc Choreographer: Laura McFarlane
Stage Manager: Jack Bateman-Iino
Production Manager: Katie McKellar
Set Designer: Robin Macartney
Costumes: Krista Lofgren
Please copy the following link to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A8AB22A0FACF8-50623444-here
Please prepare a comedic monologue (1 minute) and a verse and a chorus of a contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock song. There will be an accompanist provided. Please bring sheet music with your cut marked, a head shot, and resume.
TGNC and POC roles will be cast as written. If you feel you’re able to play a Jewish or cis queer character with love, dignity, and respect even if you do not identity with those descriptions as an actor, you’re welcome to audition.
We’re not carding at the door, friends. You know what’s right :)
