We are currently casting for the role of "Piri" in Seattle Public Theater's upcoming production of The Ballad of the Unfallen, written by Maggie Lee, with original music composition by Leanna Keith, and directed by Amy Poisson.
ABOUT THE SHOW
In a distant land of swords and steel, twenty-five years have passed since the end of the War of the Divide between the Kaji and the Tsuka clans that tore the country apart. Tensions are now rising again as the new generation seeks to awaken the old rivalries and reclaim their heritage.
Up in the mountains at the Temple of the Lightning Eel, a legendary school for the fighting arts, a safe haven exists where their students can ignore the growing turmoil of the outside world. But when a desperate young woman surviving an unthinkable tragedy seeks refuge at the temple, the delicate illusion of neutrality is shattered and plunges them all into the heart of the conflict. All the while, an earnest bard struggles to record the truth of the events through her song but is faced with the harsh reality that history is shaped by whoever shouts the loudest.
The Ballad of the Unfallen, a new play with music and movement, is about loyalty, connection, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds, asking the question, “Can anyone ever truly choose not to take a side?”
The Ballad of the Unfallen will begin rehearsals in March 2027, and the show will run May 14-June 6, 2027.
ABOUT THE ROLE
PIRI (female, 20s–30s), a new bard seeking to make a name for herself. Earnest and well-meaning, struggling to stay impartial in observing the events of the play for her latest ballad, defiant and hopeful in the face of overwhelming tragedy. Sings a cappella and plays a handheld drum for accompaniment.
Piri’s role is vocally challenging and requires a singer with confidence in solo a cappella performance. While vocal training of any kind is helpful, we are particularly interested in vocalists with any of the following backgrounds: metal, throat singing, contemporary extended techniques, pansori, minyo, or other folk vocal traditions.
Please prepare and submit videos of yourself performing a modern monologue and song.
Full submission instructions and form here: https://forms.gle/2HFrh4qs4KCnk1ZT9
Note, we are currently casting ONLY for the role of Piri. Casting for the rest of the ensemble will take place at a later date.
Singers of any vocal training background are welcome, and will receive vocal training for the part. Those with experience highly encouraged.
This is a femme/woman/non-binary identifying role. All actors must age 18 or over.
This is a world premiere play and new work, those familiar with and excited about New Works processes particularly encouraged to submit. The writer will be in the room, and she and the director will be working together during the process to hone the script and production.
There will be staging that involves combat. This character also sings and plays the drums.
Virtual auditions will close October 19. Callbacks will be scheduled on a 1-on-1 basis after that.
See Audition Form For All Details
