ACT THEATRE: Self-tape Submissions for WOLF PLAY

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre

About the project and the company

ACT – A Contemporary Theatre is currently accepting self-tape submissions for all roles and understudy positions in Hansol Jung’s WOLF PLAY, directed by Rosa Joshi. Rehearsals begin April 11, 2023 for performances May 5 – May 21, 2023.

A southpaw boxer is on the verge of a pro debut when their wife signs the adoption papers for a Korean boy. The boy’s original adoptive father was all set to hand him over to a new home… until he realizes the boy would have no “dad.” Caught in the middle, the child launches himself on a lone wolf’s journey to find a pack he can call his own. From South Korean playwright Hansol Jung, Wolf Play is a mischievous and affecting new play about the families we choose and unchoose.

Deadline for submissions:  November 13, 2022

See below for submission details.

 

Location of Audition

Initial submission by self-tape as noted. Callbacks will be held in person at ACT - A Contemporary Theatre, 700 Union Street, Seattle

Other details

Roles at ACT are open to actors of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, neuro-diversities, and disabilities, except where particular identities may be specified by the playwright and/or director as integral to character and/or narrative.

**COVID INFORMATION (thru December 2022): ACT mandates masking, vaccination and boosters against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Testing required a minimum of 3x per week. These policies may be revised pending new recommendations by CDC or FDA. ACT will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local law regarding mandatory vaccinations, including any legally required exemptions, limitation, payments, leave, and record-keeping.

Audition requirements

Self-tape the two sides for the character you'd like to be considered for. Sides and script can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zoxqb2v0rxvpu45/AADiEBuIUCaJEZDPghGVAYxua?dl=0 **There are two sides for each character. Please note that some characters share a side.** Provide the link to your self-tape (Youtube or Vimeo preferred) along with headshot, resume, and some additional information, here: https://airtable.com/shrIaHErDTQYEhpKg Actors receiving a callback will be contacted around or after November 18th to schedule an in-person appointment at ACT December 1- 5, exact schedule TBD.

Character breakdown / Project needs
WOLF
Any age, male identifying/male presenting, East Asian descent. Enigmatic, vulnerable, edge of danger. Plays a 6 yr old boy through a puppet. (Puppetry experience helpful but not required)
ASH
late 20s, non-binary, BIPOC other than East Asian. Southpaw boxer. Tough, no-nonsense, authentically themselves. Must have boxing experience or be fit/willing to train prior to start of rehearsals.
ROBIN
30s, female, BIPOC other than East Asian, Ash’s wife. Practical, organized, open-hearted.
RYAN
early-mid 30s, male, BIPOC other than East Asian, Robin’s brother. Charming, rough at the edges, a guy’s guy. Must be believable as a former boxer (i.e fit/willing to train prior to start of rehearsals)
PETER
late 30s/early 40s, male, not East Asian. A father. Traditional family man, privileged, sees himself as a good person who wants to do the right thing.
ASH/ROBIN Understudy
Non-union position
RYAN/PETER Understudy
Non-Union position
WOLF Understudy
Non-union position
Additional information
Preferred method of submission

Other

Audition/Interview dates

Self-tape submissions accepted now through November 13, 2022. In-person callbacks as needed, December 1-5 at ACT Theatre.

Pay type

Contract (union or other)

Audition location

Seattle WA

Pay type

$953/wk (AEA) | $800/wk (non-union) $953/wk (AEA) | $800/wk (non-union)

Callbacks or second audition/interview?

In person as needed, December 1 - 5 at ACT Theatre.

Submission instructions

Please self-tape the 2 sides for the role you'd like to submit for. (Sides/script at this link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zoxqb2v0rxvpu45/AADiEBuIUCaJEZDPghGVAYxua?dl=0). Provide the link to your completed tape, along w/headshot, resume, and some other information you'll see requested, at this Airtable Link: https://airtable.com/shrIaHErDTQYEhpKg

Union Requirements

Open to All

Website specific to project

https://acttheatre.org/2022-mainstage-season/

Sides or script location

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zoxqb2v0rxvpu45/AADiEBuIUCaJEZDPghGVAYxua?dl=0

Equity Contract

Equity (AEA)