Audition for Spirit Parlour

Nordo

About the project and the company

WHAT: The creator of 2021’s immersive speakeasy Den of Thieves (JULIA NARDIN), and the director of Titanish and co-creator of Bohemia (MARK SIANO) come together with the world builders of Nordo to create a haunted and intoxicatingly delicious spectacle.

 

WHEN: Spirit Parlour will begin rehearsals Monday August 15th and rehearse during the evenings Monday – Thursday at Nordo’s Culinarium in Pioneer Square. Tech will be the weekend of September 17th – 18th. The performance will be 80 minutes and take place twice an evening, with a few exceptions – Sunday performances include a full dinner service as well as beverages.

 

WHERE: Performing at Nordo’s Culinarium venue in Pioneer Square.

 

WHO: 21+ only. All races will be considered for all roles. The venue is accessible. Gender preference is indicated in the character description. No roles are pre-cast. To some extent the script will be informed by the actors cast in the roles, and their skillsets.

 

Location of Audition

Nordo's Culinarium.

Other details

Shows:
Opening, Friday, September 23rd: 7pm and 9:30pm
Saturday, September 24th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Sunday, September 25th: 7:00pm Dinner Show

Thursday, September 29th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Friday, September 30th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Saturday, October 1st: 7pm and 9:30pm
Sunday, October 2nd: 7:00pm Dinner Show

Thursday, October 6th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Friay, October 7th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Saturday, October 8th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Sunday, October 9th: 7:00pm Dinner Show

Thursday, October 13th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Friday, October 14th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Saturday, October 15th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Sunday, October 16th: 7:00pm Dinner Show

Thursday, October 20th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Friday, October 21st: 7pm and 9:30pm
Saturday, October 22nd: 7pm and 9:30pm
Sunday, October 23rd: 7:00pm Dinner Show

Wednesday, October 26th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Thursday, October 27th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Friday, October 28th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Saturday, October 29th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Sunday, October 30th: 7:00pm Dinner Show 9:30pm Show
Monday, October 31st: TBD

Thursday, November 3rd: 7pm and 9:30pm
Friday, November 4th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Saturday, November 5th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Sunday, November 6th: 7:00pm Dinner Show

Thursday, November 10th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Friday, November 11th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Saturday, November 12th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Sunday, November 13th: 7:00pm Dinner Show

Thursday, November 17th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Friday, November 18th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Saturday, November 19th: 7pm and 9:30pm
Sunday, November 20th: 7:00pm Dinner Show

Auditions:

Please list your ideal audition time in your emailed request for a 10 minute audition slot.

Tuesday, August 2nd: Daytime 1-4 and Night 6:30-10:30
Wednesday, August 3rd: Daytime 1-4 and night 6:30-10:30
Thursday, August 4th: 12-2pm
Friday, August 5th:11am-3pm

Callbacks:
Monday, August 8th: 7pm-10pm
Tuesday, August 9th: 7pm-10pm

Audition requirements

AUDITION MATERIAL: • Sides will be provided upon audition appointment confirmation. • If you play an instrument please bring it, or be prepared to send a video of performance. • Actors should be comfortable with movement work, durational performance, and some improvisation/audience interaction (depending on the role). Those auditioning for the Artiste or the Architect, please come ready to move--we'll provide you with some improvisational guidance. - No monologues or songs need to be prepared, we'll provide sides/speeches to read and a short melody to sing (if you're a singer) --Dancers and aerialists should submit for an "audition slot" but it'll be treated more like an interview, plan to submit a video as well

Character breakdown / Project needs
Master of Ceremonies
Actor of any gender or age, but must be able to command a room.
The Soldier
Male actor between the ages of 20-50. Singing and/or movement skills a plus.
The Grey Lady
Female actor between the ages of 20-50. Singing and/or movement skills a plus.
The Musician
A cello player (and/or piano player) of any gender or age with acting and/or singing skills.
The Artiste
A performer of any gender or age with strong aerial, movement and/or dance skills. Acting skills a plus.
The Architecht
A performer of any gender or age with strong movement and/or dance skills. Acting skills a plus.
Additional information
Preferred method of submission

Email

Audition/Interview dates

Tuesday, August 2nd: Daytime 1-4 and Night 6:30-10:30 Wednesday, August 3rd: Daytime 1-4 and night 6:30-10:30 Thursday, August 4th: 12-2pm Friday, August 5th: 11am-3pm

Pay type

Contract (union or other)

Audition location

Seattle WA

Pay type

Performers are paid $120 on two show nights (short show -70 min. approx), and $90 on single show nights, and a $300 stipend for rehearsals (rehearsals start the week of August 15th). Please ask if you’d like more specifics. Non-Union. Performers are paid $120 on two show nights (short show -70 min. approx), and $90 on single show nights, and a $300 stipend for rehearsals (rehearsals start the week of August 15th). Please ask if you’d like more specifics. Non-Union.

Callbacks or second audition/interview?

Callbacks: Monday, August 8th: 7pm-10pm Tuesday, August 9th: 7pm-10pm

Submission instructions

Please send headshot and resume for consideration

Union Requirements

Non-Union

Website specific to project

https://www.cafenordo.com/spirit-parlour

Equity Contract

Non-Union