Auditions: The Fairy's Bottom - A Midsummer Cabaret

About the project and the company

ABOUT THE SHOW: Coming to the Triple Door this summer, an original burlesque cabaret by Opal Peachey and Mark Siano “The Fairy’s Bottom.” You’ll be transported over hill, over dale, through bush and briar to witness Titania and her fairies BEFORE everything goes sideways Shakespeare style. 

Shows July 6-16. Visit www.bit.ly/bottomfairy to view full performance schedule.

The hitmakers behind Bohemia, Seattle Vice, and Twister Beach have created a comedic romp that tells the tales of the Bard with a sartorial twist. Fairy’s Bottom will be performed live with original music played by a rocking four piece band. Expect the unexpected for Midsummer; bring us your fairies, nymphs, dryads, and flower dances around the maypole (yes we’re also parodying Midsommar).

We want to see your take on the classic. Nothing is sacred. We are ready to build our existing script around our performer’s talents and we can’t wait to see who is interested in this show!

ALL GENDERS AND ALL RACES CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES.

PUCK:

In this adaptation, Puck is a performer who is skilled in multiple disciplines. This production is looking for a strong mover or trained dancer. Singers, acrobats, musical theatre triple threats, and tricksters of all kinds will all be considered for the role. 

• To audition or submit: Please send your headshot (or a recent photo) and resume to opalpeachey@gmail.com In addition, please send us a 1-5 minute video of you in rehearsal or performance if you have one, youtube link is easiest, or google drive. We will then schedule an in-person audition/interview if needed or a zoom call (for out of towners). 
• Requirements: Must be available for all 13 performances. Must be in town and available for rehearsals beginning June 13th. Must be available for choreography jams (2 sessions, flexible scheduling, in May). 

COBWEB: 

In this adaptation, Cobweb is a guest performer who specializes in burlesque, circus, or aerial arts.

• To audition or submit: Please send your headshot (or a recent photo) and resume to opalpeachey@gmail.com In addition. Please send us a 1-5 minute video of you in rehearsal or performance if you have one, youtube link is easiest, or google drive. In person auditions or zoom interviews will be scheduled if needed.
• Requirements:  Must be available for all 13 performances and tech rehearsal July 5th 5:30-11pm. Must be in town by July 2nd for rehearsals (earlier if possible). Performer must provide their own costume and at least one existing act ready for performance. A second act will be performed as well, it can be an existing act or one created especially for “Fairy’s Bottom”. Role requires partial nudity. Free housing available for out of towners. Transportation costs are negotiable for non-Northwest residents.

PEASEBLOSSOM:

In this adaptation, Peaseblossom is a guest burlesque performer

• To audition or submit: Please send your headshot (or a recent photo) and website or resume to opalpeachey@gmail.com In addition, Please include a 1-5 minute video of you in rehearsal or performance if you have one, youtube link is easiest, or google drive. In person auditions or zoom interviews will be scheduled if needed.
• Requirements:  Must be available for all 13 performances and tech rehearsal July 5th. Must be in town by July 2nd for rehearsals (earlier if possible). Performer must have their own costume and at least one existing 3-5 minute act ready for performance. A second 3-5 minute act will be performed as well, it can be an existing act or one created especially for “Fairy’s Bottom”. Role requires partial nudity. Free housing available for out of towners. Transportation costs are negotiable for non-Northwest residents.

MUSTARDSEED:

In this adaptation, Mustardseed is a guest performer who specializes in cabaret, burlesque, circus, variety, or aerial arts.

• To audition or submit: Please send your headshot (or a recent photo) and resume to opalpeachey@gmail.com In addition. Please send us a 1-5 minute video of you in rehearsal or performance if you have one, youtube link is easiest, or google drive. In person auditions or zoom interviews will be scheduled if needed.
• Requirements:  Must be available for all 13 performances and tech rehearsal July 5th. Must be in town by July 2nd for rehearsals (earlier if possible). Performer must have their own costume and at least one existing 3-5 minute act ready for performance. A second 3-5 minute act will be performed as well, it can be an existing act or one created especially for “Fairy’s Bottom”. Role requires partial nudity. Free housing available for out of towners. Transportation costs are negotiable for non-Northwest residents

Location of Audition

Multiple locations - This depends upon the appointment, but in the Seattle area.

Audition requirements

For the roles of Mustardseed, Peaseblossom and Cobweb, auditions will be previously filmed acts of performance or rehearsal that you submit with your audition request for consideration. You are highly encouraged to come to your audition time to chat with us, so we can give you an idea of the production and the process. This should take about 15 minutes of your time. If you don't have a filmed existing act, and you'd like to use your audition time to show us the act, let us know. We will have a speaker available. For the role of Puck, send us a video of your skill in rehearsal or performance if you have one with your audition request. If you don't have a video to send, let us know your special skill. For the Puck auditions, we will send you a side and short song to learn for your audition. We will provide piano accompaniment for the short musical excerpt. If the performer wants to sing another song, it will need to be either A cappella or with a pre-recorded track.