Dust

About the project and the company

Seeking actors, dancers, movers and artists of all backgrounds and disciplines! 

Dacha Theatre is auditioning for our upcoming world-premiere production of Dust, by Danielle Mohlman: 

Wrestling with the reality that everyone he’s ever known was just killed in a shooting at his school, Boy spends his last minutes spinning a story that looks not unlike J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. These young women, these mermaids, compete to be heard as their story unfolds. They are the swim team – powerful and sometimes monstrous. 

Part dance, part theatre, Dust plays like a music score that’s been infiltrated by poetry, giving voice to the unspeakable. 

Rehearsal Period: March 17th – May 7th, 2020

Show Run: May 8th – May 24th, 2020

If you attended Dacha generals, you may re-submit for these auditions.

Variable stipends are available for all roles.

We strongly recommend reading the script prior to auditioning. You will receive a copy when you submit. Please note the following content warning, which will be reiterated when the script is sent to you: this script contains discussion and depiction of gun violence, gendered violence, and sexual assault.

Questions can be directed to dachatheatre@gmail.com.

Location of Audition

Will be emailed upon submission

Other details

​We are seeking a diverse ensemble. Actors, movers, and dancers of color are strongly encouraged to audition.
All characters are in high school. We are seeking adult actors for all named roles.
We are seeking female, non-binary, or gender-non-conforming actors for all roles except Boy.

​Note: Due to limited remaining spots at auditions, we will not be able to see everyone who submits, and will be auditioning by approval for the remaining spots. We encourage all who are interested to apply.

Audition requirements

Dust auditions will be held in the form of a three hour workshop. All auditioners should plan to stay stay for the entire three hours. We will be playing games, doing physical improvisations, and devising prompts. Come prepared to move and play. Audition dates: Saturday, January 11th, 1:00-4:00PM (NEW) Sunday, January 12th, 1:00-4:00PM (FULL) Tuesday, January 14th, 6:30-9:30PM Thursday, January 16th, 6:30-9:30PM (FULL) To audition, please submit the following to dachatheatre@gmail.com: Your headshot/resume Your preferred date for auditions Please use “YOUR NAME GENERAL AUDITION” as the subject line ​Note: Due to limited remaining spots at auditions, we will not be able to see everyone who submits, and will be auditioning by approval for the remaining spots. We encourage all who are interested to apply.