Macha presents 17 Minute Stories: Solo shows for Writer/Performers

Macha Theatre Works

About the project and the company

Macha Theatre Works is launching our 2020-2021 season with 17 Minute Stories, a live streamed series of solo shows centering around the theme, “How did I get here?” “Here” can mean anything: a city, a mindset, or a moment in time. 

With this project, we aim to explore the complexities of human existence through the performance of unique, personal narratives that further our understanding of each other, ourselves, and the society we create. Whether it is an intimate retelling of self-revelation or a rousing ballad of personal adventure – we want to dive into them all!

Macha Theatre Works seeks to champion women writer/performers from all backgrounds for this project. Participants must be local to the Seattle area. When we say women we mean ALL women: We seek stories that empower and promote women of color, trans women, lesbian/bi/pan/queer-identified women/femmes, and woman of all ages, sizes, nationality, religion and ability. We are committed to casting all scripts inclusively and consciously diverse).

While the format is flexible, ideally each show will be around 17 minutes long and performed in black-box style with minimal set, props, and costumes; the focus will be on the human aspect of storytelling. Each writer/performer will be paid an honorarium of $300.

Performer safety is a priority for Macha Theatre Works; a detailed safety plan will be provided to all participants three days before their scheduled filming. Macha will strictly adhere to the CDC and WHO guidelines for physical distancing and safety protocols.

Submit your digital audition by Midnight PST on September 7, 2020.

Callbacks will be Zoom interviews scheduled the week of September 10-14, 2020. 

For more information about this project or MTW, go to our website: machatheatreworks.com/17MinuteStories

 

Location of Audition

Digital

Audition requirements

Audition Requirements Please email the following to machacasting@gmail.com: A 1-3 minute video of your pitch A short written description (150 words max) about you and what inspires you Headshot and resume (if available) and/or links to your website/social media Your general schedule and any conflicts from October 2020-July 2021 

Character breakdown / Project needs
You - as writer/performer
Participants must be local to the Seattle area. While the format is flexible, ideally each show will be around 17 minutes long and performed in black-box style with minimal set, props, and costumes; the focus will be on the human aspect of storytelling
Additional information
Preferred method of submission

Email

Audition/Interview dates

Digital Submissions open until September 7th

Pay type

Other

Audition location

Seattle WA

Pay type

$300 Honorarium $300 Honorarium

Callbacks or second audition/interview?

The week of September 10th - 14th, interviews

Submission instructions

Please email the following to machacasting@gmail.com: A 1-3 minute video of your pitch A short written description (150 words max) about you and what inspires you Headshot and resume (if available) and/or links to your website/social media Your general schedule and any conflicts from October 2020-July 2021 

Union Requirements

Non-Union

Website specific to project

https://www.machatheatreworks.com/17minutestories

Equity Contract

Non-Union