Tacoma Arts Live Auditions: The Thanksgiving Play

About the project and the company

Audition Notice:

The Thanksgiving Play

Directed by Joshua Knudson

About the Play:

Good intentions. Bad decisions. Great fun. In Larissa FastHorse’s satirical comedy The Thanksgiving Play, a troupe of really well-meaning theatre artists dream of creating something revolutionary: a culturally sensitive, totally inoffensive Thanksgiving school pageant that finally gives a voice to Native Americans. Finding said Native Americans … isn’t so simple. And that’s when things start to get absurd. Sending up a whole feast of social issues, this bitingly funny play roasts everything right, wrong, and woke in America.

Seeking Actors ages 18 or older for Tacoma Arts Live Regional Theatre Program’s production of The Thanksgiving Play.

Auditions

June 17^th 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

June 20^th 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Callbacks: June 20^th 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Audition Location

Auditions will be held at the Tacoma Armory

1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

Preparing for Auditions

Please bring a headshot and resume, and prepare a 1-2 minute monologue, preferably comedic

Rehearsal Schedule

All rehearsals will take place in Tacoma, WA.

Note: Rehearsal schedule reflects when rehearsals for the production occur, days and specific times for each cast member may vary. Dates and times are subject to change.

General rehearsal days and times:

Tuesday – Friday 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Saturdays 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

Rehearsals

August 22^nd – October 6^th (excludes holidays)

Dress Rehearsals

October 9^th -11^th 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Performance Schedule

14 total performances

Preview Night: Thursday, October12^th 7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 13^th 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 14^th 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October, 15^th 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 21^st 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 22^nd 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 26th 7:30 p.m.

Friday, October 27^th 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 28^th 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 29^th 3 p.m.

Thursday, November 2^nd 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 3^rd 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 4^th 7:30 pm

Sunday, November 5^th 3pm

Location of Audition

Tacoma Armory - 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other details

COVID Information
During auditions and rehearsals, masking is supported but not required. Performers will be expected to perform unmasked. In the event of an exposure or positive case, Tacoma Arts Live will follow the CDC’s Covid-19 Safety protocols.

Audition requirements

Please submit a headshot and theatre resume, and prepare a 1-2 minute monologue preferably comedic.