Auditions

D is for Dog

D is for Dog

Rogue Artists Ensemble announces auditions for UNDERSTUDY ROLES in the upcoming remount of their original play, D is for Dog.  Past award-winning productions by Rogue Artists Ensemble include Mr. Punch, Gogol Project, and HYPERBOLE: origins, the latter of which was nominated for “Best Production” by LA Weekly.

Auditions will be held on Saturday April 28th, 2012 by appointment only.

About D is for Dog

In the seemingly innocent home of the Rogers family, life is like a 1950s sitcom—or is it? All is not as perfect as it seems. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and their two darling children, Dick and Jane, must face their history and identity before it is too late, with only mysterious phone calls and a forbidden book as clues.

D is for Dog explores the themes of family loyalty and compassion using iconic imagery from 1950s television blended with startling elements of horror and science fiction. Mixing puppetry, live actors, original music and video projection, the play takes audiences from the absurd to the terrifying, and everywhere in-between.

The most recent production of D is for Dog opened in the summer of 2011 to critical acclaim.  D is for Dog received a nomination for “Best Comedy Ensemble” in the 2011 LA Weekly Awards.

Character Breakdown

MR. ROGERS – EARLY 30’S, FATHER, PROFESSIONAL, PROPER, SCIENTIST, HIGHLY EDUCATED, CARING, LOVES HIS FAMILY, PURSUING THE TRUTH

DICK – “SEVEN” YEARS OLD, BROTHER, SON, INQUISITIVE, LOOKS SIXTEEN YEARS OLD, PLAYED BY A STRONG YOUNG MAN

JANE* – “SEVEN” YEARS OLD, SISTER, DAUGHTER, INNOCENT, MEMORY IS FAILING, LOOKS TO BE SIXTEEN YEARS OLD.  EXPERIENCE IN PUPPETRY A PLUS

THE VISITORS* - PUPPET CHARACTERS, EMACIATED AND RUINED BY RADIATION.  EXPERIENCE IN PUPPETRY A PLUS

*Actor cast as understudy for JANE will be expected to also understudy for VISITORS.
Audition Date / Location

Auditions by appointment only, please see below for submission info.

Audition:  Saturday, April 28, 8am-1pm

Callbacks TBD

Production Dates

Understudies selected in this round of auditions will be expected to attend all Saturday run-throughs and at least one weekday rehearsal designated for understudy work per week.  The full rehearsal schedule is as follows:

Week One

Tuesday, May 2:  6pm-10pm

Saturday, May 5:  9:30am – 6pm

Week Two

Tuesday, May 8 & Wednesday, May 9:  6pm-10pm

Saturday, May 12:  9:30am – 6pm

Week Three

Tuesday, May 15 & Wednesday, May 16:  6pm-10pm

Saturday, May 19:  9:30am – 6pm

Week Four

Monday, May 21 thru Thursday, May 24: 6pm-10pm

Saturday, May 26:  9:30am – 6pm

Week Five

Monday, May 28 thru Thursday, May 31st:  9:30am – 6pm

Saturday, June 2:  9:30am – 6pm

Tech Week

Monday, June 4 thru Thursday, May 31st:  9:30am – 6pm

Performances

Thursday, June 8th thru Saturday, August 4

Thursday – Saturday: 8pm

Saturday: 3pm

This is an equity waiver production and all cast members will be paid the equity waiver rate per performance of $9 – $12.  Actors cast in understudy roles are guaranteed a minimum of 3 performances.

How:  Submit a resume and headshot with list of related experience to audition@rogueartists.org.

What: Prepare a one minute character monologue and be prepared to read from sides. Puppeteers please bring in a puppet to share during your audition. Dress comfortably and be able to move.

Sides are available upon request.

Zen Shorts

Zen Shorts

Rogue Artists Ensemble announces auditions for the role of STILLWATER in the upcoming remount of their original play for young audiences, Zen Shorts, based on a series of books by Jon J. Muth. Zen Shorts premiered this past February at the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts and is the newest addition to Rogue Artists Ensemble’s series of theater for young audiences. The Rogues’ other play for young audiences, Frog Belly Rat Bone, performs regularly in venues throughout California and has toured nationally.

Auditions will be held on Saturday April 28th, 2012 by appointment only.

About Zen Shorts
When a giant Zen master panda named Stillwater moves into their neighborhood, Michael and Addy’s world is changed forever. As the children are faced with tough life lessons, Stillwater weaves three ancient Zen tales for them, full of color, magic and wisdom, intertwining on a backdrop of modern-day technology and complexity. There is always a lesson to be learned no matter how old you are – and Stillwater’s tales are sure to strike a chord in everyone’s heart.

Using their signature Hyper-theatrical style combining puppetry, music, video projections, and innovative prop design, the award-winning Rogue Artists Ensemble brings this popular book’s lovable characters and beautiful stories to life on stage. Produced by special arrangement with Scholastic Books.

The show will go on to have a healthy touring life, as we plan to submit it for inclusion in the Northwest Regional Puppetry Festival and the 2013 summer series at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA.

Character Breakdown

STILLWATER – A GIANT PANDA. WISE. CALM. TEACHER. SKILLED PUPPET MANIPULATOR. MUST HAVE EXCELLENT SINGING ABILITY IN THE STYLE OF FOLK.

Audition Date / Location

Auditions by appointment only, please see below for submission info.

Audition: Saturday, April 28, 8am-1pm The Complex
6476 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038

Callbacks TBD

Production Dates

Rehearsals

Week One: July 30th – August 5

Wednesday & Thursday, 7pm-10pm

Saturday, 10am-6pm

Week Two: August 8 – August 11

Monday 7pm – 10pm

Wednesday & Thursday, 7pm-10pm

Saturday, 10am-6pm

Week Three: August 13 – August 18

Monday, 7pm-10pm – Thursday, 7pm-10pm

Saturday, 10am-6pm

Week Four: August 20 – August 24

Monday, 7pm-10pm

Wednesday & Thursday, 7pm-10pm

Friday, 3pm – 6pm

Performance Dates

Saturday, August 25 & Sunday, August 26; 12 Noon

This is a non-Equity production and all cast members will be paid the equity waiver rate per performance of $9 – $12. Actors cast in this production will be given special consideration for future touring performances, which are often more lucrative.

How: Submit a resume and headshot with list of related experience to audition@rogueartists.org.

What: Prepare a one minute character monologue and be ready to sing a brief song. You may be asked to read from sides, which will be provided at the audition. You may bring in a puppet to share during your audition. Dress comfortably and be able to move.

Sides are available upon request.