HYPERBOLE: origins auditions

Fresh from the success of its award-winning original work, Gogol Project, Rogue Artists Ensemble announces auditions for their newest Hyper-theatrical project, HYPERBOLE: origins. Utilizing incredible effects and integrating sophisticated technology to explore myths of origin and creation in a series of live music videos, this world-premiere mask and puppet-infused play opens at Inside the Ford in October.

When: July 11^th – 10am – 3pm, by appointment only.

How: Submit a résumé and headshot with list of related experience to audition(at)rogueartists.org or visit www.rogueartists.org/audition

What: Prepare a one-minute physical character performance piece with or without dialogue that contains a beginning, middle and end. Feel free to use a mask, props or puppets, but the audition must incorporate your entire body. Dress comfortably and be prepared for improv or mime prompts for callbacks.

Callbacks: 3-5pm on July 11^th. Callbacks will be as a group and will utilize masks, music and object play to help get a sense of how you work with others and what your creative process is.

Production Dates:
Rehearsals begin August 23^rd, and will be Monday through Thursday evenings from 7 – 11pm. There will also be Saturday or Sunday rehearsals from 9-6pm

Not every cast member will be called to each rehearsal, but because of the incredible ensemble nature of this project, many rehearsals will require the entire cast and understudies to be present.

Performs at Inside the Ford beginning October 30^th and closing December 13^th, with preview performances the weekend of October 23rd.

Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm and 7pm.

This is an equity waiver production and all cast members will be paid the equity waiver rate per performance of $9 - $12

Character Breakdown:

Ducis, the host:
Electronic musician or DJ experience preferred with computer experience and good natural rhythm. This masked character is the host of the show and will create music through technology and playing unique instruments. Warm spirit and inclusive personality and energy. Excellent physical performer with athletic ability and experience in clowning, mask work, or as a mime.

The Twins, one who favors order, one who favors destruction:
Strong movement and physical performance skills, mask experience. Excellent physical performer with athletic ability.

Ensemble, four cast members, plus understudies:
Four performers who will play varying characters and roles in addition to manipulating puppet characters. Experience with any or all of the following: mask performance, ensemble theatre, physical improv, clowning, viewpoints, suzuki, commedia, puppet manipulation, mime, acrobatics, music skill. Excellent physical performer with athletic ability.

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