RUN
Location: Los Angeles
Type: Theater
Casting “RUN.”
Synopsis: While attempting to shield her gender-questioning half-brother from the harsh addiction-based realities of their mother’s absence, Krystal, a young physically-disabled woman, prepares to enlist in the military in order to find out the truth about the father who mysteriously abandoned them years ago- even if it means leaving behind the only true family she has left.
Roxie Perkins (REDCAT, LA Philharmonic, The LARK), described by Sundance Institute dramaturg Mame Hunt as “the most fearless, the most determined, the most talented and promising emerging writer we’ve invited to [Sundance] Ucross,” teams up with Los Angeles director/producer Taylor Greenthal to assemble a multidisciplinary evening of performance. The world premiere of Perkins’ new play Run is an intersectional exploration of what it means to be queer within a context of economic chaos. Collaborating with drag performers, fashion designers, and militant queers Perkins and Greenthal refuse the traditional boundaries that separate theatre from club performance–this evening is a play, a concert, a party, and a gathering.
ROLES
Krystal (Lead): Female, 18-30
17 years old; wears her father’s clothes and a guitar pick on a necklace; has a metal rod implanted in her spine; wears a large back brace that severely limits the range of motion in her upper body; highest preference given to performers living with disability.
Benni (Supporting): 13 years old; Krystal’s half-brother; must be played by a queer performer with highest preference given to trans, non-binary, or genderqueer performers.
Jenissa (Supporting): Female, 18-30
17 years old; Krystal’s ex-best friend.
Xander (Supporting): Male, 18-40
31 years old; Jenissa’s cousin; performs in drag as “Juju”; must be played by a queer man.
Sarah (Supporting): 30-55
35 years old; Benni and Krystal’s mother; a voice; minimal rehearsals; one recording session; no live performances.
Please email taylor.greenthal@gmail.com for audition information.
Payment: Non Paid
City or Location of call: Los Angeles
Please submit to: taylor.greenthal@gmail.com by 2018-06-02
This casting notice was posted by: Sweet Child
