[NEohioPAL] Auditions for PAID school tour of Hansel & Gretel

[Rachael Endrizzi]

Spark Theatre Company is now accepting non-equity submissions for its
upcoming production of *Hansel & Gretel*, to travel to NE Ohio schools as
an assembly program April 25th-May 20th. Spark is seeking 4-6 performers
and a stage manager for this production.


An all-new spin on *Hansel & Gretel* written by Cleveland playwright, Erin
E. Dolan! The classic Grimm's fairy tale has been updated and now- Hansel &
Gretel's parents are the ones who are lost.The clever Gretel and inventive
Hansel use math and ingenuity to furiously rescue their mysteriously
missing parents.


*AVAILABLE ROLES (3M/3W):*

*Actor 1; GRETEL- *female identifying with a youthful spirit. Clever with a
passion for science. 18+ to read younger, any ethnicity.

* Actor 2; HANSEL- *male identifying with a youthful spirit and very
inventive. 18+ to read younger, any ethnicity.

*Actor 3; MUTTER (Mother), HEXE (Witch), BAUME (Trees), STEINE
(Stones)- *female
identifying versatile actor, with a flair for whimsical storytelling who
reads older than Hansel/Gretel. Any ethnicity.

*Actor 4- VATER (Father), POSSUM, BAUME (Trees), STEINE (Stones)- *male
identifying versatile actor with comedic timing  who reads older than
Hansel/Gretel. Any ethnicity. Physical comedy is a plus.

*Actor 5- FEMALE SWING-* an actor to cover ACTOR1/ACTOR3 tracks, may also
double as stage manager with pay increases accordingly.

*Actor 6- MALE SWING- *an actor to cover ACTOR2/ACTOR4 tracks, may also
double as stage manager with pay increases accordingly.


*HOW*

Actors are asked to submit interest along with headshot/resume and link to
any reels.  If no reels, or if you prefer to do a monologue; please
self-tape a short, comedic or storytelling monologue. You may also email
SparkTheatre4Youth at gmail.com for a side to read with a partner instead.
Cell phone video is fine for this. Please email all submissions and
questions to Rachael Endrizzi at SparkTheatre4Youth at gmail.com. *If you have
previously been employed by Spark, you may simply submit an email
expressing interest in the project.*

*DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Sunday, March 6th, 2022*


*Callbacks will be scheduled individually as needed. For stage management
position, email **SparkTheatre4Youth at gmail.com*
<SparkTheatre4Youth at gmail.com>* to express interest.*


*REHEARSALS: *Rehearsals will be held around actor availability Mid-March
through April 25th, 2022 in Elyria, OH. Must have availability April
20th-24th for tech/dress rehearsals.


*PERFORMANCE: *Performances are held on selected weekdays during school
hours from April 25th-May 20th, 2022 as well as a short performance on the
evening of Saturday, April 30th. Performers will have a specific show
schedule 1-week in advance, and there may be some flexibility in weekday
conflicts by utilizing our swings. Weekday conflicts listed at the time of
hiring can be accommodated as performances vary based on schools booking
assemblies. We estimate 10-15 performances total.


*COMPENSATION:  *Actors will be compensated a stipend of $500 ($125/week)
as well as reimbursed for performance related travel to and from schools at
the IRS standard rate.


*Spark Theatre Company is committed to creating this project as safely as
possible. As such, we are implementing the following:*

   - Actors auditioning must be able to provide proof of COVID-19
   vaccination and booster (if applicable).
   - All performances will adhere to individual school guidelines, ie. some
   performances may be masked, some unmasked. We will plan accordingly and
   stage for distance between the audience and the performers.
   - Providing self-tests for all if any performer presents symptoms and
   halting performance until negative results are confirmed. We plan to hire
   swings to also cover tracks in the event of illness or scheduling
   conflicts.


*Spark Theatre Company embraces diversity and inclusion, and utilizes a
non-traditional casting policy. Non-Traditional Casting is a method
designed to increase artistic options by expanding casting opportunities
for women, actors of color, seniors and actors with disabilities in roles
where race, gender, age or the presence or absence of a disability are not
germane. To that end, we encourage all actors to audition, regardless of
race, ethnicity, gender identity or physical ability.*

-- 
Rachael Endrizzi
Producing Artistic Director
Spark Theatre Company
*www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org <http://www.SparkTheatre4Youth.org>*
440-707-6887
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