[NEohioPAL] New play virtual reading casting call and read-along

[Selena Awesome]

We are hosting a VIRTUAL/hybrid in-person reading of my short play called
“Polar~ization” this Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 from 5pm-6pm (Eastern Standard
Time).

This event is first and foremost a VIRTUAL event which is accessible on
discord server. (And possibly zoom or teams).

In person participation at Case Western Reserve in the AW Smith building
(This is next to the strosacker auditorium building). Parking is in the
Veale public parking lot. Masks are REQUIRED for in person participation.
Kn95 masks will be available upon arrival.

About the Play:
 A whimsical, short play with music about community love, solidarity, and
collective action. The elves unite to overthrow the oligarchs (Santa and
Mrs Claus) with help from some penguin friends they meet In the South Pole.
It has an uplifting ending And is written like a poem (think “Where the
Sidewalk Ends” or “The Night Before Christmas").

Genre: hope-core, fantasy.

Cast list:
Narrator 1
Narrator 2
Santa Claus (villain)
Mrs. Claus (villain)
Emperor Penguin (villain)
Lead Elf (the protagonist speaker )
Lead Penguin (surfer dude, a friend of the elves)

Ensembles: there are 2 ensembles of protagonists. These groups move
somewhat in unison and together have 1 speaking line. The purpose of a
large ensemble is a (quite literal), SHOW of solidarity.

Elves (8-10 people+) -unionizing workers and natives to the North Pole. The
exploited main protagonists of the story.

Rockhopper penguins (8-10 people+). -surfers, ice-brick technicians, native
to the South Pole. Overall cool dudes.

Roles are open to all genders and demographics. Artists with disabilities,
LGBTQAIP+ artists,  and artists of the global majority are strongly
encouraged to participate.

You are welcome to listen along like story time, or to participate and read
for one of the roles. This is an unpaid activity to assist in the artistic
process of new play development.

Email Selena (she/they) at Selena.vicario at gmail.com or
Selena.awesome at proton.me for access to the script, the room number, or
virtual link.

watch the trailer teaser here:
https://youtu.be/s7-fHUmQhek?feature=shared

Selena Awesome Vicarío
(She/they)
Selena.vicario at gmail.com Selena.awesome at proton.me
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