!! AUDITION NOTICE : PAID !! Talespinner Children's Theatre *Winnie the Pooh* written by Zach Barr - World Premier WHEN: 9/18 & 9/19 @ 6pm - 9pm WHERE: 78th St Studios Suite 214 WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare a short retelling of your favorite childhood story while using a prop that is outside of the object's intended purpose. This can be done in a monologue from the performer's or object's point of view, a conversation between the performer and said object, or any other creative way you explore. Please bring a headshot and resume with you. Please email arhyan@talespinnercle.org to schedule your 10 minute audition slot. Be sure to include your availability for BOTH days. Virtual Submissions are also accepted. Please email them to arhyan@talespinnercle.org with LAST NAME,FIRST NAME-WINNIE-AUDITION in the subject line no later than 10pm 9/19. Be sure to also include a headshot and resume. We encourage actors of all backgrounds to apply. Physical requirements: must be able to manipulate 1-2 puppets. *In person callbacks will be scheduled the first week in October.* *REHEARSALS START 10/14* *PERFORMANCE DATES 12/6-12/14 with possible added 4/17-19* *** Please note that there is need for DAY TIME AVAILABILITY ON 12/12 *** Roles: The script is written with pronouns for each character as they appear in A.A Miller’s book, this playwright has stated the following, “The decision on the pronouns used by each character may be made by the actor playing the part, and all pronouns across the play which refer to them may be adjusted to fit that interpretation.” - Winnie the Pooh: puppet, a forgetful and sometimes confused but loveable brown, furry bear - Piglet: puppet, a small animal that is cautious but gets excited - Rabbit: puppet, a wordy and self confident rabbit that is sometimes little judgemental - Eeyore: puppet, a thoughtful old grey donkey - Kanga: puppet, a kind and motherly, sometimes a little nervous - Baby Roo: puppet, a young, high energy kangaroo, - Christopher Robin: a young child, that often plays the role of patient leader ** Please note all roles will be played by adult actors 18+ ** -A'Rhyan Samford