2nd Act - Ohio Casting Notice Seeking Actors for Theatre Company focused on spreading awareness about Substance Use Disorder. Are you an actor looking for steady, part-time work? Do you want to work with a professional, mission-driven, touring theater company? 2nd Act is hiring actors who have the flexibility for shows throughout the year! Production Description: 2nd Act is a newly merged organization of Improbable Players (IP) and COAAST (Creating Outreach About Addiction Support Together) that has been using theater performances and workshops to address addiction and the opioid epidemic for the combined past 37+ years. Together they provide educational programming & workshops to youth across OH, MA, NY, and RI and work with schools, organizations, and other nonprofits to spread their message and support to a wide audience. Our performances are 30-40 minute plays followed by a 20-minute talkback and Q&A with the audience. These plays are based on true stories. We are casting actors to perform multiple roles in multiple shows. ● We require all of our actors to be in recovery from drug and alcohol use, or have a lived experience with substance use disorder (i.e. lived with family / significant other with substance use disorder, deeply affected by Substance Use Disorder) ● We do require all actors to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to employment. ● We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+, and differently-abled people to audition! ROLES: FATHER / HUSBAND (Co-Lead): Male, 30-60 ● Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Acting Resume, Self-Tape ● Optional: Video Reel, Theatrical Reference SON / BROTHER (Co-Lead): Male, 18-30 ● Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Acting Resume, Self-Tape ● Optional: Video Reel, Theatrical Reference Compensation & Union Contract Details Pay starts at $120 per show, $85/virtual show, $25/hr for in-person rehearsal, and $15/hr for virtual rehearsals. The shows you sign up for are up to you! Actors typically perform at 1-10 shows per month. We are a non-equity company. Key Details Seeking talent from Cleveland, OH Additional Instructions: ● Please submit a self-tape, headshot, acting resume to “ staff@weare2ndact.org” ● Fill out this short questionnaire to be considered: QUESTIONNAIRE ○ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1bxO1PWXo39JzHQUZ3OXuhdm oH9J85k2JWotjLNu6ATaYyA/viewform ● Once we have reviewed all submissions we may contact you to schedule a follow-up callback & interview. Audition Materials: Self-Tape Submission Instructions: 2nd Act Self-Tape Instructions.pdf FATHER / HUSBAND Sides SON / BROTHER Sides -- Karen Snyder Regional Director, OH 2nd Act, Inc. she/her/hers *2ND ACT* *Our story continues...* 2nd Act PO Box 175 North Olmsted, OH 44070 Cell: 216-714-3288 Donate <https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ImprobablePlayersInc/donate.html> | <https://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-2950758>See A Show <https://www.improbableplayers.org/see-a-show> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/weare2ndact> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/weare2ndact/?fbclid=IwAR2o2pJBY_5wh9kNJeakj7fFac2M01ly3H8x_mXFjKdAjnUQRlegdIYrIa8> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/weare2ndact>