AUDITIONING Talespinner Children's Theatre is seeking one female adult actor for "The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus" for the role of Sheila/others in our upcoming touring production. Auditions may take place in person or virtually by appointment. Please reach out to Matt@talespinnercle.org to schedule. "The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus" will be directed by Matt Loehrke, and will rehearse January 25th through February 24th with specific dates and times determined by the needs of the cast. The production will begin touring the last week of February and continue through May 19th, with performances during the school day, and scheduled in advance based on actor availability. Actors must have some availability/flexibility during the school day. THE PLAY School is out for the summer, the weather is hot and the boredom is heavy. But 8-year-old Sheila and her pack of pals aren’t going to let the summer heat wear them down. When their fantastical junkyard fort draws the attention of a walking, talking, surprisingly well-dressed coyote, the adventurers suddenly find themselves deep in the desert, facing The Council of Howls, The Sting Brigade, The Death Cactus and much more. It's a whirlwind adventure about how we affect the environment and the animals with whom we share the planet, and how we take on the mission of saving the world from ourselves. A unique twist on traditional storytelling, where a bit of moonlight brings a menagerie of found objects to life, this original play shows the power of memory and imagination and will captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. ROLE: 1 dynamic, energetic actor comfortable with performing multiple roles and performing for a child audience/engaging with children. Actors of varying body types and abilities are encouraged to audition. Actors must possess strong movement skills. COMPENSATION: All actors will be paid $300 for the rehearsal period, and $50 per performance, with additional pay available for actors who are able to teach workshops to accompany the production.