OPEN AUDITION CALL

Developmental workshop of The Boy with the Sun in His Eyes by Steven Gross, directed by Owen Brightman. 

Auditions will be in person at Public Space 1 on October 18 and 19 and self tape submissions accepted. More information and sign up at thestevengross.com/boysun-ic

Synopsis

Kai is a dreamer and community organizer working to stop the demolition of a public observatory. When the supernatural starts to warp his reality and bring the ghosts of his past and the promise of his future into conflict, he goes on a journey to bring peace to his life and learns how to grieve and grow.

Rehearsals: January 12-15, 6-10PM; January 16, 6-11PM; January 17 12-5PM

Staged Readings: January 17, 8PM; January 18, 2PM & 7PM; January 23, 7PM; January 24, 7PM

Characters

• Kai – he/him. A dreamer. 21 years old, masc presenting. (B2-G4 but adjustments can be made!)
• Maya – she/her. A caregiver. 25 years old, cis or queer woman. (B3-D5 but adjustments can be made!)
• Beau – they/them. A romantic. 24 years old, non-binary person. (C3-F4 but adjustments can be made!)
• Justine – she/her. A spirit. 25 years old, trans femme or trans woman. (B3-F5 but adjustments can be made and octaves can be shifted!)
• Rachel – she/her. A driver. 55 years old, cis woman. (C4-D5 but adjustments can be made!)
• Ensemble (5) – everyone else that ever existed
• Featured Ensemble Members:
• Alex, Luz, Vic – The planners. any gender, any age.

Compensation

The 5 lead roles will each be paid $800 for their work on this workshop. The 5 ensemble members (including featured ensemble members) will each be paid $650 for their work on this workshop. The compensation amounts have been decided based on the time estimated actors will spend on their roles. All cast and team will be paid as 1099 consultants.