Kalopsia- Musical Auditions

Submitted by Jobuzor on Wed, 07/28/2021 - 01:19

Post Type:

Audition

Type:

Musicals

Organization:

The New Hazlett Theater

Locations

Country:

United States

US State:

Pennsylvania

City:

Pittsburgh

Talent Locations/Auditions:

Local

Description:

Auditions for actos and interiews for SMs are open! - Kalopsia (kal-op-see-uh) is the delusion of things being more beautiful than what they are. Both courageous and comic, this daring new musical takes a look inside the world of mental illness in the black community. Kalopsia is a no-holds-barred journey into a surreal world of music, glam, faith, and healing.

Union Status:

Nonunion

Will you be paying talent ?:

Payment Detail:

$400/week Actors $500/week Stage Managers

Fees:

Applicants are not charged fees

Role Title:

Bernard “Byrd” Fuller

Role Type:

Lead

Gender:

Male

Age:

18-30

Role Ethnicity:

African American

This role requires nudity:

Role Description:

20’s. Black. Male identifying. A dreamer who’s addicted to the fantasies of his mind. Optimist. Black Boy Joy. Pop Tenor.

Media required from applicants:

Photo
Video Reel

Role Title:

Larry Fuller

Role Type:

Supporting

Gender:

Male

Age:

30-40

Role Ethnicity:

African American

This role requires nudity:

Role Description:

30’s- 40’s. Black. Male identifying. Entrepreneur. Looking to make the changes needed to grow. Byrd’s older cousin on his father’s side. Baritone.

Media required from applicants:

Photo
Video Reel

Role Title:

Hattie Mae Wilkes

Role Type:

Supporting

Gender:

Female

Age:

20-30

Role Ethnicity:

African American

This role requires nudity:

Role Description:

20’s- 30’s. Black. Female identifying. Grounded and truthful. Can admit when wrong. Mezzo Soprano. Must be able to belt.

Media required from applicants:

Photo
Video Reel

Role Title:

Hakeem Simms

Role Type:

Supporting

Gender:

Male

Age:

18-30

Role Ethnicity:

African American

This role requires nudity:

Role Description:

20’s. Black. Male identifying. The easily distraught boyfriend of Byrd. All work, very little play. Cautious. Bass.

Media required from applicants:

Photo
Video Reel

Role Title:

The Blue Byrds

Role Type:

Supporting

Gender:

Male & Female

Age:

18-100

Role Ethnicity:

African American

This role requires nudity:

Role Description:

Any age. BIPOC. Byrd’s singing and dancing partners. They also play Davon, Lawyer Bailiff, & Al Sharpton. Lower Treble voices.

Media required from applicants:

Photo
Video Reel

Role Title:

Vanessa Dukes

Role Type:

Supporting

Gender:

Female

Age:

18-100

Role Ethnicity:

African American

This role requires nudity:

Role Description:

Any age. Black. Female identifying. A housekeeper at the Darius Hotel and less than patient co-worker of Byrd. Loves to record a shady moment on her phone. Soprano.

Media required from applicants:

Photo
Video Reel

Role Title:

Gerald Long

Role Type:

Supporting

Gender:

Male

Age:

18-100

Role Ethnicity:

African American

This role requires nudity:

Role Description:

Any age. Black. Male identifying. Doorman at the Darius Hotel. An unconventional thinker who is solid in his quest for holistic peace. Byrd’s patient coworker and friend. Tenor.