AUDITION BULLETIN -- Diversity Casting for Bechdel Test Fest - Bridge Initiative

Published: Fri, 08/11/17

 

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Diversity Casting for Bechdel Test Fest

The Bridge Initiative: Women in Theatre hosted at Tempe Center for the Arts 

Playwright or Screenwriter: Arizona-based playwrights
Director: Six directors
Compensation: Pay (Stipend)
Rehearsals Begin: August 31, 2017
Run/Shoot: September 9, 2017 – September 10, 2017

Stage/Live
Casting: Adult

Show Synopsis

The Bridge Initiative: Women in Theatre is partnering with Tempe Center for the Arts to offer The Bechdel Test Fest, Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th, at Tempe Center for the Arts.  Festival offerings include a panel discussion, play readings, film screenings, children's workshops, music, and more. Plays and films pass the Bechdel Test: Two female-identifying characters who have a conversation with each other about something other than a man.

Casting for readings of contest-winning plays written by Arizona-based playwrights. Full-length plays Chosen Child by Monica Bauer, Welcome Home, Roberta DuCant by Larissa Brewington, All that Matters by Hira Ismail; short plays Three Conversations NOT about Men by Angelica Howland, 27 Signs by Laurelann Porter and Amy Funk, Nasty by Germaine Shames.


Character Breakdown

Diversity in ethnicity, demographics, gender, and age for the rich range of six plays. All types, ages, abilities, and gender-identifications are encouraged to audition. The Bridge Initiative has several projects in the pipeline and will be happy to meet those interested in working with us and our mission. Please see our website www.bridgeinit.com for more information on our organization, mission, and vision.


What To Prepare

Cold readings from scripts only. Must bring headshot/resume and arrive early to your appointment to fill out the audition form. Must be available for rehearsals August 31- September 10th. Must be available for the reading of the play you are cast in.
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Additional Info

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Headshot & Resume Required

Auditions By Appointment
Please email for an appointment

Audition Contact

Tracy Liz Miller
3474236181
[email protected]

Audition Dates/Times

Thursday, August 17, half hour audition appointment slots from 6:30 to 8:30
Saturday, August 19, half hour audition appointment slots from 9:30 to noon


Audtion Venue

Payson Room at Pyle Recreation Center on the campus of Tempe Public Library
Please email for an appointment
655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282