Whatabout Theatre is delighted to announce auditions for its third Revolving Stage production. The Revolving Stage series presents different 45-60-minute long structured improvised shows that have performances over a 4 month run.
This Revolving Stage production is entitled "Home Slice" and is directed by Jason Robbins and Jamie Artman. Each show will follow the lives of a group of people who live in the same home, it may go from a crowded city apartment one performance to a rural farmhouse the next, and anywhere in between. The improvisers will create the world of the home and show a slice of life for its inhabitants and their neighbors with live accompaniment/underscoring from Music Director, Jamie Artman.
Some improv experience is expected. Experience with longform/narrative improv is preferred, but not required. Singing is not required or expected.
This production will be directed by Jason Robbins and Jamie Artman with Musical Direction by Jamie Artman.
Audition Date/Times: Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 14 and Sunday, May 19 at Riverside Arts Center, 26 N Huron Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. They will be held in 30 minute slots from 7pm-10pm on Tuesday the 14th and 2pm-5pm on Sunday the 19th. Callbacks will be held from 6-8pm Sunday, May 19th. Please bring a copy of your headshot (does not need to be professional) and improv resume to the audition. If you don't have a headshot or photo, one will be taken of you at the audition. If you don't have a way to print your photo/resume, you can email it to info@whatabouttheatre.org.
Show Dates/Times: The show will be put up at one or more venues in the Ypsilanti area.
- Saturday, August 3 at 8pm
- Saturday, August 10 at 8pm
- Saturday, September 14 at 8pm
- Saturday, September 21 at 8pm
- Saturday, October 12 at 8pm
- Saturday, November 9 at 8pm
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be held on either Tuesdays or Sundays, per cast availability. Will most likely be held in a location in Ypsilanti. There will be 8 rehearsals prior to the first show and at least 1 rehearsal each month during the run of the show.
Cost/Compensation: There is no cost to participate in this show. Participants are paid through a profit sharing model. All proceeds on top of the cost of the production are considered profit. Profits are split as follows:
30% - To Whatabout Theatre
55% - Split among the cast
15% - To the directors
Participants also have the option to donate their portion back to the theatre if they'd prefer.
