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Rogue Artists Ensemble announces auditions for the role of STILLWATER in the upcoming remount of their original play for young audiences, Zen Shorts, based on a series of books by Jon J Muth. Zen Shorts premiered this past February at the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts and is the newest addition to Rogue Artists Ensemble's series of theater for young audiences. The Rogues' other play for young audiences, Frog Belly Rat Bone, performs regularly in venues throughout California and has toured nationally.

Auditions will be held on Saturday August 4th, 2012 by appointment only.

About Zen Shorts

When a giant Zen master panda named Stillwater moves into their neighborhood, Michael and Addy's world is changed forever. As the children are faced with tough life lessons, Stillwater weaves three ancient Zen tales for them, full of color, magic and wisdom, intertwining on a backdrop of modern-day technology and complexity. There is always a lesson to be learned no matter how old you are – and Stillwater's tales are sure to strike a chord in everyone's heart.

Using their signature Hyper-theatrical style combining puppetry, music, video projections, and innovative prop design, the award-winning Rogue Artists Ensemble brings this popular book's lovable characters and beautiful stories to life on stage. Produced by special arrangement with Scholastic Books.

The show will go on to have a healthy touring life, as we plan to submit it for inclusion in the Northwest Regional Puppetry Festival and the 2013 summer series at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, GA.

Character Breakdown

STILLWATER – A GIANT PANDA. WISE. CALM. TEACHER. SKILLED PUPPET MANIPULATOR. MUST HAVE EXCELLENT SINGING ABILITY IN THE STYLE OF FOLK.

PUPPETEER – ADDITIONAL PUPPETEER TAKING ON MANY ROLES IN THE SHOW AND UTILIZING MANY DIFFERENT STYLES OF PUPPETRY. ABLE TO AFFECT VARIOUS STYLES OF VOICE (OLD MAN, YOUNG BOY, BEAUTIFUL RICH WOMAN, ETC.). EXCELLENT SINGING ABILITY A PLUS.

Audition Date / Location

Auditions by appointment only, please see below for submission info.

Saturday, August 4th, 9am – 1pm
Callbacks same day; 2pm – 4pm
Location TBA

Production Dates

Rehearsals

Week One August 8 - August 11
Wednesday 8th, 6pm – 10pm
Thursday 9th, 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 11th, 10am - 6pm

Week Two: August 13 - August 18
Tuesday 14th, 6pm – 10pm
Wednesday 15th, 6pm – 10pm
Thursday 16th, 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 18th, 10am - 6pm
Tentative – Sunday 19th, 10am – 6pm

Week Three: August 21 - August 24
Tuesday 21st, 6pm – 10pm
Wednesday 22nd, 6pm – 10pm (TECH REHEARSAL)
Thursday 23rd, 6pm – 10pm (TECH REHEARSAL)
Friday 24th, Load In / Tech, 6pm – 11pm

Performance Dates

Saturday, August 25 & Sunday, August 26; 8am call, 12 noon performance.

This is a non-Equity production and all cast members will be paid the equity waiver rate per performance of $100. Actors cast in this production will also be given special consideration for future touring performances.

How: Submit a resume and headshot with list of related experience to audition@rogueartists.org.

What: Prepare a one minute character monologue. You may be asked to read from sides, which will be provided at the audition. You may bring in a puppet to share during your audition. Dress comfortably and be able to move.

Sides are available upon request.

from LA Culture Net