MEN ON BOATS
by Jaclyn Backhaus
directed by Rachel Solomon

AUDITIONS: Sunday, July 19th from 5-7pm
CALLBACKS: Monday, July 20th from 6-9pm

***BLACKFRIARS’ MISSION IS TO HIRE LOCAL ACTORS ONLY; WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, OR HOUSING***

*Please email [email protected] no later than Friday, July 17th at 12pm to sign up for an audition slot. Scroll to bottom of listing for video submission information if you cannot be present on July 19th.

THE AUDITION:
Initial auditions will take place in one-hour groups and will consist of cold reads from the script with other artists in your audition group. You can familiarize yourself with the show using the script link at the bottom of this page. Please bring a headshot or up-to-date photo, your resume, and your calendar with you to list any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule. If you are not available for callbacks, please let us know at the time of your audition.

THE SYNOPSIS:
Men on Boats follows a one-armed captain, John Powell, and his band of loyal explorers as they set out to chart the course of the Colorado River in 1869. All characters are played by female-identifying actors.

THE PROCESS:
Rehearsals: rehearsals begin as early as September 13th
Tech: October 17-21 (NO WEEKEND/EVENING CONFLICTS)
Performances: Oct 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, Nov 1 (NO CONFLICTS)
*Hold date for added performances 2pm Saturday, Oct 24th (NO CONFLICTS)