The Chicagoland Theatre Fund is now seeking comedic character actors that can sing. Union and Non-Union may submit. Currently accepting video submissions for a parody-filled family-friendly production of Sleeping Beauty. Videos should be submitted to ctfcasting@gmail.com by August 30, 2020.
Video submissions should include 16 bars of any styled music (preferably comedic in nature) and 1 min comedic monologue. The subject line should read "Sleeping Beauty - Last Name, First Name". Headshot and resume should be included in the email. Only local actors should apply or actors with means of local housing.
WHERE: Chicago area (likely downtown)
ARTISTIC TEAM: TBA
COMPENSATION: Per performance and per rehearsal stipend. Limited tentatively CAT 3 contracts available.
DATES: Rehearsals (11.6.21-11.18.21). Weekend only performances (11.19.21-12.22.21).
*This information is all tentative due to COVID-19. As such, actors with potentially conflicting engagements should still submit if interested*
All ages/genders/races considered for all roles.
Prince:
Brave, but actually total chicken. Dorky, sincere, and naive. Madly in love.
Princess: Madly in love. Less than intelligent
The Beast:
Once a party animal. Now just an animal. Juvenile.
Snow White:
Waiting for prince to rescue her from chore-filled dwarf-infested household.
Puss N Boots:
Furry, feline hero.
Headless:
Headless but happy to help.
Evil Fairy:
Bitter and dramatic. Upset for not being invited to Rose's party.
Igor:
Slightly hunched and dim-witted henchman
Good Witch:
Western-styled, gospel-preaching witch.
Fairy Godfather:
Marlon Brando being your fairy godmother.
King:
Overprotective of his daughter. Condescending to his wife. Bumbling.
Queen:
Kind-hearted but ditsy, but also has rage issues.