Audition for Leftover Lazzi: A Commedia Cabaret!

Audition Dates

Submissions are due no later than Friday, January 30th. In-person callbacks will occur in February

How?

Please fill out this Google Form (which includes the link to your video audition) by Friday, January 30th

Preparation

First, please prepare any monologue, not exceeding 60 seconds, that you are very familiar with and give three different performances (these do NOT need to be performed in one take). The first: Perform as you would for any open call audition. We want to see your acting chops as they are. The second: Perform as if you’re in a soap opera. The third: Perform as if you're fighting off/avoiding a horde of wild animals in the jungle.

Second, please sing 32 bars of any musical theatre or Great American Songbook piece that you truly love. This can be a previously recorded song, no need to record something fresh.

We are looking for earnest performances that highlight committed, physical choices that differentiate your characters and showcase your ability to play sincerely. The best thing you can do is to take these prompts seriously and to not play “at” them.

Compensation

$800

Who Are We?

Faction of Fools is DC's Commedia dell'Arte theatre company. Commedia dell'Arte originated in Renaissance Italy and is characterized by archetypal characters, high energy physicality, and theatrical masks. Faction of Fools' mission is to apply the spirit of Commedia dell'Arte to the here and now. To learn more, HERE is a link to our Mission & Vision and HERE is a link to our Company Values.

Faction of Fools is committed to diversity and encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages to submit. Experience in Commedia dell'Arte is not required or expected. We are looking for energetic, collaborative, and physical performers. 

Details

Leftover Lazzi - A Commedia Cabaret

Directed by Deimoni Brewington

Important Dates:

June Rehearsals: Sunday 6/21 and 6/28 from 11am-7pm.

July Rehearsals: July 5 - 16. Weekends are 11am-7pm, weekdays evenings 6pm-10pm. Off on Friday 7/10 and 7/17.

Tech - July 18-22

Performances July 23rd through August 1st

All rehearsals and performances will be held at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003.

Questions?

Email casting@factionoffools.org