ACTOR
(ANY GENDER)
MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.
PROJECT
SEE ME. HEAR ME. is an original one-act play focused around family miscommunication, youth trauma stemming from isolation and mixed media bullying, and career pathways in behavioral health all to reduce stigma around youth mental health services. Developed with A.L.T, in consultation with Ohio’s Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services, this piece was written by Executive Artistic Director & CEO, Matthew David Gellin.
SEE ME. HEAR ME. is to be performed in a state-wide non-union tour to Ohio high schools. This will be a 6-person company – 4 actors, 1 stage manager, 1 company manager, 2 vans.
** Rehearsals and performances will be predominantly during the day time Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings may be used for alternative performance times. Performances will be up to 5 days a week.**
TIMELINE
Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by March 17, 2024 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well.
Rehearsals begin: April 17, 2024; 9:00am
First Performance Date: May 1, 2024
Current Ending Contract Date: May 19, 2024
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.
To submit a video audition, use the appropriate side(s) provided. You may provide sides for up to two (2) characters. Please send a link to video to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Audition – (Character(s) Auditioning For) – (Last Name).
Please note that pronouns listed side-by-side in the script are relative to the role you are portraying and to whom you are speaking.
EXPECTATIONS
The Actor (any gender) will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality acting process that serves the integrity of the play, bonds the other artists, aligns artistic vision, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances, as well as being off-book is a given.
Additional expectations: Actors will actively participate with install and strike at each school location. Actors will hold themselves accountable on all matters, and will report to the stage manager and company manager, respectively, when appropriate. Schools have an option to do a facilitated talk-back after each performance for up to 45 minutes that actor will participate in.
ALT staff will be available to assist with critical components along the way.
COMPENSATION
This is a four and a half-week contract at $600/week. There will be another leg of thetour in Fall 2024 that actors may be offered depending on ability to meet expectationsand availability.
Actor from outside of Cincinnati will be considered. Actors will be provided oneround-trip ticket between their city of residence and Cincinnati.
Actor will be provided predetermined accommodations when on the road by ALT. Actorshould presume overnight accommodations will be shared with others.
For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, ExecutiveArtistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.
TRAVEL
On the road, the two vehicles will be driven by the Stage Manager and Company Manager who will coordinate the logistics of when travel times between locations will take place.
Sleeping locations are set and determined by American Legacy Theatre, and carried out by the Company Manager. Specific room arrangements are determined by the touring company.
ROLES – ALL ROLES CAN BE PLAYED BY ANY GENDER.
#1
Logan – Teen who needs their parent’s sincere attention. Lashing out.
Officer Jones (also doubles as) – Level-headed and controlled. Strong.
#2
Jamie – Peer support specialist and parent of college student. Sassy and high on life.
#3
Casey – Logan’s parent who is at wits end with Logan. Loves Logan but struggles to connect.
#4
Morgan – Therapist and counselor. Pragmatic, yet passionate about what they do.
SIDES
SUBMISSION
Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by March 17, 2024 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well.
Rehearsals begin: April 17, 2024; 9:00am
First Performance Date: May 1, 2024
Current Ending Contract Date: May 19, 2024
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.
To submit a video audition, use the appropriate side(s) provided. You may provide sides for up to two (2) characters. Please send a link to video to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Audition – (Character(s) Auditioning For) – (Last Name).
Please note that pronouns listed side-by-side in the script are relative to the role you are portraying and to whom you are speaking
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