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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 gender identity, 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 September 18, 2023 for first consideration.
Rehearsals begin: October 2, 2023
First Performance Date: October 10, 2023
Current Ending Contract Date: November 19, 2023
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).

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 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 seven-week contract at $750/week. Potential extension of tour is in consideration.

Actor from outside of Cincinnati will be considered. Actors will be provided one round-trip ticket between their city of residence and Cincinnati. During the rehearsal period Actor will be provided accommodations. If accommodations are required, pay will be $500 for the week.

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic 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. To ensure flexibility with the needs of tour company members, sleeping arrangements on tour are made by tour company members – led by Company Manager.

ROLES – ALL ROLES CAN BE PLAYED BY ANY GENDER.

#1
Logan – Non-binary 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

• LOGAN and CASEY Side
• JAMIE Side
• MORGAN Side