Casting Policy
Our casting and hiring policy support our responsibility to building our company and presenting work that reflects the growing diversity of our community, promoting inclusion from all members, and supports our commitment to presenting engaging stories.
For our casting policy, we are dedicated to being aware and conscious of all our casting choices. We will not be bound by tradition or constrained institutional practices. Our casting is free and open in regards to a performer’s and character’s gender, race, ethnicity, age or physical abilities, and guided by the needs of the script and the story, the director’s vision for the piece, and our company’s dedication to diversity and cultural inclusion.
Breakdowns: Summer 2023
Open casting for four of our productions this summer
15 Minute Musical Festival new, original short musicals
The musical selection process is currently underway, final casting breakdowns will be available after selection is complete
HEROES OF SANTA CLARITA an world premier comedy play written by Randall Greenwald. Not all heroes wear capes, some drive SUVs. Directed by David Stears
Performances at the MAIN in July
Character Breakdown:
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Josh: Male, 40 - 60. A suburban Dad, having an affair with Claire
Claire: Female, 40 - 60. A suburban soccer Mom, Sleeping with Josh
Danny: Male, 40 - 60. Also a suburban Dad and a member of Josh’s friend group since high school, appearently happily married
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Sam: Male, 40 - 60. Perpetually single. Another member of Josh’s friend group since high school
Will: Male, 40 - 60. Another member of the high school friend group who lives in “the city”, Bi male
Laura: Female, 40 - 60 Divorced suburban Mom who dated Will in high school
Audition: any comtemporary monologue (1-2 minutes) ~ Lighter is better.
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WILDE TALES by Jeremy Bloom based on the fairy tales by Oscar Wilde. Our summer children's prduction. Performances at the MAIN in July
Cast will consist of 5-7 actors playing mutiple roles and various species and ages.
Audtion Requirement: prepare a short (1 minute or less) as an inanimate object or animal. 30 second Song
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LOVE'S LABOURS LOST ~ Free Shakespeare in the Park
Performances in the beginning of August. Directed by Luck Hari
Casting will be flexible as to gender and age. Prepare a 1-2 minute Shakespearean monologue.
For a reference of characters please visit this link
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