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Auditions for the world premiere of "Exit 16" will be Nov. 16 & 17 at the Johnson County Central Resource Library at 9875 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212 from 1 to 5pm in Central Conference Room 01Call backs will be the Nov 18th from 6 to 8pm and will be by invitation only.
SYNOPSIS:
A travel writer enters a small diner off an Alabama Exit 16 only to find himself trapped in a mysterious loop, unable to leave. The waitress and a self-proclaimed regular seem frozen in the 1950s like the diner they occupy, while a more modern couple reveal they have been climbing the walls for an eternity. They must work together despite cultural and racial divides to discover a way to break the cycle and escape to a better world.
CHARACTERS
Tom / Jordan - Masc presenting adult, Caucasian, 30-50 (PRECAST)
June - Femme presenting adult, any age or race, Southern accent
John - Masc presenting adult, Caucasian, 50+, Southern accent
Devon - Black adult, 25-45, any gender
Sam - Adult, 25-45, any gender or race (If Caucasian, cannot be cis male)
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION AND VENUE
Hypothesis: a Theatre Lab presents "Exit 16" by Jamie Lin Pratt, April 10-14, 17-20, 2025 at the Arts Asylum. Hypothesis differs from other companies in that it takes audience feedback after each performance and uses that feedback to inform changes in the production for the second week of performances. Actors will be encouraged, but not required, to participate in nightly talk backs as often as they are available.
Rehearsals will begin Mid-March with the exact schedule to be determined by cast and crew availability. All rehearsals will take place on weekday evenings or weekends and will adhere to Equity requirements regarding length and breaks. All roles are paid.
The Arts Asylum is ADA accessible, however accessing the stage requires a step up. The dressing rooms with lighted mirrors and private bathrooms are only accessible by a short set of stairs. Actors unable to traverse steps will be provided an alternate changing area and a temporary ramp to access the stage, but they will have to use the restrooms in the lobby.
Cast and crew must be vaccinated for Covid19. Anyone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms will be required to wear a mask at all times during rehearsals and while backstage.
AUDITION CHECKLIST
Sign up for an audition slot on November 16 or 17 between 1 and 5pm at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49AEAD2EA3FFC43-52216674-auditions
Fill out the Google Form at https://forms.gle/uyh9uMYLvEkRB7gv5
Two short contrasting monologues
Copy of headshot and resume (emailed and/or printed)
You may be asked to cold read a side from the script
All auditioners will be notified of their callback status no later than 11am, Nov 18th.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Johnson County Library - Central Resource, 9875 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212-4565, United States,Overland Park, Kansas
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