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Audition Notice — Moon Man WalkOld Academy Players [3544 Indian Queen Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129; 215-843-1109; https://oldacademyplayers.org/] is pleased to announce the audition date for its 2027 production of Moon Man Walk by James Ijames. Moon Man Walk will be performed from June 4-20, 2027 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m.). The show is directed by Alyssia Sims.
Auditions: Old Academy Players welcomes new talent! Please note: Old Academy Players is a non-profit community theater. All roles are performed on a volunteer basis. If you are auditioning for a show, please complete our Audition Form [https://oldacademyplayers.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/OAP-Forms-for-web_Audition-Form.pdf] in advance of the audition.
Location:
Old Academy Players
3544 Indian Queen Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19129
There is free parking on-site, located behind the theater.
Audition Date & Time: Saturday, January 16th, 2027 at 10:00 a.m.
(In the event of inclement weather, auditions will be held on Saturday, January 23rd , 2027 at 10:00 a.m.) Note: Auditions will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis in the order in which individuals arrive. If you would like to audition, you must arrive and check in no later than 12:30 p.m.
Callbacks: Issued by invitation only.
Audition Requirements:
• Audition in person onsite, on the listed date and time (NO VIDEO AUDITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED).
• Prepare a monologue in the spirit of the play (you MAY use a selection from Moon Man Walk).
• Some individuals may be asked to cold read sides from the show and/or scenes with other auditionees, actors or actresses.
• Bring an UP-TO-DATE headshot (the photo will not be returned).
• Bring your theatrical resume.
• A list of any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule (see Rehearsal Schedule).
• Please be aware, due to the demands of this show, conflicts may not be accepted. If cast, you will be expected to be available for all rehearsals. Specific character call dates will be provided after the show has been cast. Not all roles will be called to every rehearsal.
• If you have performed with OAP before, you are required to become a member or renew membership if it has expired: https://oldacademyplayers.org/membership/
Rehearsals: All rehearsals will take place on-site at Old Academy Players. Rehearsals will begin with an in-person table read at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17th, 2027. A full rehearsal schedule can be found here: Schedule
Play Synopsis: Upon hearing about the sudden death of his mother, Spencer returns to his home in Philadelphia to plan her funeral. Along the way, Spencer falls in love, discovers the truth about his absent father, and learns that his past is also the making of his present. This magical journey through space and time takes us literally from Philadelphia to the moon and back.
Character Description:
*All roles are non-union, non-paying*
**All Roles are to be cast with Black/African American Actors**
Actor 1 (Male, 30yrs-40yrs): Spencer, the protagonist, a “manchild” librarian, who is returning home to bury his late mother. Her death forces him to confront his unresolved abandonment issues and long-held hopes; he is forced to grow up and face the truth about his father. Beneath his immature exterior lies a man struggling to reconcile the childhood he remembers with the reality he has spent avoiding. Loyal, nerdy, and stubborn.
Actor 3 (Female, 30yrs-40yrs): Petrushka (Pronunciation: Peh-Troosh-kuh), A lighthearted, persistent, and effervescent force who unexpectedly enters the beginnings of Spencer’s journey of grief. She is optimistic, but also emotionally attuned to the world around her. Self-assured, unpredictable, and joyful
Actor 4 (Male, 50ysr-65yrs): The Astronaut, the funeral guy, the flower guy, Kesi, A complex figure who appears in flashbacks and fantasies, “the astronaut on the moon”. In the memories of Spencer, he is a hero, but he is a deeply flawed man in reality. This actor must have range to play the funeral guy, who is strange and kind of creepy, and the flamboyant, supportive flower guy.
NOTE: The role of Actor 3 (Esther, Flight Attendant, Nurse) has already been cast. This is an open call only for the roles listed above.
Contact: Director, Alyssia Sims ([email protected])
Established in 1923, the Old Academy Players is a diverse and inclusive non-profit volunteer theater organization with the mission “to provide extraordinary and enjoyable theater at an affordable price.” The players perform in the historic Old Academy Building, a 200-year-old building home to “OAP” since 1932. The theater is distinguished by its most notable alumna, Hollywood icon and East Falls native Grace Kelly whose old show programs are on display. Old Academy Players is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Support is generously provided by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund and the Sylvia W. and Randle M. Kauders Foundation.
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