theaterworks usa -
the pout pout fish (2022 tour)
Kelsay + Morales Company is currently accepting AEA and non-union video submissions for the upcoming TheaterWorks USA regional tour of THE POUT POUT FISH.
SEEKING: We are seeking musical theatre performers with puppetry and/or dance experience who are local to Central Florida for THE POUT POUT FISH.
NOTE: TheaterWorks USA is a professional, not-for-profit theatre for young and family audiences based out of New York City. However, ALL ACTORS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO AUDITION, REHEARSE, AND TRAVEL FROM ORLANDO, FL.
Deadline to submit is Monday, October 4, 2021.
THE POUT POUT FISH
Producer: TheaterWorksUSA
Artistic Director: Barbara Pasternack
Director: Scott Silson
Music Director: TBA
Book: Matt Acheson, Fergus Walsh, Christopher Anselmo, Jared Corak
Music And Lyrics: Christopher Anselmo, Jared Corak
Casting: Kelsay + Morales Company; Kayla Kelsay Morales & Joshian Morales
Rehearsal Date(s): 12/26/2021 - 1/17/2022
Tour Dates: 1/21/22 - 5/31/22
Salary: AEA TWUSA Contract $505/Week (20/21 rate, 21/22 rate pending)
Location: Rehearses in Orlando, FL and tours parts of the U.S.
This production was co-conceived and designed by the acclaimed puppeteers of AchesonWalsh Studios. We are specifically seeking a diverse company of musical theatre performers with strength in physical performance and storytelling. All characters must be comfortable with multitask puppeteering, movement, singing harmonies. Must have great comedic timing. Background in puppetry, mime, clown, circus skills preferable. Movement-based puppetry skills rather than lip-sync puppetry skills are a plus.
Story line: This is a musical based on THE POUT-POUT FISH series of books.
SEEKING:
[STORYTELLER 1] (B2-D4) - Musical theatre performer/puppeteer, caring and confident lead storyteller. Gentle giant with a heart of gold. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities encouraged to submit.
[STORYTELLER 2] (B3-B4) Musical theatre performer/puppeteer, energetic, bubbly. Confident movement ranging from ballet to slapstick required. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities encouraged to submit.
[STORYTELLER 3] (A3-C5) Musical theatre performer/puppeteer. Comedic con-artist, comfortable with wide range of character voices. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities encouraged to submit.
[STORYTELLER 4] (G3-Eb5) - Musical theatre performer/puppeteer to play the deadpan downer, POUT POUT. Strong comedic timing and strong vocals required. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities encouraged to submit.