“The Thin Place” open casting call in Portland, Maine.

Are you an aspiring actor or actress looking to take your career to the next level? Do you have a passion for performing and a desire to showcase your talents on the big stage? If so, we have some exciting news for you!

East Shore Arts and St. Lawrence Arts are teaming up to produce Lucas Hnath’s “The Thin Place”, and we are currently looking for talented individuals to take on the roles of Linda, Hilda, Sylvia, and Jerry. Whether you’re a member of Actors’ Equity or a non-union performer, we encourage you to submit your application and take advantage of this amazing opportunity.

Set in the fragile boundary between our world and the other one, “The Thin Place” explores the power of the mind and the potential to communicate with those who have passed on. With a talented cast and expert direction from Tess Van Horn and Lauren Stockless, this production promises to be an intimate and thought-provoking experience.

If you’re interested in auditioning, we will hold open casting calls on April 23rd and 24th at a location to be determined. We encourage local hires, but we welcome submissions from all over. This is your chance to showcase your skills and take your career to the next level.

Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Submit your application today and become a part of this unforgettable production. With a stipend of $1,200 or a “Special Appearance” AEA rate, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity. Let’s make magic together!

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“The Thin Place” Open Casting Call

(OPEN CASTING CALL — THE THIN PLACE — PORTLAND, ME)

Seeking submissions for THE THIN PLACE by Lucas Hnath, directed by Tess Van Horn and Lauren

Stockless. Executive produced by East Shore Arts (Dave Register, Artistic Director) and St. Lawrence

Arts (Deirdre Nice, Executive Director) as part of the second annual Portland Theater Festival (PASS

OVER, PONY, BODY AWARENESS, THE ALIENS). Casting by Kendall Cooper.

THE THIN PLACE: Everyone who ever died is still here, just in a different part of here. Linda can communicate with them. And if you believe, she can make you hear them, too — in the thin place, the fragile boundary between our world and the other one. With acuity and relentless curiosity, Hnath’s play transforms the theater into an intimate séance, crafting an unnerving testament to the power of the mind, which has a mind of its own.

First Rehearsal: O/A June 7, 2023

Tech: July 9-12, 2023

First Performance: July 13, 2023

Last Performance: July 30, 2023

Salary: $1,200 stipend or “Special Appearance” AEA rate

Both AEA and non-union talent are encouraged to submit

Local hires preferred

Auditions will be held on April 23rd and 24th, time and location TBD

CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

Linda (she/her)- Open Ethnicity, 50s/60s. A professional psychic; Blunt, no nonsense; Speaks with a British accent, more working class than posh.

Hilda (she/her)- Open Ethnicity, late 20s/30s. A close listener and keen observer. Hilda is enthralled with Linda after attending one of her seances, or “sittings,” and the two of them grow close.

Sylvia (she/her)– Open Ethnicity, 40s/50s. Linda’s wealthy friend and mentee; Seeks Linda’s guidance during a hard time, then later grows skeptical of her intentions.

Jerry (he/him) – Open Ethnicity, 40s/50s. Linda’s younger cousin; A political and financial consultant; Loves Linda and will go to great lengths to protect her.

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