OPEN CASTING CALL — WOLF PLAY — PORTLAND THEATER FESTIVAL 2024

Actors for Roles in Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Musical

Job Description
A new musical based on the groundbreaking girl group TLC is now casting for the principal roles of Chilli, Left-Eye, and T-Boz. This virtual open call invites powerhouse performers with charisma, vocal strength, and stage presence to portray the legendary trio. The production celebrates the group’s legacy through music, movement, and powerful storytelling.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the three iconic members of TLC: Chilli, Left-Eye, or T-Boz

• Deliver strong acting, singing, and dancing performances

• Accurately capture the energy, attitude, and vocal styling of the original artists

• Participate in rehearsals, workshops, and staged performances

Requirements

• Must resemble or embody the essence of Chilli, Left-Eye, or T-Boz

• Strong singing and performance skills required

• Ability to replicate choreography and vocal style preferred

• Open to all performers with passion for TLC’s legacy

• Submissions accepted via virtual open call

Compensation

• Paid principal roles in a professional theatrical production

• Details provided upon selection

Featured Roles – Theatrical Live Stream Production (SAG Micro-Budget)

Job Description
A bold new theatrical production is casting diverse female-identifying actors for a SAG micro-budget live stream performance centered on domestic violence, media sensationalism, and America’s obsession with true crime. “Final Resting Place” is a gripping series of monologues and satirical vignettes spotlighting the lives of women entangled in the legacy of a serial killer.

Through haunting confessions, dark comedy, and piercing commentary, this play gives voice to the overlooked victims, survivors, and family members left behind. The project will culminate in a live-streamed event following limited rehearsals and includes a moderated talk-back with the audience.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver emotionally intense and character-driven monologues

• Engage in limited rehearsals, one camera rehearsal, and a live studio recording

• Support other performances in a Greek chorus ensemble

• Contribute to the thematic tone and narrative through expressive physicality and vocal delivery

Requirements
Seeking performers for the following featured roles:

• Woman #1: Mid-30s, professional, in a suit at a work conference

• Lulu: 30s, suburban mom, yoga attire, drinks wine, true crime enthusiast, oblivious

• Lemon: 30s, suburban mom, confident, impatient, loves being right

• Woman #2: 20s, lying on a table in ‘tasteful’ underwear, called The Carrot

• Woman #3: 40s, PR professional, sharply dressed, obsessed with perfect shoes

• Woman #4: 30s, petite Latina cop, cautious and sharp, refuses drinks from men

• Lady Journalist (Tracey): 30s–40s, host of entertainment TV, film major, ambitious

• Woman #5: 25, stunning beauty, Southern belle type, self-aware of looks

• Woman #6: 20s–60s, poor, from Arkansas, wine birthmark, nicknamed ‘Frankenstupid’

• Woman #7: 40s–60s, has a restraining order, searching mother, smoker

• Woman #8: 18–21, African American, scholarship student, stuck and reflective

• Bloody Carrie: 20s–40s, married, popular true crime podcaster, flirty, avoids facts

• Penny Wise: 20s–40s, savvy businesswoman, single, ‘smart slut,’ podcaster

• Woman #10: 18+ to play late teens, Jane Doe #278, Nancy Healy’s daughter, ghostly

• Bret Raven: 30s–40s, male, cocky horror film director, friend to serial killer

Compensation

• $125 total stipend for rehearsals and performance

• Transportation to/from venue, meals, and a copy of the stream included

• Great exposure in a meaningful, socially conscious project

Job Description
An original musical inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s classic story is now casting talented vocal performers for a staged reading. This workshop-style production aims to bring a powerful and emotionally rich adaptation to life, featuring a score in the style of iconic musicals like Les Misérables and Sweeney Todd. This is a great opportunity for performers looking to expand their musical theater resume with a unique and artistically fulfilling project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a staged musical reading based on a literary adaptation

• Rehearse approximately 20 hours over several weekday evenings

• Collaborate with the creative team to bring ensemble and lead roles to life

• Attend and perform in a final staged reading event

• Take creative direction during musical and dramatic rehearsal sessions

Requirements

• All voice types are welcome; especially seeking mezzo-sopranos

• Strong vocal performance skills and ability to harmonize in a group setting

• Availability for evening rehearsals after Labor Day

• Prior experience in musical theater or vocal ensemble preferred

• Ability to travel to rehearsals and performance in Freeport

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

• Gain experience in a professionally guided musical workshop

• Ideal for performers seeking unique and artistic musical theater credits