FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH AUDITIONS
by ANKITA RATURI
directed by KT SHORB
choreo by ANANYA CHATTERJEA
Acting Auditions: Sept 8 (10am-3pm CT) and Sept 9 (4pm-9pm CT) at Theater Mu Studio
Dance Call: Sept 8 from 3:30pm-6:00pm at Ananya Dance Theatre
Acting Callbacks: Sept 16 (5pm-10pm); invite only
Seeking actors and dancers/puppeteers for the world premiere of Fifty Boxes of Earth by Ankita Raturi. While the actors will not have heavy choreography roles, they may have to interact seamlessly with those who do. For the dancers/puppeteers, we are looking for artists who can move with grounded movement vocabulary, non-mainstream aesthetics, improv, and rhythm.
SYNOPSIS
In this world premiere, Q just moved to the neighborhood, but instead of a bed, they brought fifty boxes of earth for the community garden. When Q starts cultivating fantastical, improbable plants, one man's distrust grows even as his young daughter reaches out in friendship. A creative response to Bram Stoker's Dracula, Fifty Boxes of Earth weaves in choreography and puppetry to consider the heavy costs of leaving a home and putting down new roots.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE DATES
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First Rehearsal: Jan 29, 2025
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Tech Rehearsals: Feb 19-Mar 1, 2025
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Previews: Feb 27 & 28, 2025
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Opening Night: Mar 1, 2025
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Closing Performance: Mar 16, 2025
Rehearsals will take place at the Mu Studio (755 Prior Ave. N, #107, Saint Paul), Ananya Dance Theatre (1197 University Ave. W, Saint Paul), or Park Square Theatre (408 Saint Peter St., Saint Paul), with tech rehearsals and performances at Park Square Theatre.
WHAT TO SUBMIT & PREPARE
- Fill out our audition form, which will also ask you to send over your headshot and resume to [email protected].
- Sign up for in-person auditions at our SignUpGenius. You may sign up for an acting audition, the dance call, or both. If you are interested in the dance audition, please note that the dance call will take place at Ananya Dance Theatre on Sept 8 from 3:30-6:00pm. Please wear clothes and footwear that you can move comfortably in and expect to stay the whole time.
- If you cannot make it in person, please submit a video to [email protected] with the recorded acting sides by Sept 9 at 9 pm CT. Please note: if you are interested in submitting a dance video, a recording of the routine will be posted no later than Sept 9 and submissions will be due by Sept 16.
- Acting sides are available in this folder. Acting callbacks (invite only) will take place Sept 16 from 5-10 pm CT at the Mu Studio.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected] or call 651-789-1012.