Auditions
Dragon Productions holds auditions for each individual show. We also attend the Theatre Bay Area South Bay auditions, but we welcome any actors to come to our auditions regardless if they attended the TBAs. he information will be listed here as well as on our own auditions email list, in TBA Magazine & on their website, and on the Bay Area Theatre Bums mailing list. Dragon offers stipends for non-union actors as well as the occasional BAPP contract for union actors. Feel free to mail or email us your headshot and résumé for our files for future productions.
Headshots and résumés can be sent to:
Dragon Productions Theatre Company
535 Alma Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
AUDITION NOTICE
Cat’s Paw by William Mastrosimone
Directed by Jeffrey Hoffman
An environmental terrorist obsessed with the pollution of the world's water supply bombs the EPA, kills 27 people, and takes a hostage. An investigative journalist is granted the interview of a lifetime. This taut game of cat and mouse between terrorist and reporter explores the themes of media responsibility, environmental accountability, and governmental effectiveness.
Looking to cast:
2W (20-50), 2M (30-60).
Prepare 1 Contemporary monologue with a maximum 2 minutes
Auditions held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 10am – 3pm.
Callbacks Sunday, January 29, 2012 6 – 9pm.
Rehearsals and performances at the Dragon Theatre in Palo Alto.
Rehearsals begin Monday, Feb. 20th. Performances Mar. 23, 2012 – Apr. 15, 2012, Thurs - Sat 8pm & Sun 2pm.
Non-AEA only. Stipend available.
For audition slots/Info email jason@dragonproductions.net.
Character Descriptions:
Victor: Charismatic and intuitive leader of The People's Guard, a radical environmentalist group, who has taken an EPA official hostage. Age 30-50.
David Darling: An EPA ooficial who is smoking much less since being taken hostage by the People's Guard. Age 40-60.
Cathy:A dedicated and courageous member of the People's Guard. Age 20-40.
Jessica Lyons: An emotionally intelligent investigative journalist known for her front-line coverage of incendiary news stories. Age 30-50.
We hire Actors, Directors, Administrative Assistants, Stage Managers, and other Technical Staff on a show-by-show basis. Opportunities will be listed here.
1. We are always looking for more directors for our files.
2. Actors, you can sign up for our mailing list & be among the first to hear about all our upcoming auditions.
3. We are always looking for props masters, costumers, designers, and stage managers for each Dragon show.
*All positions paid a stipend on a per/show basis & based on experience. Thanks so much for spreading the word. Can't wait to hear from you!
Technical and Creative Staff
We are searching for carpenters who have experience reading set designs & floor plans for future set building work with Dragon Productions Theatre Company, an intimate theatre in downtown Palo Alto. On-site construction with flexible hours. If you have truck access for materials pick-up, that’s a bonus, but not mandatory.
For interest & further information, please send resume to info@dragonproductions.net.
