'Bruise & Thorn'
CATEGORY: THEATER: PLAYS PAID UNION
EXPIRES:October 6, 2021 8:00 PM
Pipeline Theatre Company
C. Julian Jiménez, writer; Jesse Jou, dir.; Bass/Valle Casting, casting; Gama Valle & Harriet Bass, casting dir.
Production Description
Seeking video submissions from Equity actors for "Bruise & Thorn."
Roles:
Bruise (Cast): Male, 18-25
early 20’s/cis-male/Nuyorican. Queer and Fabulous, street smart and full of life. Thorn's cousin. Bruise has the powerful energy of a protector and a caretaker of others while often putting his own dreams and desires on the backburner. This role is cast.
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Thorn: Gender-Nonconforming, 18-25
18 to early 20’s/Gender Fluid/Nuyorican. Spits bars and has dreams of being the Boricua Nikki Minaj. Assigned male at birth, Thorn is exploring the truth of their gender identity while navigating conflicting pressure from others to define themselves in concrete terms. Plays tough, but really hungry for the affirmation of others. Bruise's cousin. Strong sense of rhythm and ability to rap.
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Mrs. Gallo: Female, 40-59
40’s to mid 50’s/cis-female/Puerto Rican. She's hot, but she ain't a stereotype. Got that? Has a capacity for kindness that is often obscured by her survivalist instincts, but at the end of the day, she won’t be messed with. The owner of the laundromat that employs Bruise and Thorn, she’s fought hard for everything she has, despite always being disappointed by others. Attracted to Bruise.
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Old Fart: Male, 50-65
observant, with great insights and instincts about people. He’s an old soul who can be both warm and crotchety. He's homeless? He sure hangs out at the laundromat a lot. Sometimes very old-school in this thinking, but he cares about others, including Bruise and Thorn.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Lizard: Male, 18-25
think Justin Bieber without the music. Charismatic, he’s the dude with whom it’s hard to make good choices. Nevertheless, he has a great desire to get away from the life he’s living. He’s willing to use and hurt others to achieve his freedom. Thorn's bae. Comfortable with beat boxing.
Ethnicity: White / European Descent To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Feb. 1, 2022; runs Mar. 3-Apr. 6 in Brooklyn, NY.
Compensation & Union Contract Details
Professional Pay: $375/WeeklyPays $375/wk. plus health and pension. Equity Transition Contract (Year 1).
Key Details Seeking talent from: Brooklyn, NY
Additional Instructions:
For consideration, submit video, headshot, and resume to casting@pipelinetheatre.org
Submissions deadline is Oct. 6. Production states: "Submit a video of a one minute contemporary monologue along with a digital copy of your headshot and resume. If your video is longer than one minute, indicate the time from where you'd like us to start watching."
All performers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC (i.e., more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine) by Jan. 15, 2022. Any actor requiring a medical or religious exemption must provide written documentation for the exemption during the hiring process.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
