Dream House Auditions
Non-Equity Casting Call for Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma, CA
Play: DREAM HOU$E
Playwright: Eliana Pipes
Director: Mary Ann Rodgers
Casting: Cinnabar Theater
DATES
First Rehearsal – Approximately Jan 2
Opening - 2/09/24 Closing - 2/25/24
Performing Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
CONTRACT
Non-Union, All roles paid.
SEEKING
Actors for roles in DREAM HOU$E (see breakdown).
Cinnabar Theater encourages people of all races, ages, ethnicities, abilities, and gender identities to apply. We acknowledge that the Latinx community is not a monolith, and its identity exists along a spectrum of racial, ethnicand cultural backgrounds. This notion informs our casting process and artistic choices. However, to support the dramaturgical needs of this play we particularly encourage Latinx actors to submit.
INSTRUCTIONS
Secure a slot: Please visit DREAM HOU$E auditions Cinnabar Theater for audition information and to sign up for an audition slot.
Audition Date: Saturday November 11th 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Place: Cinnabar Theater Studio Space at the Petaluma Outlet Mall.
2200 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952,
Building #700
What to bring: Please bring a current headshot and resume
What to prepare: Please prepare a contemporary monologue no longer than two minutes in length. You may be asked to read a short scene from the play with a reader. Material will be posted and available to auditioners 24 hours before the audition.
BREAKDOWN/SYNOPSIS:
Two sisters are appearing on an HGTV-style reality show to sell their family home, hoping to capitalize on the gentrification in their “changing neighborhood.” As they perform for the camera, the show starts to slip into the surreal: one sister grapples with turmoil in the family’s ancestral past, and the other learns how much she’s willing to sacrifice for the family’s future. What is the cultural cost of progress in America? And is cashing in always selling out?
PATRICIA: Woman. Late 30’s, Latinx. She's practical to the core, and a natural caretaker – but often resentful of that role. She believes money brings dignity, security, meaning. Julia’s older sister, with a distinct Older Sister Complex. Lived in the house for over a year taking care of their ailing mother. Accountant by day.
JULIA: Woman. Late 20’s, Latinx. Very sentimental. She believes culture brings dignity, security, meaning. Patricia’s younger sister, six months pregnant. Hasn’t lived in the house since she left for college and is recently reclaiming her heritage in preparation for motherhood. Elementary school history teacher by day.
TESSA: Woman. Early 30’s, white. A bubblegum pink pep-princess. Very genial and well- meaning, dreams of making documentaries. Real Estate agent and TV Host who Produces Flip It and List It. Controls the reality show, and everything within it. She genuinely wants to help the Sisters, and using the show to get them the biggest payout possible is her understanding of what they need.
Cinnabar Theater prohibits discrimination. We are committed to diversity and encourage all actors to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.