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Defining Measures Stage Play

The time of year is spring, in the early 2000's; in Columbia, SC. The story is based on young adults navigating life' ups and downs. Rachel is a standout high school basketball player preparing to go into the world. She is faced with internal and family secrets that hurt her very being. Rachel is trying to define who she is in the mist of the obstacles in her life. She is juggling a home of mental, emotional and physical abuse. She has an older boyfriend and a best friend with whom they share a love that crosses the boundaries of what is seemingly normal in the south. Rachel faces battles not only in her home but also her mental state of mind. She is challenged in more ways then one as she has “Defining Measures” all around her. One mistake and she could lose herself.

DATES:
Virtual Submission Deadline: May 31st, 2021
In Person Call Back Notifications Will Go Out Via Email By: June 5th, 2021
In Person Call Back #1 of 2: June 12th, 2021 , 12 - 4pm
INTRO TALENT (located inside of Novel) 227 West 4th St #309, Charlotte NC 28202
In Person Call Back #2 of 2: June 19th, 2021, 12- 4pm
GOLD DEN , 110 Columbia NE Dr, Suite i, Columbia SC 29223
Casting Selections Confirmed: June 30, 2021
Rehearsals: TBD, Columbia SC & Zoom
Show Date: August 28th, 2021, Trustus Theater Columbia SC

Self Tape Instructions

(advice from the Fincannons)

Start each audition with framing that shows the actor's head and shoulders only.
Sound must be clear. We recommend using a lavalier mic or shotgun mic if possible. If not, please be sure that the mic is directed towards the actor and the reader STANDS BACK so as not to overpower the actor's voice. The actor's voice should be clearly heard and the reader's should be at the same audible level if not slightly quieter.
Lighting should be good enough so we can see the color of the actor's eyes. (This is our #1 problem!)
Please tape auditions in front of a light-colored, solid wall or back-drop. Try not to have anything behind the actor that will distract the viewer's eye like furniture, pictures, windows, etc. Again, a clean, solid wall or backdrop is best.
One good take, please. Only do a second take if absolutely necessary or if requested. If submitting a second take, please upload as a separate video file.
SLATE: At the END of your take. Please do not slate in the beginning of your audition.
Please avoid the use of props - they can be poorly used & distracting to the viewer. Don't feel the need to take script material literally as it pertains to smoking, chewing gum, etc. Good actors shouldn't need a prop.

Characters

RACHEL, 18 years old, African American

main character

ANNA, 39 years old, African American Rachel's mother
WILLIS, 48 years old, African American
Rachel's father
JOHN, 20 years old, African American

Rachel's boyfriend
(Played by Joe Tucker, singer)
understudy needed

SHANAE, 18 years old, Rachel's best friend
MR. GEORGE, 30-50 years old, Janitor & Play Narrator, Any Ethnicity
GRANNY, 76 years old, Rachel's grandmother

(Played by Di'Nesha English)
understudy needed

COACH, 45 years old, Caucasian
Rachel's high school basketball coach

EXTRAS: ANY ETHNICITY/GENDER/ NON SPEAKING
(extras can read for any character using the sides below for the purpose of submitting)

NOTES: ACTORS WITH THE ABILITY TO SING VERY WELL ARE A PLUS.

SIDES

Download Sides Below
(all characters except Mr. George)

dm_sides.pdf
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Sides for Mr. George

mr._george_side.pdf
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Defining Measures Stage Play

Self Tape Instructions

Characters

SIDES

BELOW YOU CAN SUBMIT A VIRTUAL AUDITION VIDEO ONLINE AND RSVP FOR AN IN PERSON OPEN CALL. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO BOTH.

Talent Submission Form - Defining Measures

RSVP FOR JUNE 12TH OPEN CALL, CHARLOTTE NC

RSVP FOR JUNE 19TH OPEN CALL
COLUMBIA SC

Defining Measures Stage Play

Self Tape Instructions

Characters

SIDES

BELOW YOU CAN SUBMIT A VIRTUAL AUDITION VIDEO ONLINE AND RSVP FOR AN IN PERSON OPEN CALL. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO DO BOTH.

Talent Submission Form - Defining Measures

RSVP FOR JUNE 12TH OPEN CALL, CHARLOTTE NC

RSVP FOR JUNE 19TH OPEN CALL​COLUMBIA SC

RSVP FOR JUNE 19TH OPEN CALL
COLUMBIA SC