Science Fiction Theatre Company is holding auditions for our fall show is The Singularity by Crystal Jackson.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, June 21st at 1 PM at the Factory Theatre
Tuesday, June 24th at 7 PM at the Factory Theatre
Synopsis:
Astrid is on her last egg- if she does not get pregnant now, she’ll never have a child. The Singularity is a black comedy set in a dystopian future about a woman who will try anything to have a baby. When sperm banks and hookups fail her, Astrid desperation hits an all time low. She tries one last thing: dark matter. All Astrid wanted was to be a mother, but now she must ask “a mother to what?”
We are casting for:
1 woman (mid-thirties to mid-forties) and
2-6 men (mid-twenties to mid-sixties).
Actors of all color, size, and physical ability welcome. Non-AEA.
The show runs from September 19th – October 5th at The Factory Theatre. A stipend is included.
Contact us at TheCollective at sftcboston.com to schedule an audition time. If you would like to audition, but are NOT available these times, please email us with your availability and attach your headshot and resume.
You may present one contemporary monologue. Sides will also be presented upon scheduling an audition slot.
Character Descriptions:
Astrid: (mid-thirties to mid-forties) Female. Desperate to have a child, willing to do anything to make this happen.
Scientist: (twenties) Male. Well-meaning, smart but clueless.
Lawyer: (mid-twenties to mid-sixties) Male. Creepy. You would want to wash your hand after shaking his.
Doctor: (mid-twenties to mid-sixties) Male. A cog in the machine.
Nurse: (mid-twenties to mid-sixties) Male (in drag). Menacingly sweet.
Bob: (mid-twenties to mid-sixties) Male. Attractive like say a successful wine salesman
Kyle: (mid-thirties to mid-forties) Male. Best friend to Astrid. A bit self involved.
