Kelsay + Morales Company is now accepting video submissions and in-person audition appointments for The Pitchforks by Andrew Kramer, produced by Renaissance Theatre Company.
SEEKING: Male-presenting Union and Non-Union actors who are well versed in dark comedy.
Performers of all ethnic backgrounds, body types, and gender identities are strongly encouraged to submit.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: end of day, Friday, December 27, 2024
The Pitchforks
Producer: Renaissance Theatre Company
Written by: Andrew Kramer
Director: Nick Bazo
Casting Director: Kayla Kelsay Morales, Kelsay + Morales Company
ABOUT THE SHOW:
A group of old friends reuniting to escape wife and life. But as the sun sets and the heat rises, old ghosts begin to walk among the living. Asking questions about queer representation in pop culture, The Pitchforks is a tender love-letter to and vicious indictment of horror movies and the people who love (and hate) (and make) them.
DATES:
-In-Person Auditions by Appointment and Call-Backs from Virtual Submissions: Thursday, January 2nd.
-Rehearsal timeframe: evenings and weekends- Jan 6-Jan 23, 2025
-Show Dates: January 24th - February 6th
8pm showtimes: Jan 24, 25, 31
+ Feb. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16
11pm showtime: January 25th
SALARY:
Rehearsal Pay: $18 per hour
Show Pay: $85 per show
A note on performer pay from The Ren: As part of our commitment to paying artists a living wage, Renaissance Theatre Company is increasing their base pay again in 2025. As our company is only 4 years old, we recognize that we have further to go, but we are proud of our progress at this stage in our growth. Rehearsal Pay: $18/hour, Show Pay: $85/performance. Additionally, performers who have appeared in productions here before receive an additional raise. We also accept submissions from Equity Performers, and have welcomed Equity contracts in the past.
CHARACTERS
WATERSON: Male presenting- 20s-40s Alternative, like California, tattoo sleeves and a beard.
SELLERS: Male presenting- 20s-40sClean-cut, like Massachusetts, impressive pearly whites.
JUTLAND: Male Presenting- 20s-40s Rough, like Tennessee, calloused hands with motor oil under the nails.
FOWLER: Male Presenting- 20s-40s Sturdy, like Montana, with a jawline and a voice.
REVENANT/CHORD- Male Presenting- 20s- A ghostly creature- move
CASTING NOTE: This play includes intense sexual situations and innuendo, and characters may appear in stages of undress; a copy of the script is available for perusal upon request.
SUBMIT/PREPARE/SCHEDULE
For those interested in submitting a virtual audition, please submit your headshot and resume as well as a video of a one-minute monologue.
For those interested in scheduling an in person audition, please follow the link below to select a time. You will also prepare a one-minute monologue for the audition.
Please note: The play is dark, with horror themes mixed with over-the-top sexual and comedic elements.
Performers may submit their video submissions or schedule their audition appointment by clicking the button below. (Preferred method.) If unable to use the provided link, performers may submit by emailing the link to their submission video (YouTube or Vimeo link) and a PDF headshot and resume to hello@kelsaymoralescompany.com.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: end of day, Friday, December 27, 2024