Auditions for Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days

By Marisela Treviño Orta
Directed by Eric Beck

Synopsis

Something went wrong with the world, and now nearly all the insects are dead and crops everywhere are failing. Entomologist Cassandra and her engineer brother Alexander follow the migration of the last monarch butterflies in the world. Their path intersects with a truffle farm where four leery survivors hunkered down for the oncoming collapse of society are fighting to preserve their livelihood.

Casting

The cast consists of 6 main characters (descriptions for whom are below). Additionally, we will cast 4 to 6 actors as members of the Chorus (see more below). We encourage people of color and people of all genders and abilities to audition for this production.

Character Breakdown

Cassandra

20s. POC. An entomologist. Pragmatic and realistic to a fault. Unafraid because she finds chaos interesting, scientifically speaking. Sister to Alexander. (Role requires a small amount of a cappella singing.)

Alexander. 20s, POC. An engineer once upon a time. Cynical, directionless, and heartbroken. Looking for something to believe in. Devoted to sister Cassandra. (Role requires a small amount of a cappella singing.)

Diana

20s. Former librarian. Discontented and restless. The apocalypse really messed up her plans for a cross-country road trip.

Sybil. Early 30s. Diana’s older sister. A mathematician, accountant, and business partner with husband Eph, she applies her skills to the preservation of their lives. Never met a problem she couldn’t solve, until now.

Eph

30s, POC. Former general contractor—ran his company with wife Sybil. Practical leader whose focus is on security and survival, sometimes to the exclusion of everything else.

Corin. 20s. Eph’s former employee and right-hand man. In love with Diana. Quiet, watchful, and committed to maintaining the land his family inhabited.

Chorus

The Chorus will be composed of 4 to 6 actors who, through movement and costuming, will enact certain elements in the show. Chorus members should expect fewer rehearsals than the speaking cast, but their work will be decisive to the action and aesthetic feel of the show.

Production Team

Director – Eric Beck
Assistant Director – Miranda Martinez
Stage Manager – Andrea Littlefield
Lighting Designer – Martin Gammill-Beck
Sound Designer – Mila Luna
Costume Designers – Alice Gammill-Beck and Robyn Gammill

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. If you are unable to make the auditions or have any questions about auditions or the script, you can reach out to director Eric Beck at ersatzdog@gmail.com

Audition Dates

Thursday, June 8, 7pm-9:30pm
Saturday, June 10, 11am-1:30pm

Callback Dates

Callbacks are unlikely, but if needed they will be Sunday, June 11, at 12pm.

Production Dates

Sept 8-23, Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm, Sundays 2pm, Saturday Sept 23, 2pm.

Rehearsal Schedule

To be determined based on actor availability, but actors should expect to rehearse three to four times a week, with both weekday and weekend rehearsals, beginning in late June. Actors will need to be present for tech rehearsals for most of the five days preceding opening night.

Audition Location

Gaslight-Baker Theatre
216 S Main Street
Lockhart, Texas 78644