OFF THE RECORD: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL DOCUMENTARY
Description: Off the Record: The Improvised Music Documentary, the smash hit full-band musical improv show, is pleased to announce auditions for a new spinoff! With our new partner Sawubona Creativity Project, we are developing a new show featuring acoustic, folk, electronica, R&B, and hip-hop for monthly run on first Saturdays at 7PM, beginning in August. Joining the spinoff from our main cast are: Jasmine Jiang, pauli reese, Alex Levitt, Annie Briskey, Yasmine Beydoun, and Dan Perlman.
Auditions will be seen Sunday April 13, 1-5:30PM. No excerpts are required. You will have the opportunity to improvise with one of our cast members and perform your song accompanied live by one of our house musicians. There will be no callbacks.
What are we looking for? We are casting 2-3 new company members. The successful auditions will be people who play strong, grounded characters, and who can sing improvised songs in these styles. We especially encourage femme, trans, queer, non-binary, non-white, and/or mixed race improvisers and emcees to apply. We are committed to a minimum 50% of the cast holding at least one of these identities.
Time Commitment: New Cast members must attend four rehearsals prior to their first performance in the show, rehearsal dates TBD though likely on the weekends.
Compensation: All cast are paid an equal share of ticket sales (after expenses) for each performance.
Off the Record: the Improvised Music Documentary was created by pauli reese and David Dritsas.
INTACTIVE FAMILY FRIENDLY IMPROV SHOWS
Description: StoryUP! is a one-of-a-kind adventure where improv actors bring audience ideas and stories to life on stage. This interactive show keeps kids engaged every step of the way by pulling them into the action!
What are we looking for? We're looking for improvisers to join our StoryUP! cast. StoryUP! improvisers should be high energy and be comfortable working directly with children ages 3-11.
Time Commitment: Rehearsals are every 4th Sunday of the month from 1pm-3pm Starting May 25th.
Show Dates/Times: 1x per month onsite at SCP. Vary. Weekend and Daytime Flexibility is a plus.
Compensation: Performers are paid $35 per hour for offsite performances (at schools, libraries, and community centers). Performers will share a percentage of ticket sales for onsite showcases. Onsite shows are typically free or very low cost. There is no pay for rehearsals.
Casting for other Family Friendly Shows available on our website. Including Fringe Show The Great Bakersfield Pie Mystery (Stage Play).
CASTING FOR BIPOC PERFORMERS
ZIP, ZAP LOVE: an Improvised dating show where love is the game.
What Were Looking For: actors and improv performers who can play big, yet grounded characters. Performers should be able to think on their feet and be ready to answer any question the Bach throws their way.
Time Commitment: Two rehearsals May 21st and May 28th 7pm-9pm. Show Date June 14th @ 7pm
Compensation: Performers will share a percentage of ticket sales (after expenses).
Directed by: Tanya Morgan
Created by: Justen Katzman and Josh Johnson
Compensation: Varies. Performers share a portion of tickets sales.
CASTING BIPOC PERFORMERS FOR IMPROV HOUSE TEAMS
Join Our Growing BIPOC Performer Community!
At Sawubona Creativity Project, we’re working to build a strong, vibrant community of BIPOC improv performers—because we all deserve to see ourselves reflected on stage.
What We Are Looking For: Actors improvisors and performers of color who are interested in joining one of our house teams. All experience levels are welcome. We will make sure you get in where you fit in! Teams will receive improv training and coaching.
Time Commitment: Cast members will practice weekly with one of our improv coaches. With the goal of performing 1-2x per month during the Friday Night Improv Shows.
Compensation: volunteer roles
Rehearsal Schedule: Weekly on Sundays from 3pm-5pm.
Auditions are held on Saturday April 12th between 11am-6pm and Sunday April 13th between 10am-1pm , with callbacks (for some shows) being held on Thursday April 17th between 7p-9p. Sawubona Creativity Project (SCP) is located at 1626 E Passyunk Avenue, #1 Philadelphia PA 19148. The venue is wheelchair accessible. SCP is committed to showcasing and uplifting the diverse voices in our community, especially those who are BIPOC, LGBTQI+ women and non-binary folks to apply.
Visit our website for more information: https://www.sawubonacreativityproject.org/
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