Audition for Audacious
October 2020
Murder At
the Drive-In
Audition for Murder at the Drive-In
An Immersive, Pandemic-Proof, Horror COmedy
Synopsis:
The Shining Light Drive-In is hosting special Halloween screenings of the best bad horror movies of all time. But a series of questionable decisions throw the management, employees, and audience into the middle of a supernaturally charged horror show filled with murder, masked killers, and classic horror film tropes.
Characters:
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Hannah Belle - (femme or NB) Drive-In Manager. Skeptical leader trying to keep it all together while it all falls apart.
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Norma - (femme or NB) Assistant Manager. Wannabe Necromancer and horror film snob.
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Chuck - (any gender) Employee at the Drive-In. Not the brightest, but always ready to help out.
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Cara Del Cuero - (femme or NB) Employee at the drive-in, aspires to be the manager and/or on the local news.
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Mooney - (any gender) Drive-In Security Guard. More Dunning-Krueger than Freddy Kreuger.
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Mikey - (any gender) Employee at the drive-in, Norma’s younger sibling. Intellectual Satanist.
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Nameless Drive-In Staff (multiple, any gender) - An assortment of Red Shirts and vessels waiting to be possessed.
Note on Audacious’s Casting: We welcome submissions from all types of people, and strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and LGBTQ+ persons to apply.
Important Dates:
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Audition Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 22
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Rehearsals: Aug 29 - Oct 9
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Tech: Oct 10 - 15
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Previews: Oct 16-17
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Shows: Thurs-Sat Oct 21-31
Please note: Performances will start at 7pm, and finish by 8pm. That leaves participants plenty of time for their own post-show Halloween-related shenanigans.
How We’re Handling the Whole Pandemic Thing:
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Rehearsals will be virtual, with named characters recording their vocal performances ahead of time. Most of the story will be driven by staff “announcements” broadcast over the radio.
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Starting at the end of September, we will hold in-person rehearsals for small groups of no more than 3 actors, outdoors, socially-distanced, and masked.
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Performances will be outdoors. Costumes will be created to withstand the elements.
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All actors will be masked and audience members will be required to stay in their vehicles for the whole performance.
Compensation:
Audacious Theatre is a collaborative company. Stipends are determined based on contribution. Everyone will receive a minimum $50 stipend, with bonuses paid based on ticket sales and any additional labor provided (costume assisting, prop-making, set painting, assistant directing, etc.)
How to audition
1. Choose Sides for the character(s) You want to audition for
*Click on a name to go to the sides for that role
2. Fill out and submit an audition form
*You can indicate that you would like to audition for multiple roles, but please only submit video/audio for one character.
3. Wait for a callback
We will be accepting submissions until Saturday, August 22nd, with literal call-backs August 23-26th (literally. We’ll follow up via zoom chat or phone call).
Additional Questions?
Email info@audacioustheatre.com