AUDITION/CASTING CALL: FRINGE FESTIVAL: “TAIKO TRUE”

We are looking to cast several roles for a MN Fringe Festival production of Taiko True: Origin (a musical with BIG drums instead of singing). The show revolves around several taiko drum players who have left or been turned down by a rival group. Each player uses taiko as more than a good workout; they take out their anger, shame, insecurities and pain on those drums – and for some, the club is more family than their own family!

Seeking strong character actors with a good sense of rhythm and body movement. (No singing required.) Don’t worry about playing a taiko drum; we will teach you what you need to know. Taiko players are 20 to 35 years old; additional parts (policeman, vagrants) open to a range of ages. Enthusiasm and a talent for choreographed movement a plus!

Paid stipend TBD + percentage of box-office payout.

Auditions:

Sunday, April 24 (12-3pm)

Location: Horizons Community Church, Ham Lake (free parking)

Please send email to tracey (at) traceycramerkelly.com with your resume and headshot (which can be just a personal photo), along with your preferred audition time (if you have one). If you are unable to attend April 24, please ask us about possible alternatives. Be prepared to read from the script and try a simple rhythm on a drum.

Rehearsals: to be held at Horizons Community Church (Ham Lake) one night/week, most likely Wednesday, beginning May 11 or 18 (generally, 6:30-9:00 PM) until the MN Fringe opening date of about August 4 with extra rehearsals in the week leading up to opening.

Performance Dates and Location: 5-6 performances during the MN Fringe Festival which runs August 4 to 14; dates and times to be announced at a future date.