Seeking adult actors for THE NAME JAR

THE NAME JAR AUDITIONS

based on the book by YANGSOOK CHOI
stage adaptation by SUSAN H. PAK
directed by JAKE SUNG-GUK SULLIVAN

Oct 30 (callbacks Nov 1)

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We’re excited to invite you to audition for The Name Jar, our world premiere spring collaboration led by Stages Theatre Company. The show opens Mar 22 and runs through Apr 14, and compensation ranges between $1,800-$2,000.

SYNOPSIS

Unhei has moved from Korea to America with her family and has started a new school. When the kids struggle with her name, she wonders if she should choose a new one to fit in. Her classmates decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from, but will any of them fit? The Name Jar is a celebration of culture, family and what’s in a name.

SEEKING TWO NON-AEA ADULT ACTORS

One actor to play two Asian female roles:

  • HEEWON - Korean, to play 30s. Unhei's mother. She loves her daughter deeply and worries for her, especially after their move, and wants Unhei to find pride in her culture.

  • HALMONIE - Korean, to play 50s-60s. Unhei's grandmother. Spirited, cheeky, and warm; she shares a close bond with her granddaughter.

  • The ability to speak Korean is a plus, or you must be willing to learn some Korean

One actor to play two Asian male roles:

  • MR. BILL - Korean American, to play 30s. A loveable teddybear of a man, Mr. Bill is Unhei's teacher: Genuine and supportive, he cares for his students and recognizes Unhei's struggles in himself.

  • MR. KIM - Korean, to play 50s. The lively shopkeeper of a local Korean market. He loves to joke but is also a great source of knowledge for Unhei.

Auditions for the youth parts in this play will be posted later in the year.

WHEN & WHERE 

Auditions: Evening of Monday, Oct 30. Audition appointments are required and given on a first come, first served basis to those who sign up on the online form.

Callbacks: Evening of Wednesday, Nov 1.

Please prepare a monologue, two minutes or less in length. We encourage you to contact auditions@stagestheatre.org about any accommodations you may need for your upcoming audition. Stages Theatre Company is happy to provide materials in advance, large print scripts, or other requests as needed.

All auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at Stages Theatre Company, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins. At this time, masks will be optional for auditions and rehearsals.

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