All In Productions is holding open auditions for the Milwaukee premiere of Embers, by Tim Backes.
Director: Erica Case
LOCATION
The Brick House (504 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212)
AUDITIONS
Saturday, June 21st from 11:00AM to 4:00PM
In-person auditions are by appointment only.
Please prepare a 2-3 minute contemporary monologue. The rest of the time will be for adjustments/a re-read/questions.
We will also be accepting virtual auditions if you are unable to make the in-person.
Please e-mail auditions@allin-mke.com to reserve a 6 minute slot or to submit your virtual audition.
REHEARSALS
8/17 – 8/30 – First read through and a few days of table work between 6PM to 10PM. These rehearsal dates and times will be set based on actor availability.
9/2 – 9/5 – between 6PM to 10PM
9/8 – 9/11 – between 6PM to 10PM
All of these rehearsal days will be used. Exact time will be set based on actor availability.
PERFORMANCES
9/12, 9/13, 9/18, 9/19, 9/20 – 7:30PM
9/14 – 6:00PM
All rehearsals and performances will be at The Brick House. All performances will be outdoors, weather permitting.
PLAY SYNOPSIS
Seven friends gather for a bonfire four years after their high school graduation. Most have just returned home from college; one never left. As the evening progresses, what was intended to be a nostalgic reunion of old friends turns into a fraught affair in which secrets are revealed and interpersonal tensions come to a head. Ultimately, each one must confront the changes in the dynamics of their friendships and the different directions in which life is pulling them.
EMBERS is a coming-of-age story for people already of age. It explores a moment of life when people are caught between looking back and moving forward, and confronts the thrills and agonies of diving into the unknown.
ROLES
All roles will receive a $300 stipend.
OLIVIA (Early 20s, Femme presenting, Open Ethnicity)
The sole friend of the group to go out of state for college.
SARA (Early 20s, Femme presenting, Open Ethnicity)
In a high school relationship with Luke. She’s planning on getting an apartment with him.
LUKE (Early 20s, Masc presenting, Open Ethnicity)
In a high school relationship with Sara. A bit immature.
JJ (Early 20s, Masc presenting, Open Ethnicity)
Having a difficult time moving beyond the college party lifestyle.
LEAH (Early 20s, Femme presenting, Open Ethnicity)
High school class president, popular and respected. Was in the same college and major as Luke.
TODD (Early 20s, Masc presenting, Open Ethnicity)
Often serves as the boys’ punching bag, despite being very close friends. The host of the gathering.
ANNA (Early 20s, Femme presenting, Open Ethnicity)
Formerly close friends with Olivia. Remained at home to take care of her sick mother. Intelligent, yearning to get out.
If you have any questions, please email auditions@allin-mke.com.