Seeking actors for HELLS CANYON
HELLS CANYON AUDITIONS
by KEIKO GREEN
directed by KATIE BRADLEY
Aug 29 & 30 (callbacks Sept 1)
SYNOPSIS
Cue the horror music: We're headed to a cabin in the woods. Five friends have arranged a weekend trip in Eastern Oregon. One is pregnant, two are married, and two have a decision to make. When old grudges and new betrayals simmer to the surface, will the mysterious force trying to break in consume them all? Be a part of this world premiere by one of our Mu Tang Clan playwrights, Keiko Green.
SEEKING
Asian, White, and mixed race actors, both Equity (AEA SPT6 contract) and non-Equity (paid roles). All roles are local contracts.
WHEN & WHERE
Auditions: Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023 from 5-9 p.m. CT and Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023 from 5-9 p.m. CT
Callbacks: Friday, Sept 1, 2023, from 1-5 p.m. CT
Both auditions and callbacks will take place in the Mu Studio located at 755 Prior Avenue N, Suite 107, Saint Paul, MN 55104.
Please sign up for an audition slot and follow the instructions HERE.
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE DATES
Rehearsals: begin Jan 23, 2024
Tech Rehearsals: TBD
Previews: Feb 21 & 22, 2024
Opening Night: Feb 23, 2024
Closing Performance: Mar 17, 2024
Rehearsals will take place in the Mu Studio (755 Prior Ave. N, Suite 107, Saint Paul) and at the Jungle Theater (2951 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis). Performances will take place at the Jungle Theater.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
ARIEL – Chinese American, 28, 7 months pregnant with twins. Acting as a surrogate for Ben and Claire. Teaches 7th grade social studies. Endlessly patient, deeply kind, with an immense hidden rage that she fears may one day consume her.
The members of NEON LEON, an indie rock band in Portland:
TOMMY – Chinese American, 25, Ariel’s brother. Drums. Side job in the copy room at some engineering firm, where people in nice suits make him feel small. He fears he will never be taken seriously.
DOUG – Biracial (half-Black, half-White), 28, Ariel’s ex-boyfriend. Bass. The Peace-keeper. Side job working in IT at a non-profit downtown, where everyone leaves him alone, which is the way he prefers it. He fears commitment—you can’t lose what you don’t have.
BEN – White. 32, married to Claire. Guitar. Ambitious. Well-meaning. Desperately hides his wealth. He fears that no matter how hard he tries, history will paint him as the bad guy.
CLAIRE – White. 30, married to Ben. Vocals. Well-meaning. Lots of Anthropologie. Used to work as a waitress but quit once she married Ben, so they could “focus on the band.” Suffers from a congenital heart condition. She fears she is not enough. Note: The role of Claire is pre-cast, and we will be auditioning for Claire’s understudy.
COVID POLICY
To continue our efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that all auditioners wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status. Auditioners may take their masks off in the room during their audition. Mu staff will also be wearing masks.
CAN’T MAKE IT?
Please find the side for the role you are auditioning for. (Script and sides are in this folder.)
Fill out an audition form. If you have any difficulties accessing it, please email info@theatermu.org.
Email your video to: info@theatermu.org by Aug 28 at 5 p.m. CT.
Know someone who may be interested in being the Hells Canyon production manager? We’re accepting applications now through Sept 8. Learn more.