Alternative Theater Ensemble
San Rafael, CA
US
AUDITION NOTICE
Call Type: Online Submissions (Self-Tape + Virtual Callbacks)
AUDITION DATE
Submissions Due: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Callbacks: Week of July 7, 2025 (via Zoom)
Organization: Alternative Theater Ensemble
Producers: R. Réal Vargas Alanis, Leah Sanginiti, Brandon Rea Gonzales
Playwrights include: Lauren Gunderson, R. Réal Vargas Alanis, W. Fran Astorga, Amber Kay Ball, Margarita A. Cacho, Sonia Yvette Álvarez, Whitney M. Reed.
SEEKING
Equity and non-union actors for roles in Bridging Turtle Island: ATE and ITMÉXICO Present New Works (see breakdown).
Call for a dynamic, versatile ensemble of 8 actors. All actors will play multiple roles across scenes excerpted from new works by multiple writers. Strong comedic timing, fast character switching, and new work development experience are highly desired.
Some works feature:
- Latinx/Indigenous-identifying characters
- Queer characters
- Characters across a wide age range (teens to 50s)
- Comedic and dramatic roles
Specific role breakdowns will be provided at callbacks.
Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, abilities, and body types are encouraged to submit. QT,BIPOC, and Spanish-English bilingual actors are especially encouraged to apply.
Three (3) of the available roles will be reserved for mid-career/established actors with an interest in mentorship, with five (5) additional roles prioritized for emerging artists.*
*This opportunity is funded by the California Arts Council Creative Youth Development grant, which supports actors ages 18-24. Therefore, applicants must be within this age range to be eligible for the emerging artist roles. Applicants of all ages (18+) will be considered for mentorship roles.
PREPARATION
Please prepare two short contrasting monologues (1–2 minutes each). If submitting as an Emerging Artist, include your video response to the prompt specified below.
APPOINTMENTS
To submit for this opportunity, please fill out the Google Form below:
https://forms.gle/26umHMCU1ckg...
Questions can be emailed to [email protected].
Self-tape Instructions:
- Two contrasting 1 to 2-minute monologues.
- Emerging Artist Track (for actors age 18-24): In addition, please record a brief (under 2 minutes) video responding to: “What are your career goals, and what do you hope to gain, learn, and/or access from this professional theatre experience?”
- Please name each file using the following format: LASTNAME_FirstInitial_Headshot_BridgingTurtleIsland
and
LASTNAME_FirstInitial_Resume_BridgingTurtleIsland
CONTRACT
- 29-Hour Reading Agreement (AEA / Non-Union welcome)
- $25/hour; up to 29 hours total | $725 maximum
- Prioritizing Local San Francisco Bay Area Talent
LOCATION
Angelico Hall Theatre at Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA
Rehearsals and performance will take place in person in rehearsal spaces across DUC.
PERSONNEL
- Producers: R. Réal Vargas Alanis, Leah Sanginiti, Brandon Rea Gonzales
- Playwrights include: Lauren Gunderson, R. Réal Vargas Alanis, W. Fran Astorga, Amber Kay Ball, Margarita A. Cacho, Sonia Yvette Álvarez, Whitney M. Reed
- Directors To Be Announced
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: September 12, 2025 Staged Public Reading: September 18, 2025
OTHER
Accessibility: Accommodations (e.g. ASL interpretation) available upon request.
Alternative Theater Ensemble is committed to anti-racist practices and inclusive casting. We strongly encourage actors from historically excluded communities and the global majority to apply.
Sep 12, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
$25.00 – $25.00 per hour
AEA