Audition Notice: Back From The Dead: An Apocalyptic Rock Musical
/Organization:
Renegade Arts Co.
Deadline:
Mar. 6, 2025 5:00 p.m
Website:
http://www.renegadeproductions.net/theatre-company
Call for Artists Description:
*AUDITION NOTICE*
Back From The Dead: An Apocalyptic Rock Musical
Story by Jim Buckshon and Tom Harrison
Music and Lyrics by Renegade
PRODUCING COMPANY
Renegade Arts Co.
Director: Justin Anthony
Music Director: Ricardo
Choreographer: Viktoria Duchesne
Producer: Jim Buckshon
Contact: renegadearts@outlook.com
SYNOPSIS
In the desolate world of the Nowhere, a future North America ravaged by cosmic dust and plagued by mutated creatures, a bewildered group known as 'The No One' led by Vesper, scrambles to survive. Under the rule of self-appointed President Dr. Genius and a delusional cult called ‘The Immune’, war breaks out and alliances shift. The No One must navigate a treacherous journey, encountering Jay and her eccentric survivors, deceitful societies and power struggles in their quest for the elusive neverland of the Greenspace.
AUDITIONS
Location:
Renegade Studios, 8877 Selkirk Street, Vancouver.
(604) 689 – 0435
Audition Dates: Saturday, March 8th (6pm to 10pm)
Sunday, March 9th (10am to 6pm)
Callbacks: Sunday, March 16th (10am to 6pm)
Venue: The Shop Theatre at Renegade Studios, 8877 Selkirk Street.
Rehearsals: Sunday April 13th - Sunday June 8th (Tuesdays/Wednesdays 6pm - 10pm,
Sundays 10am - 6pm) Possible additional rehearsals as needed.
Shop Tech: Sunday June 8th, Monday June 9th, and Tuesday June 10th (all day)
Performance Dates: Tuesday June 10th - Saturday June 28th 8pm + 2pm Saturday matinees. (Sundays & Mondays are dark).
*Deadline to submit application – Thursday March 6th 5pm
(dates and venue subject to change)
Link to Back From The Dead songs:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gkTuhh329aKHeJUK9jZn5
Script:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rWx1E4hZ9wYJFxzdHE40WRAJ2EJGuBrf-R51fLL4z5Q/edit?tab=t.0
Roles:
Cast Size: 14 performers
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Singing Requirements: Good
Dance Requirements: Good
The No One (Age range: 18 - 25)
Vesper (She/her) - Tough with a gooey centre. Scared of vulnerability, because she’s been burned (before the apocalypse literally burned her). Has never had a real family, and desperately wants one. Did some bad things and is trying to make up for them by saving her friends, the family she found and desperately wants to keep together. Keeps calm… on the outside.
Daydream (They/them) - Gooey all the way through. Wistfully remembers the world before the end, but has accepted their reality. A philosophical, poetic sort. Loves vulnerability.
Priscilla (She/her) - Optimistic, loving, and soft. Only gives one chance before she’ll shoot you, though. Offer her a sensory experience, and she’s in. An apocalyptic fairy princess.
Gatsby (He/him) - Cynicist with unshakable morals. Five minutes away from snapping. Charismatic, political, without faith that things will turn out all right. Searching for a home that makes sense to him. Too sarcastic by half.
Spike (He/him) - Tough as nails, but proud of his cooking skills. Total punk. Will try anything once. Practical. Good in a fight.
The Immune and Their Disciples (Age range: 18 - 25)
Champagne Laserbeam (She/her)
The Phantasopolis Immune
Supernova Dynamite (She/her) (Age range: 18 - 25)
President Doctor Genius (He/him) (Age range: 25 - 40)
The Belief Police (Age range: 18 - 35)
The Survivors (Age range: 18 - 25)
Jay the Aviatrix (She/her) (Age range: 18 - 25) - A glamorous aviatrix with a collection of drugs, a zeppelin, and a desperation for companionship. Lives life to the fullest. Maybe too much to the fullest. Speaks in a transatlantic accent and charms the pants off everybody she meets; it only becomes a problem when they want their pants back.
Her sidekick,
D.O.R.A. the Droid (She/her) (Age range: 18 - 20) - Wise, helpful, robotic, sexy.
Notion (He/him or they/them) (Age range: 18 - 25) - Hairdresser defector with a thirst for power and a thing for tough girls.
Whys Man (He/him) (Age range: 30 - 60) - Strange, wise, crooked man. He always says the word ‘why’ with an aspirated H.
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How to Apply:
Seeking actors/singers/dancers for all roles
Anyone outside of the age range that can appear the desired age may also apply.
All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
You will be asked to sing one 2 minute section of a song from the show’s Spotify playlist
(exact songs will be provided in advance)
• Please prepare a monologue of your choice. Max 2 minutes.
• Please bring appropriate clothes/shoes as there will be a dance call.
• Please send resume and headshots to renegadearts@outlook.com and bring a physical headshot to the audition.
Fees/Compensation:
This is an Equity/Non-Equity production. Equity compensation as per CAEA and $300 honorarium for Non-Equity
Contact Name: Jim Buckshon
Contact Email: renegadearts@outlook.com
Contact Phone: (604) 689-0435
