Open Call for Multilingual Performers in Delhi, India: Audition for ABSURDO by Kaivalya Plays
Register for the auditions on the link bit.ly/kpabsurdoform and send us your videos by Wednesday 27th September 2023 11:59pm.
About the Project
Kaivalya Plays is inviting multilingual actors and performers based in and around Delhi NCR to audition for their new production ABSURDO, which explores the work of playwrights Enrique Jardiel Poncela, Fernando Arrabal and Virgilio Piñera. The multilingual production is supported by Instituto Cervantes Nueva Delhi and will make its premiere on December 1st 2023.
The texts being explored in the work include:
"Usted tiene ojos de una mujer fatal" by Jardiel Poncela
"Picnic on the Battlefield" by Fernando Arrabal
"Cold Tales" by Virgilio Piñera (presented in English)
The auditions are open to actors of any level of experience, including newcomers. The only requirement is that performers must be comfortable performing in at least two languages (English & Spanish, Spanish & Hindi or Hindi & English). Auditions will be held at the Instituto Cervantes Nueva Delhi on Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October. They will consist of a video monologue submission, an in-person monologue and an in-person group workshop.
Performers will receive a compensation of INR 20,000 for the premiere run. This will cover the rehearsal period (Oct-Nov 2023), premiere (Dec 2023), and another three performances (Jan 2023).
Project Timeline
AUDITION PROCESS
Audition application deadline: Wednesday 27th September 2023 11:59pm
Auditions process
Stage 0 - Register for the auditions at bit.ly/kpabsurdoform
Stage 1 - Record a video audition of any two monologues in different languages (ie English & Hindi, Spanish & Hindi or English & Spanish). Send these to us on contact@kaivalyaplays.org by 5pm IST on Wednesday 27th September.
Stage 2 - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their monologues in-person on Saturday 30th September, 3pm to 7pm.
Stage 3 - Final candidates will be invited to attend a group workshop in-person on Sunday 1st October, 3pm to 7pm.
Cast Selection: Tuesday 3rd October 8pm by email
REHEARSAL PROCESS*
Rehearsals: Wednesday October 4th to Thursday November 30th, 2023.
Rehearsal times: 3 pm to 7 pm (4 hours per day).
Rehearsal location: Instituto Cervantes Nueva Delhi
Dress Rehearsal Week: November 23rd to 30th, 2023 (1 week).
PERFORMANCES
December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2023 and three nights in January 2024 at Instituto Cervantes Nueva Delhi.
* The rehearsal timings will be flexible depending on the availability of rehearsal space and other professional commitments of the creative team.
Audition Details
REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS
Register for the auditions on the link bit.ly/kpabsurdoform by Wednesday 27th September 2023 11:59pm
In case of any questions or concerns, write to us at contact@kaivalyaplays.org
Audition Instructions & Monologues
Please register for the auditions on the link above. You will receive an email confirmation from us with more details about the audition.
ROUND 1: From the monologues provided below, choose and memorize two monologues in different languages (English & Spanish, or Spanish & Hindi, or English & Hindi). Please record a video of you performing these two monologues and send it to us by 5pm Wednesday 27th September.
ROUND 2: If shortlisted, you will be contacted for an in-person audition slot of 10 minutes to present your monologues.
ROUND 3: Shortlisted performers will then be invited for a group workshop along with other performers.
MONOLOGUE 1 - ENGLISH / SPANISH
Character: Elena / Personaje: Elena
"Love is a strange thing, isn't it? It sneaks into your heart when you least expect it, and suddenly, you find yourself thinking about someone day and night. That's what happened to me with Sergio Hernán. I didn't plan for it; it just happened. But now, he's become this enigma in my life. I can't help but wonder if he ever felt the same way about me, if there was something real between us, or if it was all just a game. Regardless, I won't let anyone stand in the way of my happiness. I'll fight for what I want, even if it means going up against the charming and elusive Sergio Hernán."
"El amor es algo extraño, ¿verdad? Se cuela en tu corazón cuando menos lo esperas y de repente te encuentras pensando en alguien día y noche. Eso es lo que me pasó con Sergio Hernán. No lo planeé; simplemente sucedió. Pero ahora él se ha convertido en un enigma en mi vida. No puedo evitar preguntarme si alguna vez sintió lo mismo por mí, si había algo real entre nosotros o si todo fue solo un juego. Independientemente de eso, no permitiré que nadie se interponga en mi felicidad. Lucharé por lo que quiero, incluso si eso significa enfrentarme al encantador y esquivo Sergio Hernán."
MONOLOGUE 2 - ENGLISH / SPANISH
Character: Sergio Hernán / Personaje: Sergio Hernán