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Young Performers Wanted for "The Kung Fu Zombies Saga" Play

Minneapolis, MN, United States
ID: 533486Exp: 12/4/2022
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Boys and girls needed for "The Kung Fu Zombies Saga" Summer Production. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Mellon Foundation playwright-in-residence Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay is combining her award-winning Kung Fu Zombies vs. Cannibals (2013) with its prequel, Kung Fu Zombies vs. Shaman Warrior, to create the show The Kung Fu Zombies Saga: Shaman Warrior & Cannibals. The first act takes to Laos, where Arun fights to save her sister from an emerging cult with the help of the Monkey King, Hanuman, while the second act focuses on Sika's journey from Minneapolis to Laos to bury her parents' ashes—all during a zombie apocalypse. Rate: All roles are paid, local contracts (wages varying depending on role and experience). Additional info: Martial arts ability is a plus, but any necessary training will be provided. If you’re a martial artist, previous theater experience is not required. These initial auditions will be acting only. Stage combat auditions will be included during callbacks. If you are a martial artist or dancer, please select a side that you are most comfortable auditioning with, and let know in the audition form that you have a background in martial arts or dance. You will have the opportunity to show your fight skills during callbacks. Callbacks: Friday, Dec 9, from 5-9 p.m. CT and Saturday, Dec 10, from noon-4 p.m. CT Rehearsals: June 13 to July 21, 2023 Tech Rehearsals: July 11-21, 2023 Previews: July 19 & 20, 2023 Opening Night: July 21, 2023 Closing Performance: Aug 13, 2023 If you are interested please apply.

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9 roles

ArunFemale13-18 y.o.Latino / Hispanic Asian

Lao and Akha. The heroine of Act 1 is a brave, questioning shaman-in-training trying to survive the apocalypse and searching for her sister. In Act 2, also plays: Deanna, teens, Asian, best friends with Sika.

SikaFemale15-18 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic

The heroine of Act 2 is a smart, tough survivor of the zombie apocalypse whose goal is to bring her parents’ remains back to their homeland in Laos. In Act 1, also plays: Noy, 17, an orphan raised by Louang Khao, and Villager.

KhwanFemale4-15 y.o.Latino / Hispanic Asian

In Act 1, she’s Arun’s sweet sister who has to grow up fast through the apocalypse. In Act 2, also plays: Girl, 6, Laotian, who Sika tries to save.

ZombiesBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

CannibalsBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

VillagersBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

DemonsBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

GhostsBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

SoldiersBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.