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Theatre Makers is distributing this casting notice to established and aspiring actors, as well as crew.Play : “20/20” by Kari Barclay and Stardust DohertySynopsis : It's 2020. The President has been re‑elected, the climate is heating up, the economy is in a state of turmoil. In this satirical participatory performance, audience members choose the scenarios to stage: impeachment? a coup? a revolution? “20/20” asks what people power looks like in a time of vast uncertainty when even choosing to do nothing has consequences.Artistic Director : Stardust DohertyStage Manager : Paul SeligaRoles :Anna, a young‑to‑middle‑aged female anarchist who is in love with SosheSoshe, a young‑to‑middle‑aged male socialist who is in love with AnnaEllis, a young‑to‑middle‑aged non‑binary person who is clever and a bit mysteriousPresident, an elderly orange‑haired guy, who is foolish and dangerousMaster of Ceremonies who introduces the play and coordinates voting on scenariosEnsemble in a variety of fun roles, including TV New Hosts (speaking various languages), Republican and Democrat Representatives and Senators, Sarah Palin, Jeff Zuckergates and Assistant, Octavia, Students, Secret Service Goons, Protestors, and Soldiers!Crew :Stage Manager, Tech Director, Prop Master, Wardrobe Master, Marketing & Social Media Manager, Logistics Manager, Fundraising Manager, Sign Language Interpreters (ASL), VideographerUnion : NoCompensation : Expense reimbursement depends on fundraising ($100 minimum) (We would love to pay artists better living wages, but we are a very small nonprofit company — unless we receive grants or other contributions — all volunteers working for social justice!)Performances : three free performances as part of the 20/20 San Francisco Public Library Tour:9:00 am–6:00 pm on February 29, 20201:00 pm–5:00 pm on March 1, 2020Rehearsals : to be finalized with input from cast and crew starting January 16, 2020, in San FranciscoAuditions in San Francisco:Contact theatre-makers@ritualart.org with name, preferred role(s), gender identity, race/ethnicity, age, acting experience, memorization ability level, and availability for performance, rehearsal, and audition dates/times.Appointment Deadline: Extended (was Wednesday, January 8)Script Excerpts Distributed: Extended (was Wednesday, January 8) (by email, some memorization required)Appointments Available: evenings of Monday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 15 (was Saturday, January 11 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm) (half‑hour appointment)And possibly other times by appointmentShow Website : : Theatre Makers provides a common ground for those interested in dramatic and musical theatre, professional and amateur theatre, commercial and non‑profit theatre, including non‑traditional theatrical events (performance art, pop‑up theatre, home theatre, street theatre, puppet shows, etc.) with activities including, for example:Discussions of all aspects of theatre creation and productionExchanging information on opportunities availableCollaboration on incubating audience participatory plays and musicians based on social, political, economic, and environmental change (SPEEC) themesWorkshops of plays and musicians under developmentReadings and staged readings of plays and musicians for educational and motivational purposesThis group particularly fosters events that are inclusive and affirming of people based on class, race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, age, and other identities.Company Website :