The Onomatopoeia Theatre Company in collaboration with Monli International Company LLC
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Teach Me How to Die
Written by Lisa Monde
Directed by Thomas R. Gordon and Lisa Monde
"Will Professor Mirrormord be able to teach them the impossible?"
A master class in suicide note writing is being conducted by a professor of Philology – Scott Mirrormord. The group consists of six listeners – each of the participants made a decision to part with life. Reasons, that prompted them to come to such a decision – are not allowed to be discussed. On the terms of total anonymity, each student presents his or her version of a suicide note, which is being thoroughly analyzed by all those present.
During the master classes an unexpected tragedy occurs, and the police are called to investigate…
During the master classes an unexpected tragedy occurs, and the police are called to investigate…
April 7- April 29, 2023
at The Gene Frankel Theatre
24 Bond St. Manhattan, New York 10012
at The Gene Frankel Theatre
24 Bond St. Manhattan, New York 10012
Audition, Rehearsal & Production Location
Auditions & Performances will all be held at the Gene Frankel Theatre.
Rehearsals will take place at the Gene Frankel Theatre unless otherwise specified by the directors.
Rehearsals will take place at the Gene Frankel Theatre unless otherwise specified by the directors.
Production Schedule
Call Backs
Feb. 25 & Feb. 26 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rehearsals
Mar. 4 – Apr. 2
Sat. & Sun. | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mon. | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tech
Apr. 3 - Apr. 6
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Set & Lights)
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Cue to Cue / Dress Rehearsal)
Performances
Apr. 7 – Apr. 29
Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. @ 8:00 PM
Sun. @ 2:00 PM
Strike
Apr. 30
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Feb. 25 & Feb. 26 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rehearsals
Mar. 4 – Apr. 2
Sat. & Sun. | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mon. | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tech
Apr. 3 - Apr. 6
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Set & Lights)
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Cue to Cue / Dress Rehearsal)
Performances
Apr. 7 – Apr. 29
Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. @ 8:00 PM
Sun. @ 2:00 PM
Strike
Apr. 30
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Audition Information
Onomatopoeia and Monli will be seeking 8 performers (AEA and Non-Union) to create the ensemble for this production.
Details listed below:
Details listed below:
For the initial audition we will contact you and ask you to submit a video of a monologue – depending on the character you’re being considered for. The sides will be provided at the time of the request. Callbacks will be held on Sat. Feb. 25 & Sun. Feb. 26 at the Gene Frankel Theater from 10AM – 1PM.
VIOLINIST
Lead, Male, Age: 30+, Height: 5'6 +
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
A skinny, impulsive, emotionally unstable musician, with saltatory mood and frequent emotional outbursts that have a tendency to exhaust him rather quickly. Unrecognized talent, who wants his last concert to be most unforgettable.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
HUNTER
Lead, Male, Age: 40+, Height: 5'10 +
Ethnicity: White / European Descent, Black/ African Descent
An athletic, gloomy individual; one can see right away that he is a military man, who has been through a lot.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
ACCOUNTANT
Lead, Male, Age: 40+, Height: 5’9+
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
A lean man with very expressive mimicry and gestures, however very shy and timid most of the time; clerk type. He is neurotic and romantic at the same time.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
PHILOSOPHER
Lead, Male, Age: 45+, Height: 5’9+
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
A very ordinary man. On the outside, he is extremely emotionally reserved; someone who lost interest in everything, including life itself...
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
POLICE OFFICER
Lead, Male, Age: 35+, Height: 5’7+
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
Police Officer who questions Professor Mirrormord after the incident. Open-minded but demanding. Not much surprises him anymore at this point in his career.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
LOSER
Lead, Male, Age: 25+, Height: 5’5+
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
A thin, nerdy man. The look of suffering is reflected on his face. Nothing he does or plans ever goes right.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
ENSEMBLE
1 woman, 2 men – volunteers, students, non-paid
To play: Woman from the audience/ Pregnant woman
Man from the audience
Man on the subway
Lead, Male, Age: 30+, Height: 5'6 +
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
A skinny, impulsive, emotionally unstable musician, with saltatory mood and frequent emotional outbursts that have a tendency to exhaust him rather quickly. Unrecognized talent, who wants his last concert to be most unforgettable.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
HUNTER
Lead, Male, Age: 40+, Height: 5'10 +
Ethnicity: White / European Descent, Black/ African Descent
An athletic, gloomy individual; one can see right away that he is a military man, who has been through a lot.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
ACCOUNTANT
Lead, Male, Age: 40+, Height: 5’9+
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
A lean man with very expressive mimicry and gestures, however very shy and timid most of the time; clerk type. He is neurotic and romantic at the same time.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
PHILOSOPHER
Lead, Male, Age: 45+, Height: 5’9+
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
A very ordinary man. On the outside, he is extremely emotionally reserved; someone who lost interest in everything, including life itself...
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
POLICE OFFICER
Lead, Male, Age: 35+, Height: 5’7+
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
Police Officer who questions Professor Mirrormord after the incident. Open-minded but demanding. Not much surprises him anymore at this point in his career.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
LOSER
Lead, Male, Age: 25+, Height: 5’5+
Ethnicity: White / European Descent
A thin, nerdy man. The look of suffering is reflected on his face. Nothing he does or plans ever goes right.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
ENSEMBLE
1 woman, 2 men – volunteers, students, non-paid
To play: Woman from the audience/ Pregnant woman
Man from the audience
Man on the subway
Please note that the roles of POET & PROFESSOR have already been cast.
Performers must email a headshot, resume and video reel to submit for an audition slot.
All Auditions & Call Backs are by appointment only.
All Auditions & Call Backs are by appointment only.
Poster Image
Christina Roman, Design Root Studio
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www.designrootstudio.com