ACTORS & OTHER COLLABORATORS! These two columns may be especially relevant to you.

AUDIENCE MEMBERS! This column may be especially relevant to you.

Will auditions involve:

Will rehearsals/performances involve:

Will performances involve:

Language

Accessible Website

Updating coming soon. Contact RotateTheatre@gmail.com or 608-515-8912 for any info that is inaccessible on our current website.

NA

Yes

Languages

Primarily English (spoken & written). Large print & electronic sides available. Please contact us for other accommodations.

Primarily English (spoken & written). Large print & electronic scripts are available. Please contact us for other accommodations.

Primarily English (mostly spoken, some written). Large print & electronic programs available. Please contact us for other accommodations.

Audio Description, Touch Tours

Please contact us for accommodations.

Please contact us for accommodations.

Prime seats for the designated audio described performance may be reserved. That performance will also include a touch tour. Please contact us for other accommodations (advance notice is very helpful).

Open Captioning, ASL Interpretation, Assisted Listening System

Please contact us for accommodations.

Please contact us for accommodations.

Prime seats for the designated open captioned performance may be reserved. Please contact us for other accommodations (advance notice is very helpful), like ASL interpretation or post-show panel captioning.

Collaborator Preparation

Backstage Space

NA

Backstage areas are all-gender. If privacy is required and a restroom is not viable, a small area is curtained. Collaborators are asked to refrain from discussing reviews or inviting guests (other than translators & care providers), to limit phone calls & messy foods, and to avoid hairspray (using fragrance-free & spraying outside when needed). Collaborators are asked to refrain from making noise backstage during performances. Others' costumes, props, makeup, food, drinks, etc are not to be tampered with. “Pranks” are strictly prohibited.

NA

Casting

After scheduled audition dates & auditions by appt, casting may take place over a period of time as the group is assembled. No Callbacks. The script is emailed with casting offers.

NA

NA

Cold-Reading

Optional (a PDF of sides is available to those who sign up)

No

NA

Headshots, Resumes, & Other Submission Materials

Performers may provide a resume (or short bio) & headshot (or snapshot) as an attachment, link, or hardcopy. Designers and crew may submit a resume (or letter of interest), and images if applicable, as an attachment, link, or hardcopy. Script submission are not being taken for this production, but writers may submit a script as an attachment, link, or hardcopy for future consideration.

If a collaborator does not have a headshot, we can shoot a quick headshot-esque photo for publicity materials (& future use if desired).

NA

Memorization

No

The performers (other than the band, who will have other options), will need to memorize lines and blocking. During rehearsals, we will discuss techniques performers might use for memorization.

NA

Monologue for Auditions

Optional

NA

NA

Pay / Stipend / Honorarium

NA

Collaborators who participate in a panel (a post-show talk-back style event allowing for various types of engagement depending on individuals' comfort levels), will receive an honorarium.

NA

Requirements beyond position

We try to be clear about expectations when a collaborator is offered a position. Please contact us with questions about expectations of any position.

Performers are not expected to do set building/ striking, sell tickets, contribute financially, or provide costumes (other than personal undergarments. Performers may be invited, but not required, to provide other costume pieces as appropriate). Please contact us with questions about expectations of any position.

NA

Techniques

Many different techniques may be appropriate for this production and our lineage includes various techniques. We do ask those auditioning to practice consent before and during physical contact with others and to refrain from using any method to justify poor treatment of others. Actors are not asked to recall or imagine personal trauma.

We may use and/or suggest various techniques. Ideas & input from all collaborators are valued, but performers are to avoid giving unsolicited acting notes to fellow performers. All are asked to discuss safety as needed, practice consent before & during physical contact, and refrain from using any method to justify poor treatment of others. Actors are not asked to recall or imagine personal trauma. Collaborators are to maintain performances throughout the run. After opening, new acting notes are no longer given, but the director, SM, and captains (dance, music, etc) may give technical notes and notes about maintaining performances. If a performer asks for a specific acting note, a director may privately elaborate on work done in rehearsal. “Pranks” are strictly prohibited.

NA

Warmups

No

A facilitated warmup invites collaborators to bring attention to various elements of performance through highly modifiable activities (in which performers are invited to choose protective, expansive, or skill-building modifications). The set of warmups is built for this particular cast & context using lenses of accessibility, sustainability, & feminism. We will facilitate an activity during the first week to help us practice consent & establish tools we can use to help us communicate changes with each other. A brief set of pre-show warmups built during rehearsals will be used at performances.

NA

Bodyminds in Performance

Accents of Note

Optional - British preferred (need not be realistic, fully committing to a "silly" British accent works well for this script)

Rehearsals may explore various accents (especially British accents)

TBD based on rehearsals

Contingency plans in case of illness or emergency

Alternative audition times may be arranged.

Collaborators are to provide prompt notice if ill or contagious, so alternative scheduling & coverage can be implemented (understudies, double-casting, backups for crew, etc)

NA

Costuming requirements of note (heels, barefeet, masks, bikini tops, hair treatments, etc)

No

Performer comfort is prioritized. Our body-positive designer strives for shame-free fittings, doesn't vocalize measurements, & believes "if something doesn’t look or feel right, the problem is the clothing, not the person." Once costuming/hair/makeup is agreed upon, modifications require designer, performer, director, and access designer approval.

NA

Dancing

No

Select roles.

Yes

Eating or Smoking on Stage

No

Unlikely. Performers may request or provide reasonable alternatives to provided consumables with director & access designer approval.

No smoking.

Improvisation & Script Changes

During auditions, variations in dialogue may occur and actors need not follow all stage directions. We will not be doing improv games, etc at the audition.

Permanent changes to dialogue require approval by the writer, director, and producer. That said, unintentional variations may occur as actors learn lines, rehearsal exercises may involve variations, and, although avoided, unintentional variations may occur during performances on occasion.

The performance will be fully scripted and blocked. That said, unintentional variations may occur in live theater on occasion.

Instruments

Those auditioning for the band may bring an instrument or email a video link.

Select roles

Yes

Intimate Touching and Kissing

No

No

No

Nudity

No

No

No

Photography and Recording

No

Non-flash still photography is shot during techs, photo calls, and other designated rehearsals & performances. Collaborators may take & share non-flash snapshots during meetings/ rehearsals and are asked to delete any photo upon request of a featured party. Video and audio recording are prohibited for most public and private uses and when exceptions are made (ex: funding purposes, promotion, choreography), performer participation is not required. No photography or snapshots should be taken during moments of nudity, on or off stage.

Photography and recording by audience members is prohibited during performances.

Singing

Optional (a few roles involve singing)

Select roles.

Yes

Stage Combat

No

No

No

Stunts

No

No

No

Built Environments

Acoustics of Note

NA

Performers will not be mic-ed and extra projection may be required for the May 30-31 performances.

Performers will not be mic-ed. The May 30-31 shows may have significant ambient noise & distractions.

Flooring of Note

The Partnership is carpeted. The Memorial Union has hard floors.

Half the locations are carpeted, half are not. Please contact us for accommodations.

Hard flooring May 15, 16, 23, 24. Carpeting May 30. TBD May 31.

Fragrance-Free Spaces

To help make spaces more accessible, avoiding fragrances, dryer sheets, air fresheners, and opening markers & peanuts is suggested to auditioners in the confirmation email. For this production, we are using shared spaces, so others using the space before us, including custodians, may use scented products. We will try to air out the space if there are lingering fragrances. Fragrance-free soap will be provided in restrooms.

To help make spaces more accessible, collaborators are asked to avoid fragrances, dryer sheets, air fresheners, opening markers, peanuts, & nail polish/remover, and recreational smoking (using best judgement about what use is recreational vs medicinal). For this production, we are using shared spaces, so others using the space before us, including custodians, may use scented products. We will try to air out the space if there are lingering fragrances. Frag-free soap will be provided in restrooms.

To help make spaces more accessible, audience members are asked to avoid fragrances, dryer sheets, air fresheners, opening peanuts, and recreational smoking (using best judgement about what use is recreational vs medicinal). A section of the audience is marked for those wearing fragrances and audience members are asked to self-evaluate where it is appropriate to sit. For this production, we are using shared spaces, so others using the space before us, including custodians, may use scented products.

Lighting of Note

Please contact us for accommodations.

We try to incorporate appropriate rehearsal lighting based on collaborator needs. For performances, conventional theatrical lighting (no stobes) at the Play Circle. Two performances will feature "relaxed" less extreme lighting on the performers and audience.

Conventional theatrical lighting (no stobes or lights directly into the audience) will be used for four of the shows. Two performances will feature "relaxed" less extreme lighting on the performers and audience.

Mobility - Access to booth, playing space, backstage, and seating

The Partnership is all on ground level. The Memorial Union Festival Room is accessible via elevator.

Collaborators have access to a shared folder of resources.

Access without stairs. More details to come.

Parking Information

The Partnership: Free parking in a surface lot, including accessible spaces. Memorial Union: Paid garage across Park St (some accessible spaces), however, parking can fill up, so please allow for extra time. See more info in the Social Narrative box.

Collaborators have access to a shared folder of resources.

Yes. More details to come.

Public Transportation Information

The Partnership: Accessible bus stop at Park St & Buick (lines 05, 13, 44, 48). Memorial Union: Accessible bus stop at Park St & Langdon (lines 80, 81, 82) with bike racks. See more info in the Social Narrative box.

Collaborators have access to a shared folder of resources.

Yes. More details to come.

Restrooms

Large ADA-compliant single-occupancy gender-neutral restrooms. Frag-free soap provided.

ADA-compliant gender-neutral restrooms and frag-free soap provided at rehearsal locations and performance locations.

ADA-compliant gender-neutral restrooms and frag-free soap provided.

Safety

All are encouraged to promptly alert stage management of spills and other safety issues.

All are asked to promptly alert stage management and other collaborators of spills, glo tape needs, and other safety issues & possible hazards.

All are encouraged to promptly alert staff of possible safety issues.

Seating Dimensions

Please contact us for accommodations.

More info to come.

More info to come.

Seating for Wheelchair Users and Companions

Yes

Yes

Yes, with companion seats. In the Play Circle, the front row is on ground level and is flexible. More info to come about the May 30-31 performances.

Smoke, Haze, Glass, Fire, Liquids

No

A teacup of water may be spilled on stage in a safe way.

A teacup of water may be spilled on stage in a safe way.

Temperatures of Note

No, but since we are using shared spaces, we recommend wearing layers just in case.

See previous box.

Since we are using shared spaces, we recommend wearing layers.

Virtual Tours of the Space

No

No

TBD

Navigating Time, Space, & Interpersonal Situations

Access Point Person

Access designer present at regular auditions and available via email.

Access designer, or proxy, present at many rehearsals (including first week), performances, and available via email.

Access designer, or proxy, present and available via email.

Childcare

No, but children who can entertain themselves may hang out at the caregiver’s discretion.

No, but children who can entertain themselves may hang out at the caregiver’s discretion.

No, but a more caregiver/kid-friendly area is available to audience members at May 31 "relaxed" performances.

Conflict Resolution & Complaint Path

Collaborators are encouraged to discuss conflicts and inappropriate behavior with the access designer who will work to improve the situation moving forward and help strategize to prevent similar situations in the future, connecting collaborators to outside moderators and resources as appropriate.

Collaborators are encouraged to discuss conflicts and inappropriate behavior with the access designer who will work to improve the situation moving forward and help strategize to prevent similar situations in the future, connecting collaborators to outside moderators and resources as appropriate. Collaborators may discuss with the SM or director if that is more comfortable. After the access designer, the next person in the complaint path is the producer, followed by the Rotate Theatre board. If a collaborator ignores safety protocol, harasses others, does not perform duties of their position, ignores deadlines, or critically changes availability, positions may be adjusted or the collaborator may be asked to leave the production upon the approval of the director, producer, and access designer.

Audience members are encouraged to discuss conflicts and inappropriate behavior with the access designer who will work to improve the situation moving forward and help strategize to prevent similar situations in the future, connecting impacted parties to outside moderators and resources as appropriate.

Identities, Demographics, & Marginalization Behavior

Inquiries before / during auditions and casting about how demographics will factor within the context of the project and in publicity are welcome.

We try to be thoughtful about how our actions impact others and how we each have different relationships to race, disability, gender, class, sexuality, age, citizenship, and many other factors. We try to avoid using marginalizing behavior, displays, and language. That said, mistakes are made and we are grateful for anyone willing to help us learn and practice.

Collaborators are asked to be thoughtful about how actions impact others and how we each have different relationships to race, disability, gender, class, sexuality, age, citizenship, and many other factors. Collaborators are asked to avoid using marginalizing behavior, displays, and language, including ableist expressions and remarks that contribute to sizeism (including self-deprecating comments, size-based “compliments,” comments about exercise for body appearance, and dieting). That said, mistakes are made and collaborators have the opportunity to help each other identify and better understand marginalizing language and behavior. We can all use both critical thinking and generosity (with ourselves and others) when mistakes are made, since we are all in a constant process of learning.

We hope those engaging with our events are thoughtful about how we each have different relationships to race, disability, gender, class, sexuality, age, citizenship, and many other factors. We can all use both critical thinking and generosity (with ourselves and others) when mistakes are made, since we are all in a constant process of learning. We appreciate feedback from audience members about their experiences with our projects, including experiences with our collaborators, other audience members, event venues, and the content of our shows.

Refreshments

Water available. No meals provided.

See previous box.

More info to come.

Relaxed Performances

NA

May 30-31 are designated "relaxed" performances. More info to come.

May 30-31 are designated "relaxed" performances. More info to come.

Scheduling - Starting / Ending / Call Times & Breaks

Audition times are confirmed via email. Walk-ins are also welcome. Actors who sign up in advance will not be held for longer than an hour (most around 15 minutes). Breaks may be taken by all parties as needed. Those auditioning are promptly notified of any changes to the schedule via email (and text/call when appropriate).

Call times are set well in advance and are communicated via email. We will not start before 9am or end after 10pm. No fewer breaks than Equity standards (please contact us for accommodations). Collaborators are promptly notified of changes to the schedule via email (and text/call when appropriate). Performance call times will be 30-90 minutes before showtime. One brush-up rehearsal per week may be scheduled after opening. Collaborators are consulted about, and not required to participate in, additional performances or extensions.

Details to come about show start/end/ intermission times. We will not start before 9am or end after 10pm. Audience members may feel more comfortable coming & going during the May 30-31 "relaxed" performances.

Service Animals

Service animals welcome. Please contact us to discuss other accommodations.

See previous box.

Service animals welcome. Please contact us to discuss other accommodations.

Social Narratives

Social Narrative: http://www.rotatetheatre.org/

AuditionSocialNarrative.pdf

The Partnership Info: http://www.rotatetheatre.org/

ThePartnership.pdf

Memorial Union Info: http://www.rotatetheatre.org/

MemorialUnion.pdf

Collaborators have access to a shared folder of resources.

Yes. More info to come.

Ticketing - Prices, Reserved Seating, Comps

NA

See audience box.

All members of the public have access to free tickets. Reservations are TBD. Open seating, but audience members with particular seating needs may request seats for their party in advance.

Weather - Contingency Plans

We will reschedule if necessary.

If necessary, we will cancel or reschedule and building reps will be asked to prioritize ice/ snow removal.

If necessary, we will cancel or reschedule and building reps will be asked to prioritize ice/ snow removal.

Content Notices & Spoilers

Audience Participation and Unconventional Audience Configuration

NA

The character "Jane" gently hands a small item to a front row audience member. Other actors occasionally speak directly to the audience, but audience members are not expected to respond verbally, get up, etc.

The character "Jane" gently hands a small item to a front row audience member. Other actors occasionally speak directly to the audience, but audience members are not expected to respond verbally, get up, etc.

Plot Description in Advance

A basic description is on our website: www.rotatetheatre.org/onstage.html. More details available upon request.

The script is made available to actors during the casting process. More details available upon request.

Audiences will have access to an optional detailed plot description prior to the performances.

Sex and/or Sexuality

References in the text.

References in the text.

References in the text.

Swearing

Yes

Yes

Yes, however swearing may be revised for the May 30-31 "relaxed" performances. More info to come.

Violence - Physical Violence and/or Injuries and/or Prop Weapons (we do not use real weapons)

No

One character sustains minor injuries through events that will be highly choreographed, comedic, and non-realistic. A knife is used in the context of food prep, etc. There are brief comedic references to cannibalism.

One character sustains minor injuries through events that will be highly choreographed, comedic, and non-realistic. A knife is used in the context of food prep, etc. There are brief comedic references to cannibalism.

Warnings - Additional Content & Trigger Notifications

Dominant beauty standards and gendered behavioral expectations are satirized. Binary language regarding gender is used by the characters.

See previous box.

Dominant beauty standards and gendered behavioral expectations are satirized. Binary language regarding gender is used by the characters.

Rotate Theatre, http://www.rotatetheatre.org/access.html