OTF 2023 Season Casting Call

The Obsidian Theatre Festival centers Black stories, through  an invigorating celebration of new work by  emerging Black voices. Produced by Detroiters in the city of Detroit, the Obsidian Theatre Festival illuminates the rich diversity of experiences relevant to the African diaspora.

We have just completed our 3rd Annual call for submissions, and our review panel is in the process of finalizing our semi-finalists. As the plays are confirmed we will be casting from this call’s submissions. Selected content will be staged, rehearsed, produced, filmed and made available for viewing as part of a four-day festival in Detroit, from June 22 - 25, 2023. Pieces will be presented for live theatre audiences as filmed stage productions and streamed several weeks later, making the work accessible to a national and global audience.

Candidates within close proximity to the Detroit Metro area are strongly preferred.

The Obsidian Theatre Festival will be presented in 3 parts:

OTF Main Stage: 

Featuring full-length plays that examine the diversity of the black experience.

Musical Theatre Showcase: 

Staged readings of new musicals, highlighting an important step in the development of new work. 

Obsidian Cabaret: 

Featuring nationally renowned artists in an intimate evening of music and storytelling. 


Submission:
Please complete and submit this form. In addition, below you will see instructions on where to submit your Headshot, Resume and Video submission.

Deadline:
UPDATE: NOW EXTENDED through Monday, March 6th  at 11:59pm EST.

Audition Location:
Call backs will be held via Zoom beginning March 18th.

Rehearsal/Performance:
Live performances from June 22nd-25th will be in Detroit, MI and culminating in live stream virtual productions.

Tentative Schedule:

OTF Main Stage
*Virtual Rehearsal: May 22nd
*In Person Rehearsal: May 30th
*Tech: June 17th-21st
*Performances: June 22nd-25th

MT Showcase/Obsidian Cabaret
*In Person Rehearsal: June 12th
*Tech: June 20th-21st
*Performances: June 23rd & 24th

Obsidian Cabaret
*In Person Rehearsal: TBD, June 15th-19th
*Tech: June 20th & 21st
*Performances: June 23rd & 24th

Compensation: Weekly Fee $300

The Obsidian Theatre Festival accepts applicants of every identity, and does not discriminate on the basis of identity, including but not limited to:  race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, religion, HIV serostatus, disability, height, weight, veteran status, marital status, or economic class.


If you have any questions, please email us at  casting@ghostlightinc.com. Visit us at www.obsidianfest.org.
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Local or Out of Town (Local is within 50 miles of Detroit proper) *
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SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please upload your Headshot, Resume and Video Submissions to the below Dropbox Link. Please label based off of the example below.              

LAST NAME - FIRST NAME – Video Submission     
LAST NAME - FIRST NAME – Headshot
LAST NAME - FIRST NAME – Resume
*If you are uploading more than one video, please label "LAST NAME - FIRST NAME –  Video 1 of 2" or Video 2 of 2"

Please submit accordingly in consideration for...

OTF Main Stage Only: Two contemporary contrasting monologues, not to exceed 4 minutes total, that best shows your acting range.

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Musical Theatre Showcase/OTF Main Stage/Obsidian Cabaret: One contemporary monologue (not exceeding 2 minutes) and one 16 bar cut

Submission Items Dropbox Link: https://bit.ly/otf23castupload
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