Posted by Outside the March
Audition Call: “Rainbow on Mars”
To listen to an audio version of this Audition Call, click the following link: soundcloud.com/outsidethemarch/rom-audition-call
This call is designed to make the self-tape audition process accessible to Blind/visually impaired actors by encouraging open communication about individual needs.
Our aim is to be fully transparent around the scope of the production and the role so you are fully informed and can determine your interest in responding to this open call.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about this open call or individual access needs. Contact information is below.
Production: Rainbow on Mars
Playwright: Devon Healey
Directors: Nate Bitton and Mitchell Cushman Production Dates: July 15th-August 24th, 2025
Deadline to submit self-tapes: Wednesday, April 30th 1PM EST
Call backs: May 20th and 21st, 2025 10AM-2PM EST
Location: Outside the March Theatre, 258 Wallace Ave.
About the Show:
Inspired by Healey’s journey into blindness as a young adult, RoM follows a young woman as she ascends from a Plato’s Cave–like space of ocularcentric half-slugs to a disorienting new horizon of possibility. With the help of some unlikely allies, she must shed her desire to return to the Cave and develop her own relationship with blindness. The project features a hybrid cast of blind, visually impaired and sighted theatre performers as well as The National Ballet’s company of apprentice dancers.
RoM is choreographed by Robert Binet, one of Canada’s premiere ballet choreographers, and co-directed by OtM’s Mitchell Cushman and award-winning visually impaired stage combat director Nate Bitton, with dramaturgy by accomplished writer and actor Vanessa Smythe. Rainbow on Mars simultaneously marks the premiere of Immersive Descriptive Audio (IDA). Created by Healey, this new accessible stagecraft practice is designed for blind and sighted audience members alike, embedding a deepened audio description experience and sound design within the narrative itself.
This is a world premiere.
Casting Call:
We are casting for the role of Rock.
We are looking for a performer who identifies as Blind and can play ages mid-20s to late-30s.
You must have lived experience of Blindness/visual impairment to apply for this role.
You must live in the General Toronto Area (GTA).
We welcome submissions from performers of all genders.
Self-Tape Audition Details:
Please submit a self-tape no longer than 5MIN that includes:
Your name, age, pronouns.
A delivery of a monologue of your choosing 1-2MIN in length.
Details of any access measures you will need to fully engage with the delivery of this role.
Details of any scheduling conflicts you may be aware of during the outside production dates.
Please submit the self-tape, a headshot and CV to Lucy Coren at lucy@outsidethemarch.ca by April 30th, 2025 1PM EST.
Scope of Production:
Rehearsals will be scheduled six (6) days a week and eight (8) hours per day. We can accommodate a modified schedule based on access needs and the requirements of the role.
There will be 6-8 shows per week for 2 weeks.
The play is approximately 2.5HRS in duration.
The production is able to support actors who need assistance with moving on stage.
Rehearsals will be conducted at two sites:
1. Outside the March’s office: 258 Wallace Ave. Please note that this venue has five stairs to the front door and does not have a ramp. OtM’s office is on the second floor and there is a freight elevator that can be used by request to access the second floor. Otherwise there are two flights of stairs to access the office. Toilets are on the second floor beside the office and are not wheelchair accessible.
2. Performance venue: This venue is still being determined but will be accessible.
Self-tape Audition Access Support:
The Theatre is able to offer a stipend for a person to assist with the recording of a candidate’s self-tape. Please contact us if you would like to access this support at Lucy Coren at lucy@outsidethemarch.ca
Production Access Support:
The theatre has a budget of $2500.00 for the actor of Rock that can support a variety of measures that could include but are not limited to: uber rides, a reader, tactile map of the venue and stage, or guide to access rehearsal and production spaces.
Outside the March will collaborate with the successful candidate to ensure barriers are removed that would prevent their full and meaningful delivery of this role, within the scope of production and the role detailed above.
Call Backs:
If you are invited to a call back you will be informed no later than May 7th.
Call backs will take place in-person at Outside the March’s office at 258 Wallace Avenue. Please see above for accessibility details of this space.
When being invited to the call back you will be asked about any specific accommodations you need such as assistance accessing the venue, assistance moving in the space, and script formatting.
Contact:
For more information about this open call or to discuss specific accessibility needs, please contact Lucy Coren at lucy@outsidethemarch.ca