directed by Jason Rhode
Festival@First 14: Just Deserts, this summer's one-act festival will address a simple question: What do people deserve? Really? Are you sure about that?
These plays explore justice, consequences, and redemption through turns which are unexpected, provocative, and satisfying. This is not a festival about punishment or retribution, but transformative justice glimpsed through an artistic lens.
The stories told are funny, odd, moving, philosophical, emotionally resonant; tales of second chances, unusual karmic returns, or characters who get what they want (in all the wrong ways).
Come and join us for a festival of short pieces that may delight, interest, unsettle, or change your mind!
Monday, June 8, 7-10pm
Tuesday, June 9, 7-10pm
Auditions will consist of cold scene readings. You should review all the audition sides, as you may be asked to read any of them during your audition and you may not have time for further review at that point. Copies will be provided. If there is a side you would especially like to read, please note that on your audition form and we will try to accommodate your request.
Audition Materials: Character descriptions and audition information (including sides) are provided in advance. If you have trouble accessing these files, please email auditions@theatreatfirst.org and we will send them to you.
Casting: All roles are open and available to actors of every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a diverse cast for this show including members from the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Though characters have a listed gender, actors of all genders will be considered.
Performance dates are August 14–16 and 20–22.
Auditions are by appointment only. Please fill in the form below to make an appointment. Be prepared to stay for the full hour of your time slot.
Audition Location: Unity Somerville, 6 William Street, Somerville – just up College Ave. from the Davis Square T stop.
The audition space is not wheelchair-accessible.
Parking on William St is by permit only. General parking is available on College Ave. Please read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.