THE BUDDHA PRINCE - MINNEAPOLIS EPA
TIGERLION ARTS
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1252
Mon, Jan 16, 2023
1:30 PM to 9:30 PM (CST)
Break 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
To request an audition: Send an email with the times you are available to info@tigerlion.org by January 15th.
If you are unable to attend the audition, please inquire about scheduling an alternate time or submit a video audition at info@tigerlion.org by January 15th.
Equity actors for roles in THE BUDDHA PRINCE (See breakdown).
TigerLion Arts’ work is enriched by the myriad of life experiences of the actors, crew, and administrative personnel that make our shows possible. We believe that a cast and production team that exemplifies diversity of cultural origin, ability, and gender expression is imperative to bringing a show like THE BUDDHA PRINCE alive for a diverse audience. Asian American, POC, and LGBTQ+ performers are encouraged to audition. For more info on workplace culture, read TigerLion Arts’ Statement of Commitment to Creating an Equitable, Diverse, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Workplace.
Please prepare a 30-second monologue AND 16 bars of a song to sing acappella or you may accompany yourself. Feel free to bring an instrument if you play one. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Plan to arrive early to fill out an audition form and provide your availability/conflicts.
Markell Kiefer - Director/Producer
Tenzin Ngawang - Music Director & Choreographer
Tyson Forbes - ensemble movement audition facilitator
Rehearsals: May 29th - June 22nd at various Twin Cities locations
Performance Run: June 23rd - July 9th at Washburn Fair Oaks Park, Minneapolis, MN
Special Performance: July 6th at the Tibetan community celebration of the Dalai Lama’s 88th birthday in Isanti, MN.
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All auditionees and audition staff will be required to wear a mask for group activities.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
The maximum capacity in the holding room is: 35
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 80
Do you love creating and performing in an ensemble? Does being outdoors invigorate you? This summer, TigerLion Arts (creators of Nature, The Dragons are Singing Tonight, KIPO!) will partner with master Tibetan performing artist, Tenzin Ngawang, and the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota (TAFM) to redesign and restage their acclaimed production of The Buddha Prince. This extraordinary production, an outdoor walking play that engages its pedestrian audience, celebrates the remarkable life and teachings of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama (HHDL). Rich in history and culture, The Buddha Prince will incorporate traditional and original Tibetan songs, dances, and puppetry to tell the dramatic story of the Dalai Lama’s life, from his early peasant years in Tibet to becoming head of state and spiritual leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile based in Dharamsala, India. It is an especially important story to be told to audiences in Minnesota, which is home to the second largest Tibetan population in North America. Special performances from The Buddha Prince will be presented at TAFM’s annual summer gatherings, in celebration of HHDL’s 88th birthday.
The Dalai Lama: (Lead. Asian American male) Narrated by the present-day Dalai Lama. He narrates and interacts directly with the audience during walking transitions. Has the ability to improvise and interact with a live audience.
New York Times Reporter: (Female Lead Role) This character is conducting their first in-person interview with the Dalai Lama over the course of the play, and it is through this interview that the play is narrated. Has the ability to convey the narration of the play through this character’s relationship to the Dalai Lama.
Ensemble: We are looking for experienced, committed actors who have strong movement and vocal skills, and a desire to work in the natural elements. The Ensemble will be playing the following roles: people of the world, townspeople, monks, nuns, animals, an army, the young Dalai Lama, the Dalai Lama’s mother, puppeteers, natural elements (fire, wind, etc.), aides to the Dalai Lama, and as cast.
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