Auditions for "The Chemsex Monologues" By Patrick Cash
A Division III Project Production Managed by Andrew Shepard
Directed/Choreographed by Tiz Rome

October 22nd from 7-9 and October 24th from 7-9 in
Room 102 in Hampshire's Franklin Patterson Hall.
Callbacks on Saturday, October 26th Times TBD
Small Dance Studio in Hampshire's Music & Dance Building.

FOR YOUR AUDITION:
Please prepare a 90-second excerpt from one of the 5 monologues contained within the attached PDF of the script prior to your audition. Monologues do not need to be memorized, however, thorough consideration of the text will be greatly appreciated.

Link to PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Po286mTi5AAWOw0ZdwMnk0H8Z15Z3PNi/view?usp=sharing

CONTENT ADVISORIES: This script includes sexual conduct/misconduct, illustrations of substance use/abuse, and language that illuminates on the misogyny and stigmatization directed towards/within the people in these real-life situations.

AUDITIONS ARE OPEN-CALL, however, representation is of utmost importance in our casting process. In order to create dialogue that explicitly interrogates the racism, transphobia, geographical backgrounds, and toxic gender roles that are intertwined with the public health issues facing this community, we want our casting to hold truth to the real individuals affected within it.

SHOWDATES:
March 26th, 27th, and 28th of 2020

ABOUT THIS PROCESS:
The Chemsex Monologues is commentary on the social use of methamphetamine, GHB, and Mephedrone in Queer Hook-up Culture, explored in 5 scenes threaded through one another. The Chemsex Monologues premiered at the European Chemsex Forum 2016 before transferring to the King's Head Theatre in May of that year. This iteration will be the U.S. premiere, extending a conversation overseas to American audiences.

Our work in the fall leading into our spring performances will involve community outreach, advocacy, and education on the public health issues surrounding, but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and other STI prevention, sexual violence, queer isolation and homelessness, body politics, depression, cultural awareness, and existing misconceptions.

NOT INTERESTED IN PERFORMING? JOIN THE DESIGN TEAM AS OUR:
- Sound Designer,
- Costume Designer,
- Set/Props Designer,
- Dramaturg

*Our designers will need to think critically upon how their role can guide our production and the audience to the heart of our message.

For any further questions/information, please contact Andrew Shepard or Tiz Rome at:

Tiz Rome (Director/Choreographer):
maro17@hampshire.edu

Andrew Shepard (Production Manager/Outreach Coordinator):
anls16@hampshire.edu