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Chicago's campiest and most ridiculous queer theater
Hell in a Handbag Productions is seeking understudies for our upcoming remount of David Cerda’s 1999 Chicago fringe favorite, Joan Crawford Goes to Hell directed by Cheryl Snodgrass.
This production is a ridiculous romp exploring the life of Hollywood legend Joan Crawford through campy parody and scathing satire. After passing away, Joan finds herself in Hell, where she meets the Devil and is forced to view her life through the eyes of Christina Crawford, author of the infamous tell-all book, Mommie Dearest. Due to the scale of the story, we are seeking three actors to portray different versions of Joan throughout the production.
Material to Prepare:
A side will be provided and actors will submit video auditions.
Time Commitment:
Rehearsals have begun, and run Monday-Thursday, 7pm-10pm, and Saturdays 11:00am-3:00pm. Understudies are not required to attend all rehearsals.
Dates are as follows: Tech/Load in August 14, Tech August 15, 16, Dress August 17-20
Previews: August 21, 22, 23, 28 Opens: August 29
Runs: Thru September 27 with possible 1 week extension
Character Type/Restrictions:
We're are seeking performers familiar with the camp/parody/ridiculous comedy style for our upcoming show. Any race or gender identification for the following roles:
Child Christina Crawford/various roles (Understudy) plays 5 years- 10 years. 18- 30 (no kids please). She starts out adorable and innocent but soon becomes Joan's biggest adversary. Petite is idea but we're open to all sizes. Must have wicked comic timing.
Teen/Adult Christina Crawford (Understudy) plays 16-30. (Actor should be (21- 30) Based on the Mommie Dearest version. She is awkward and desperately trying to win her mothers approval.
Mature Joan Crawford (Understudy) 40- 60, portrays older Joan. Seeking confident, actors that can make strong, melodramatic choices and go from heartbreaking to horrible in seconds.
Ensemble Understudies: Seek all types various characters in the show and understudies that can play multiple roles.
To apply for this job email your details to handbagproductions@gmail.com