SEVEN Auditions

BLACK STRIPE THEATER AUDITIONS

       April 14-17, Black Stripe Theater will present the acclaimed documentary play SEVEN.

SEVEN tells the true stories of seven women who bravely fought for the well-being of women, families, and children around the globe: in Russia, protecting women from domestic violence; in Cambodia, rescuing girls from human trafficking; in Guatemala, giving voice to the poor; in Afghanistan, empowering rural women; in Nigeria and Pakistan, fighting for women’s education and rights; and in Northern Ireland, promoting peace and equality.

SEVEN will be directed by Rachel Walzer and produced by Sarajean Rossitto.

Introduction meeting and auditions for production crew and actors:

Sunday January 10th: 5:30pm~ 9:30pm 
*** Akasaka Civic Center, Meeting room 1, on the 4^th floor

Friday January 15th: 6:00 ~ 9:30pm 
*** Akasaka Civic Center, Meeting room 2, on the 4^th floor

We are looking for:

·    At least 7 women actors from various backgrounds and of various ages. Non-native English speakers who are comfortable communicating in English are most welcome.

·  Various artists including  singers, dancers, musicians etc.

·  A production team to help backstage with hair, costumes,  & performance support.

·  A management and promotion team to help with ticket sales, PR, outreach & marketing to embassies, universities and international organizations as well as the general public.

To schedule an audition or to confirm attendance at one of the above dates, contact us at: seventheplaytokyo at gmail dot com

Audition Venue information:

Akasaka Civic Center, 赤坂区民センター

The Center is on Aoyama Dori, inside the Akasaka Community Plaza

〒107-0052 東京都港区赤坂4-18-13 赤坂コミュニティーぷらざ内

Access:

10 minutes from exit A of Akasaka Mituske station on the Ginza and Marunouchi lines.
10 minutes from exit 4 of Aoyama 1chome station on the Oedo, Hanzomon and Ginza lines.

MAP: http://www.akasaka-civiccenter.jp/shisetsu/access.html

Jan 10  => Meeting room 1, on the 4^th floor

Jan 15 => Meeting room 2, on the 4^th floor

The room is reserved under "PSC"

SEVEN 1st MEETING INFO

This meeting is for anyone interested in taking part in any way. We understand not everyone is able to join so we will hold a follow-up meeting as well as the auditions in January.  

 If you know anyone who might be interested in joining our team - please bring them along and ask them to sign up using this form. ( It was been updated after the first days but is basically the same.)

DATE / TIME Saturday, Dec 19, from 5:30 pm
* The main part of the meeting will be 5:30-7:30, however we may continue on with discussion until 8:00pm or so - depending on people's interests and schedules.

Contents and Schedule

1. production introductions by Sarajean and Rachel (5-15 min)

2. introductions  (5-15 min)

3. reading of the play - we would love everyone to take part in this, but it is not required.  (about 60-75 min)

4. discussion about the play and production  (20-40 min)

Location Takanawa Community plaza 2nd floor*you must enter from the main street entrance, the direct entrance from the subway to the main Hall is closed in the evenings and on weekends.

address 港区高輪一丁目16番25号　 高輪コミュニティーぷらざ内
just 2 minutes from Takanawa Shirokanedai station Exit # 1MAP AND ACCESS: http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/shisetsu/kumincenter/kumincenter/05.htmlROOM NAME => 第一創作室（daiichi sosaku-shitsu) on the 2ND FLOOR

NOTE: the room is reserved under my volunteer group's name "PSC"

WHAT TO BRING  - an open mind

NO NEED TO BRING -  scripts, resumes or the like

Besides actors - also needed are a production team to help with:

- outreach an PR

- getting sponsorship from embassies and businesses

- issue/NPO materials

- flier and website design

- front of house

- ticketing AND record keeping

- back stage support

- photography

- prop gathering

- costuming, wardrobe

- makeup and hair

- help finding and booking rehearsal space

-  PLUS singers, dancers, musicians or other artists

* So yes we need diverse persons the make this a success!

Please join us even if you are not sure is are able to join the team.

December 19 meeting info

Meeting for all interested the SEVEN on December 19 @ 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Join us even if you are just interested in knowing more. 

We understand that you may want to join this initial reading but you may not be sure if you will be available or interested to be involved in the production.

LOCATION Takanawa Community Center, (高輪区民センター) Meeting room
just 2 minutes from Takanawa Shirokanedai station Exit # 1
港区高輪一丁目16番25号　高輪コミュニティーぷらざ内

MAP AND ACCESS: http://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/shisetsu/kumincenter/kumincenter/05.html

* We will send more information about the meeting if you sign up here.

Find out more about SEVEN - a Documentary Play http://seventheplay.com/
Find out more about Black Stripe Theater http://blackstripetheater.com/

Announcing SEVEN

As part of the MARCH TO MARCH and International Women’s Day 2016, Sarajean Rossitto and Rachel Walzer are happy to announce the Black Stripe Theater presentation of the internationally acclaimed documentary play SEVEN in mid-April 2016. Want to be part of this exciting experience?

Join our initial meeting on Dec 19, at 5:30-7:30pm!

Final auditions will take place in January but we would like anyone interested - even if you have no theater experience - to join our team!  

Please sign up here.

< More info about the meeting will be sent to everyone who signs up. >

ABOUT SEVEN - A DOCUMENTARY PLAY
SEVEN tells the true stories of seven women who bravely fought for the
well-being of women, families, and children around the globe:
- in Russia, protecting women from domestic violence;
- in Cambodia, rescuing girls from human trafficking;
- in Guatemala, giving voice to the poor;
- in Afghanistan, empowering rural women;
- in Nigeria and Pakistan, fighting for women’s education and rights;
- in Northern Ireland, promoting peace and equality.

 SEVEN needs you :
- At least 7 women actors from various backgrounds and of various ages. Non-native English speakers who are comfortable communicating in English are most welcome.
- A production team to help with scheduling, costumes, music, & performance support.
- Singers, dancers, various artists. Persons with experience in choreography also encouraged to join. All genders, ages and nationalities welcome!
- A diverse promotion team to help with ticket sales, PR, outreach & marketing to embassies, universities and international organizations as well as the general public.

Any questions? contact us seventheplaytokyo (at) gmail (dot)com