DESCRIPTION
In the Valley (Developmental Reading at The Tank)
Written by Morris McLennan
Directed by Quinn Riggs
Performance Dates:
Jan 30
Jan 31
Feb 1
This is a developmental reading that potentially will include some staging, but the primary focus of this run is to develop the script in rehearsal for future production. We will be rehearsing both on zoom and in person through January 2025 in Manhattan/Brooklyn. Approximately 4-8 hours of rehearsal a week. Flexible schedule. Stipend information with character descriptions below.
SYNOPSIS:
In the Valley is an apocalypse romance set a thousand years from today, in a world of monsters, magic, and relics of the ancient oil fields. It follows the lives of Yan, a queer witch, and Brynjar, a man consumed in a religious cult crusade. Yan discovers Brynjar in the Valley after he’s mysteriously injured and left behind by his battalion. The two go through an epic love story of self discovery to learn the history of the world and what their lives look like in the grand scheme of everything.
CONTENT ADVISORY: This script involves themes of religious trauma and mentions suicide ideation/attempt.
ROLES:
Looking for performers of any race, ethnicity, and nationality. Priority will be given to trans/GNC and/or queer performers.
There are also roles written for puppets. We will not have physical puppets for this reading but will have people reading for the parts. Voice actors or anyone interested in voice work is encouraged to submit.
Please let us know which roles you are interested in being considered for in your email or fill out the form below.
THE PEOPLE ($50 stipend each)
- Yan (he/they): A witch. A healer. 20s-30s.
Only considering trans masc, trans men, and non-binary performers
- Brynjar (he/him): A human. A soldier. 20s-40s.
Considering any queer men / masc performers
THE PUPPETS ($30 stipend each)
- The Librarian (she/her): A looming old librarian puppet.
Considering performers of any gender identity.
- The Father (he/him): A massive and grotesque biblical puppet.
Considering performers of any gender identity.
For ALL ROLES: Please submit a recording (2 min max) of any contemporary realism or sci-fi/fantasy themed work.
*Optional for For THE LIBRARIAN and THE FATHER: Please submit a recording (1 min max) of any creative/fantasy voice work.
Please let us know which roles you are interested in being considered for in your email or fill out the form attached
DURATION
Jan 5, 2025 -
Feb 1, 2025
SALARY
$0.00 – $0.00
per hour
