Stage Manager and Costumer needed for Invaders of Mathmatica

Ghostlight Ensemble is seeking a Stage Manager and a Costumer for its February production of Invaders of Mathmatica by Ensemble Member Nick Conrad. Invaders of Mathmatica is part of our Nightlight young audiences series, which produces original, adapted and forgotten plays geared toward children and the adults who love them. The play tells the story of the planet of Mathmatica where math and science are revered above all else. But their culture has advanced without artistic expression and with a fear of outsiders. The planet has shut itself off from other worlds, figurative and literally. But when three outsiders crash on the surface bringing with them music, art and dance, the princess of Mathmatica begins to question the logic of their isolationist tendencies and the history she’s always been taught.

Job Details:
The Stage Manger will attend all rehearsals and performances.

The Costumer will dress 6 actors (with three actors portraying 2 characters each) and 2 understudies. For our young audience productions we aim for our costume design to be inspired by the type of costumes a child might put together for themselves were they designing a robot or princess outfit. So, costumes do not necessarily need to be complex, but must be functional. We ask that the Costumer be available for virtual production meetings, in-person designer run, tech week and wardrobe fittings in January/February. Dates confirmed according to cast and production team availability.

Key Dates:
Production Schedule: Rehearsals in January 2025. 3-4 rehearsals/week on weeknights or weekend days, to be scheduled according to cast availability.

Tech: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with additional rehearsals during the week of Feb. 3-7 in the evenings.

Performances: Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Feb. 8-9 and Feb. 15-16, 2025, at Bughouse Theatre in the NorthCenter neighborhood of Chicago (1910 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613).

Instructions to Apply:
To be considered, please send resume to Maria Burnham maria@ghostlightensemble.com

Pay Rate/Range:
$250 stipend for each job.

Auditions announced for Invaders of Mathmatica

Ghostlight Ensemble is casting for its February production of Invaders of Mathmatica by Ensemble Member Nick Conrad. Invaders of Mathmatica is part of our Nightlight young audiences series, which produces original, adapted and forgotten plays geared toward children and the adults who love them. The play tells the story of the planet of Mathmatica where math and science are revered above all else. But their culture has advanced without artistic expression and with a fear of outsiders. The planet has shut itself off from other worlds, figurative and literally. But when three outsiders crash on the surface bringing with them music, art and dance, the princess of Mathmatica begins to question the logic of their isolationist tendencies and the history she’s always been taught.

Please note: We will also be casting for a workshop staged reading of Drink the Past Dry with an invited audience. More information on that is available here. Please indicate in your submission if you are interested in being considered for this project as well.

Character Type:
Ghostlight will be casting for the following roles and for two understudies to split coverage of roles. Casting for the following:

King Algebra of Mathmatica: A fair and kind ruler. He trusts The Prime Council even though he doesn’t always agree with them. He loves his Daughter and his people, but is torn between her wishes and what he believes is best for his people.

Princess V: Happy, energetic longs for adventure. V wants to know what life on other planets is like. She is smart, a quick study and always looking to the sky. She only has one friend Digit, a robotic caretaker.  

Digit: The Robotic friend and assistant to V.

Sway: from Dancetopia- Comes from a culture that uses dance and body movement as their primary artistic expression. Moves fluidly and gracefully like a ballerina.  This actor also plays Vector.

Hue: from Artopolis- hails from a world that celebrates all types of art. Always drawing and painting on everything. Always getting in trouble.  This actor also plays Factor.

Aria: from Vo-cal- The planet of Vo-cal celebrates singing in all forms Mostly speaks in singsong. Sings when nervous. This actor also plays Ratio.

Vector: Leader of the Prime Council knows the secrets of Mathmatica but conceals it from everyone to remain in power. Fears outsiders and is terrified of losing power and influence.

Factor: Always falls in line with Vector. Backs up everything they say and do.

Ratio: The religious leader of the planet. Prays in Pi. “Let us Pray 3.14-159-265-3589”

Time Commitment:
Rehearsals will be 3-4 times/week on weeknight evenings and/or weekend days in January 2025. Final dates will be confirmed after review of cast conflicts.

Cast members and understudies MUST be available the following dates:

Tech: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and rehearsals during the week of Feb. 3-7 in the evenings.

Performances: Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Feb. 8-9 and Feb. 15-16, 2025, at Bughouse Theatre in the NorthCenter neighborhood of Chicago (1910 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613).

Materials To Prepare:
Please submit your headshot and resume to Jean Mueller-Burr, Casting Director, at casting@ghostlightensemble.com. Please clearly indicate if you have any conflicts during indicated audition times on Dec 14 & Dec. 15. Please also indicate if you’d like to be considered for the staged reading of Drink the Past Dry.

Sides will be provided.

Pay:
Cast & Understudies: $100 rehearsal stipend + $25 per performance. In addition, performers will receive one comp ticket to a performance of their choosing.

Audition Time & Location:
General: Saturday, Dec. 14: 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. at City Lit Theater (1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660)

Callbacks: Sunday, Dec. 15: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at City Lit Theater.

Contact:
Jean Mueller-Burr
Email: casting@ghostlightensemble.com