06/07/2021
AUDITION: Casting 4 Non-Union Actors for digital performance of “My Korean Canadian Friend” at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2021
SYNOPSIS: “My Korean Canadian Friend” follows two Korean immigrant boys who compete in a South Korean game show where they learn how to be Canadian in order to fit in and survive the dangerous territories of high school.
SCHEDULE: Rehearsals will take place sometime in late June to mid July. There will be 4 performances in the Primetime series at the Toronto Fringe Festival from July 21-July 31.
COMPENSATION: Compensation for the production will be paid through profit share.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Applicants must send their submission by June 9. Select applicants will be notified for a Zoom audition from June 10-13.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Specify if there is a time and date that works best for you
- Headshot
- CV
- 1-2 min monologue or demo reel
Send all documents to [email protected] with the email subject: My Korean Canadian Friend Audition – [Name of Role] – [Your Name]
Open to Non-Union and Equity Performers.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Eric – Asian teenage male. Immigrated from South Korea to Canada 10 years ago. Has fully assimilated to Canadian behaviour, attitudes, and values. Demonstrates a wide variety of knowledge of Korean culture. Hot tempered. Stubborn. Domineering. Ability to perform in Korean and English preferred, but not required.
Kang Joon – Asian teenage male.. Recently immigrated from South Korea. Follows traditional Korean culture, customs, behaviour, attitudes, and speech. Sincere. Warm hearted. Patient. Naive. Ability to perform in Korean and English preferred, but not required.
MC 1/Boy – (Late teens-mid 20s) (Open to any gender, or race) The main host of the variety show. Leads conversation between all characters. Diplomatic.
MC 2/Ajani/Psychologist – (Late teens-mid 20s) (Open to any gender, or race) The supporting host of the selected variety show. Outspoken. Compassionate.
* Please note that character names may change.
For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]
