The Squirrels by Robert Askins

Part Romeo and Juliet, part King Lear, and part MacBeth, THE SQUIRRELS is a tragi-comical epic of prejudice and greed among squirrels living in a very divided tree.

"This cleverly written...production takes audiences on quite a wild ride. It's a jaw-dropping, spellbinding, and thoroughly enjoyable evening of theatre." -Broadway World

"It's a pleasure when you see a play which inspires deep thought about the world and our place in it. It's even better when you can enjoy some laughs along the way. "The Squirrels" provides lots of them, and much more." -Edge Media Network

“…an epic, an allegory, a tragedy and a cautionary tale all rolled into one.” -Times of San Diego

The Squirrels CASTING:

CAST DESCRIPTIONS:

We are seeking a diverse cast of actors who move well to play:

Sciurus, Great old gray squirrel

Chordata, Young gray squirrel. She is in love with Carolinensis

Mammalia, Older gray squirrel. Partner to Sciurus, mother to Chordata.

Rodentia, Young fox squirrel, adopted daughter of Sciurus.

Carolinensis, Young fox squirrel, in love with Chordata.

Sciuridae/The Scientist, Creepy gray squirrel, cartoon scientist.

Squirrel Ensemble

Playwrights

Robert Askins is the author of the Tony-nominated and Obie Award-winning Broadway hit Hand to God, which enjoyed a run on London’s West End and was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. His comedy Fish Display was part of the 2012 Ojai Playwrights Conference, and his play Permission, also developed at OPC, had its world premiere Off Broadway at MCC Theater in Spring 2015. Askins is currently working on a new a musical and plays with La Jolla Playhouse, the Alley Theatre, and Joey Parnes Productions. In addition, he’s a writer on the AMC series The Son, starring Pierce Brosnan. He is the recipient of two EST/Sloan grants, the Helen Merrill Emerging Playwrights Award, and an Arch and Bruce Davis Award for Playwriting.

Audition

Please prepare one comic or 2 short contrasting monologues (under 2 minutes total).

In Person: no additional times are currently scheduled:

By Video: Please submit the links to your video audition, along with your headshot & resume, to auditions@apollinairetheatre.com.

Please also read the information sheet, and fill out and send the audition sheet.

Please send your audition links or videos (please send a link to youtube/vimeo/etc. or send a low res video in your email- please do not send file transfers to download), headshot & resume, and audition sheet to: auditions@apollinairetheatre.com.

We will consider all submissions recieved through Nov. 6, and after that if there are available roles.

NOTE: If you have performed with us recently and feel we know your work, and prefer not to present new material, please read the information sheet, and download or print, fill out and send the audition sheet. Please send your audition sheet to: auditions@apollinairetheatre.com.

Rehearsals will be held weeknights and Sundays.

Production dates are: Show 1: Dec. 28, 2024-Jan. 19, 2025 - (these dates may be shifted one week later) Show 2: Feb. 21, 2025-March 16, 2025 - Show 3: April 18, 2025-May 18, 2025

There is a stipend involved, minimum: $1,000.