Auditions for GROUNDED by: George Brant

Directed by Emily Lange

 

Matrix Theatre Company is seeking a non-equity actor to join us in the production of a one-woman
play Grounded by George Brant

 

Synopsis: 

An unexpected pregnancy ends an ace fighter pilot's career in the sky. Reassigned to operate military
drones from a windowless trailer outside Las Vegas, she hunts terrorists by day and returns to her
family each night. As the pressure to track a high-profile target mounts, the boundaries begin to blur
between the desert in which she lives and the one she patrols half a world away. Grounded is a
gripping tale of the emotional, physical, and psychological tolls of modern warfare, but through its
narrative, we see that humanity can be found even in the complex web of conflict.

 

Role Description: 

The Pilot: a woman in her mid-to-late 30s. She should have no allergies or asthma after 12 years of
age, distant vision of at least 20/200 but corrected to 20/20, and near vision of 20/40 but corrected
to 20/20. She should have a sitting height of between 2 foot 9 inches and 3 foot 4 inches, and a
vertical standing height of between 5 foot 4 inches and 6 foot 5 inches tall. She should possess
normal color vision and meet other physical weight requirements, with no more than 32% body fat.
She should be able to complete a 1.5 miles run in 13 minutes and 56 seconds or less, as well as
complete 50 sit-ups and 27 push-ups in a timed test of one minute each. She should have graduated
at the top of her class and have a well-rounded education. She should possess heightened situational
awareness.

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Auditions:  

At Matrix Theatre Company; 2730 Bagley St Detroit, MI 48216
Saturday, September 28th 2:00-5:00pm
Monday, September 30th 7:00-10:00pm

 

You need no formal audition or performance training to participate. 

 

Signups here: https://calendly.com/mdluge/grounded-auditions
*Walk-ins are welcome!

 

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled audition time to fill out the necessary
paperwork. Headshot and resume are appreciated but not required (please audition even if you do
not have these materials).
Each actor will be given a 10 minute time slot for their audition. Please prepare a one minute
monologue of your choosing. The additional time will be spent working with the director from the
script. Be prepared to move and play!

Bring any known conflicts from October - November 2024

 

Dates and Locations:  

Rehearsals: Tuesday, October 1st - Saturday, November 2nd (Specific Dates and Times TBD)
Tech Week: Sunday, November 3rd - Friday, November 8th
Performances: Saturday, November 9th; Sunday, November 10th; Saturday, November 16th;
Sunday, November 17th; Talkbacks following Sunday performances; With a possible extension TBD

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All auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at Matrix Theatre: 2730 Bagley St, Detroit,
MI 48216
 

Actor will receive a stipend of: $600; Only 18+ are eligible for contract/paid roles.

 

For more info email info@matrixtheatre.org

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