STAGED READING CASTING CALL
Playwright/Director: Bella Panciocco
Stage Manager: Samba Pathak
Staged Reading will be presented as a part of the New Works Festival at Workhouse Arts Center (9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, Virginia 22079).
This reading is a non-union, unpaid opportunity.
Performance Date: August 24th at 10:00 AM
CONTENT WARNING: This show contains some mature content including depictions of Hospitals, Needles, Blood, Eating Disorders, Profanity, and Strong Language.
SYNOPSIS
Type One-Derful Camp is the place to be, especially if you’re a Type 1 Diabetic teen. When Gwen arrives at diabetic summer camp as a newly diagnosed diabetic, she expects to find people who understand her. But then she meets Victoria, Jackie, and Simone, and she can’t help but compare herself to them, the kids who’ve had diabetes the longest. What does it mean to be a Type 1 Diabetic? This play is about girlhood, diabetes, and learning to love yourself!
DATES
29-hour rehearsal period during August 12-24. The availability of the team determines times and dates. Performance Date: August 24th at 10:00 am at Workhouse Arts Center (Lorton, VA)
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
CASTING NOTE: TYPE 1 DIABETIC ACTORS ARE HEAVILY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY but non-diabetic actors feel free to apply as well.
GWEN
Newly Type 1 Diabetic, the so called "noob" of the camp. 15 years old. She is fairly shy due to her feeling very overwhelmed by everything.
VICTORIA
The one who has had Type 1 Diabetes the longest. She seems to know a lot, and to everyone, she is the "perfect" diabetic. 16 years old. She tries to be sincere, but sometimes, it turns out wrong. She likes to have control.
CAROLINE
The punny camp counselor of Cabin 22. She is also a Type 1 diabetic. 20 years old. She is fun, upbeat, and a little cringe but committed to the girls.
JACKIE
She has had Type 1 Diabetes the second longest. She is loud and edgy. She calls her insulin pump her dick. 16 years old. Loves food but has a hard relationship with it.
SIMONE
She has had Type 1 Diabetes the third longest. She is a bit more reserved than the other girls, but she is incredibly kind. 15 years old. Doesn't like blood.
STAGE DIRECTIONS
Please review and film a self-tape of one of the provided sides. It does not have to be memorized; we just want to see your character choices!
All submissions are due by August 5, 2024
Please get in touch with Bella at ipanciocco@yahoo.com with any questions.