Waiting for the Bus
by Art Spark Texas

Aug. 19 - Aug. 28

Waiting for The Bus is an exciting new work written by local playwright and disability advocate James Burnside. Be a part of this groundbreaking play exploring the hidden stories of residential asylums and their continued impact on people with disabilities. 


Art Spark Texas is inviting you to audition for the world premier of

Waiting For the Bus

By James Burnside

CASTING CALL

Submission deadline Wednesday August 28, 2024 

  • Comedic and dramatic performance opportunities
  • Actors with disabilities are encouraged to audition
  • 28 total roles available with double casting likely
  • 18+ years old
  • Non Equity
  • Paid – Stipend

How to Audition

Auditions will be video submissions or virtual.**

**Zoom Audition option available Wednesday August 21, 2024 7-9 pm. By online appointment only. Contact hross1110@gmail.com to schedule.

Record a video of you performing one of the monologues included here. 

Link to monologues: Regular Print 

Link to monologues Large Print

Click HERE to go to Art Spark page with audio recording of monologues

Please fill out this form to submit your 3 attachments:

  • resume 
  • headshot 
  • video submission

Link to form:

https://forms.gle/HNHG3AM15Mbyxz696 

Click HERE to go to page with audio link for submission form

Submission deadline Wednesday August 28, 2024

Rehearsal Schedule

Weekly Zoom rehearsals with steadily increasing in-person rehearsals in Austin, full schedule to be determined.  

Show Week One

Thursday November 14, 2024 at 7 pm – Preview

Friday November 15, 2024 at 7 pm – Opening Night 

Saturday November 16, 2024 at 7 pm – Show

Sunday November 17, 2024 at 2 pm – Matinee

Show Week Two

One weekday school show according to actors' availability 

Friday November 22, 2024 at 7 pm – Show

Saturday November 23, 2024 at 2 pm – Matinee 

Saturday November 23, 2024 at 7 pm – Show (Possible)

Submission deadline Wednesday August 28, 2024