It feels like forever since I wrote on this blog and need to speak about the excitement that I have going into the fall.

If you have not seen the show at Cafe Mocha this month:  Distortion:  The Works of Peter Ehlinger you're in for a definite treat.  His asian inspired work is simply amazing and a great follow up to Lauren Acton, Genevive LeVo and Gretchen Diehl.

First news which I am tremendously excited about is getting the rights to do The Rocky Horror Show this October!   Distortion in conjunction with The Barnstormers in Ridley Park will present what will be an off-the-hook theater show version of Rocky Horror. 

Please come out and audition casting breakdown is as follows:

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show – Distortion Arts Project in conjunction with The Barnstormers Theater is auditioning for Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show for non-AEA performers on Sat. August 16, 2008 at the Ethical Society 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia from 1-5 and on Sun. August 17 at The Barnstormers 402 Tome St. Ridley Park, PA 19078 (just off the R2 stop in Ridley Park) 1-5 pm. Performances are 10/17-18, 10/24-25 and 10/31 and 11/1 with a special Midnight Performance on Halloween. If you cannot do the Midnight performance please let us know.

Open Casting for all roles.

Dr. Frank-N-Furter – 20's-30's Pop/Rock tenor – Actor must have charisma, charm and athletic body.

Magenta – 20s-40s Alto

Brad – 20s Pop Belter – Athletic, muscular young and nebbish must be comfortable being in underwear the majority of the show.

Janet – 20s Pop Soprano – Athletic, young and innocent must be comfortable being in bra and a slip the majority of the show.

Narrator – 50's – very authoritative figure fatherly.

Riff Raff – 20s-30s Pop Rock tenor – The lead "servant" must be athletic and have dance ability.

Columbia – 20s Rock soprano – Cute, punk and must be able to tap

Rocky – 20s Pop Rock Tenor – MUST be athletic and muscular will spend the show in his underwear.

Eddie/Dr. Scott – 20s High Belt Rock Tenor – Could cast this with a larger female as well.

Trixie – 20s-30s – "Cigarette girl" – Retro-cute – may also help crowd with audience participation.

Phantoms – 4 to 6 male/female ensemble.

Also auditioning musicians for the pit band must play and know contemporary rock music as well.

As you know this is heavy on audience interaction and you will be auditioned to show off your improv talent as well.

Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together with you when you come to audition. For answers to any questions or to submit early please email Distortion Arts Project at willyphillydares@gmail.com

In September, we open the month with Distortion:  The Work of Sharon Daws on 9/5.  Her images are thoughtful, imaginitive and full of strong heroic women and images.  We have paired with AQS Visual Management and Cafe Mocha for two full days of art, music, food and fun on 9/6.  You should come out.

On 9/19 we will be presenting Roots at the Goggleworks in Reading Pa.  Featuring the combined talents of Distortion Arts Project, Goggleworks  Art Complex and the Berks Arts Council we answer the question "Can You Come Back Home?"  Featuring food, beverages and entertainment by Reading Civic Theatre, Reading Community Players and Genesius Theater this is something NOT to miss.

I'd like to also introduce my new assistant and Sponsorship Chair Benjamin Beeler. 

Thanks for reading and keep Distorted!