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Yocum Institute Auditions for ‘Dragons Love Tacos’

Yocum Institute Auditions for ‘Dragons Love Tacos’
Auditions happening for older teens/adults on Sunday, January 31 at 4PM at Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn 19609.

This show is for Family and Young Audiences, but performed primarily by Adults/ Older Teens.

By Ernine Nolan
Based on the book Adam Rubin
Director, Beverly Houck
Original music by Chris Heslop

Audition Date: Sunday, January 31 at 4PM at
Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn 19609
Performance Dates:
March 20 @ 11AM & 2PM
March 21 @ 2PM
March 26 @ 6PM
March 27 @ 2PM @ 6PM
Rehearsals will begin February 7th.

For the audition, bring your headshot and resume and arrive dressed to move and be playful. All roles are paid. Performances are in-person wearing masks and socially distant blocking for the performance.

Casting Breakdown:
The Dragons, non speaking physical roles, ages 16 +++++
Red Dragon – helpful, friendly
Blue Dragon – timid, shy
White Dragon – energetic, clumsy
Yellow Dragon – trickster, silly
The Boy, speaking and singing role. must appear age 10-12
Leroy the Dog, non speaking, the Boy’s sidekick open to ages 12++++

The Role of the “Man in Suit” is already cast.

More info on Covid precautions, Please note that planning was taken into account when choosing this particular show: Dragons and Dog will have filtered masks built into their costumes. Cast of 7, only 2 speaking roles (will wear a mask). Plus 2 musicians. We are doing our best to create live in person theater in a thoughtful and safe as possible way.

Any other questions, please direct them to Beverly Houck, [email protected]