Teatro Paraguas is auditioning…

Name of the Production the Audition is For: Waking Up, by Augusto Federico Amador

Brief Story Description: A young man with paralyzing death anxiety becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman he meets at the wake of his uncle. Only to learn that not only did she never know his uncle, she has an addiction to crashing the wakes of strangers. Together, she leads them on an adventure as “wake hoppers”, crashing a series of wakes and funerals as he falls deeply in love with a woman who is more in love with the dead than the living.

Directed by: Rick Vargas

Dates of the Production: 11 performances July 11-27, 2025

Venue: Teatro Paraguas

Roles to Audition For:
JEREMY: Late 20's early 30's male: Cerebral presence with primal
instinct, base sense of humor.

SAMARA: 28 female: Very deliberate, highly observant, quick witted.

LUKAS: Early 30's: Attentive friend: his world crashing in silently.

KATHY: early 40's female: Kind, compassionate: on course for a life
altering event.

Dates and Times of the Audition(s):
Saturday, May 10 @ 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 11 @ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location of the Audition: Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie

Compensation: $750 minimum

Are union actors to be compensated as such? (e.g. Equity).: No

Appointment required?: Drop in. No appointment required.

Additional information actors may need:
Color-blind casting. Everyone welcome!
This production is the world premiere of this exciting and fast-paced play.
Cold readings.
If the production does well at the box office, compensation will be increased.
Intimacy: some kissing

If unable to attend auditions, please email teatroparaguas@gmail.com to schedule an audition.

For More Information, Contact: teatroparaguas@gmail.com ; 505-424-1601

EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS NOTICE: May 25, 2025