We The Forest People

Production Company
Independent
Casting Director(s): 
Olympia Tomasta
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Theatre / Live Performance
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

Small profit share

Audition Date(s)
By May 25th
Audition Location
Online
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
September 4, 7, 11 and 14, 2025
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Ron Basford Park Granville Island
Submission Deadline
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Submission Instructions

Please submit a self tape with 16 bars of two contrasting songs (at least one song being classic musical theater) along with your resume and a headshot to: wetheforestpeople.show@gmail.com

Project Synopsis
Drawing from the aesthetics of Alphonse Mucha, 19th century Romanticism and Czech and Slovak folklore, We The Forest People is a kenspeckled world brushing up against our own, inspired by the rich intricacies of nature and self. People dance spiraling around each other in an open field. A lantern flickers brightly in the cool night air. A soft and lilting melody drifts on the crisp clear breeze. A man of moss leads the way, and a woman cloaked in white becomes frozen in time. Whimsical beings awaken and the forest stirs, rushing forth to encompass the walking dreamer. Like the paintings of the Romantics We the Forest People is a look into the emotions of nature, the adventures of the individual and the stories of heroes of old. It seeks answers to the questions: Why do we tell stories? Why must we tell stories? And what happens when a story is lost? Is it ever truly gone? Through flowing costumes and dancing in grass, durational stillness and durational endurance We The Forest People paints a world full of life, love and burning fire. Like wisps of memories of times long forgotten, paintings both ancient and new come to life in this thrilling adventure through another time and space.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

This production will take place outdoors rain or shine. Rehearsals will take place Monday-Thursday in August starting on the 11th (downtown Vancouver). This show will take place as part of the Vancouver Fringe Festival.

Character 1
The Walking Dreamer
Age
18-30
Gender
Female
Description
A young women is woken from her slumber in a strange and enchanting world full of mystical creatures. Looking for a performer with a background in musical theater, dance and/or singing, however no experience is required.
Character 2
The Moss Man
Age
18-50
Gender
Male
Description
An ancient being who guides people to meet the woman of the woods. Looking for a performer with a background in musical theater, dance and/or singing, however no experience is required.
Character 3
The Woman of the Woods
Age
30-50
Gender
Female
Description
An ancient being who has lived in this glade for many a year. She is full of wisdom, power, elegance and grace. Looking for a performer with a background in musical theater, dance and/or singing, however no experience is required.
Character 4
The Flower Folk
Age
18-50
Gender
Open
Description
Different woodland beings all graceful and ethereal. Some have a touch of malice towards The Walking Dreamer while others watch her with curiosity and awe. Looking for performers with a background in musical theater, dance and/or singing, however no experience is required.