trip. is seeking a diverse cast of non-Equity performers (early 20's - early 30's) for the world premier of the musical love on me.
Written by Graham Brown & Roger Wyly
Rehearsals will begin in June with 3 performances scheduled for early August. A full production will be mounted in February of 2027 for Chicago's Theatre week.
We are specifically looking for flexible performers who can act, sing, and play one or more of the following: guitar, drums, bass, piano, mandolin, ukulele and violin. Any additional instruments are also welcome.
love on me follows the journey of Zach, Sarah Beth, Mary & Steve the Drummer as they navigate music, ambition, and their evolving understanding of what it means to be in love.
Seeking
Zach
Sarah Beth
Mary
Steve the Drummer
Ensemble Member 1
Ensemble Member 2
The Musical Numbers
The musical features 21 songs, including "Love on Me," "The Busking Song," "The Clone of Lizzie Borden," & "This is Love.” The songs range from upbeat and romantic to introspective and dark, walking through multiple genres including but not limited to, country, rock, punk, heavy metal, children’s songs and broadway belt.
Self Tape Instructions
Please email a YouTube or Vimeo Link to castingdirectortrip@gmail.com
of you performing a song, (32-bar (or about 1:30) in the genre of your choice
If possible, please accompany yourself. Should singing while playing your instrument be impossible, please send a separate link to demonstrate your instrumental ability.
Graham Brown is an award winning producer, writer, director and actor. He was most recently seen in the critically acclaimed TV movie something about bubbles for which he garnered 35 wins from various film festivals around the world (see IMBd). He is also the founder and artistic director of trip. (trip2media.com). Established in 1995, trip. has had the pleasure of working with hundreds of incredible artists over the years producing shows in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas & Chicago (see history). Playwriting & directing credits include 4PLAY, Sex in a Series (NYC, Chicago & LA), hope..., (NYC & Chicago) and finding gräfenberg (NYC & Chicago) and most recently sTalking Andersonville(Chicago) He is the recipient of grants from The Museum of Modern Art and the New York City Council of Arts.
Roger Wyly has been writing songs in countless genres since his early childhood. He is currently performing an acoustic solo act throughout the southwest. He is also a TIA Recognized teacher in the content area of English language Arts for the Lubbock Independent School District. Along with his efforts in education and music, he has been the Artistic Director of Second Story Productions (an after school theatre project for lower socio-economic children),owner/operator of Twin Son scenery, Scenic Artist for Lubbock Summer Rep and Technical Director for the Texas Tech Lab Theater.
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Founded in 1995 (see history), trip. is a multimedia production company
dedicated to reaching out to a new audience by producing original work that is vital, challenging and relevant.
trip. strives to consistently provide audiences with a unique, truthful and engaging experience
through a commitment to the actor, particularly the actor as a part of the ensemble.
(see company)
Equally dedicated to developing and nourishing a sense of community,
trip. seeks to bridge the gap between artist and audience.
trip. a place we have not been before.
with the help of individual patrons + grants, trip. has had the privilege
of working with hundreds of incredible artists in new york, chicago + now los angeles
your financial love will help pay for theatre rental, sets, lights, sound, costumes,
props, insurance, marketing, stage managers, directors + of course, actors.
it all adds up, so please help us so we can turn the lights on + share the trip. show your support + make a tax deductible donation + become part of our community
trip. is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization.
Contributions for the purposes of trip must be made payable
to Fractured Atlas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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