Casting Statement/Audition Info

Casting Statement/Audition Info

Casting in theatre and film has a long history of exclusionary, unjust, and harmful practices and impacts. This history also includes innovations and critical responses to the world around us and the practice of storytelling. As such, conversations about and practices in casting are fluid. In light of this, the BGSU Department of Theatre and Film engages with various approaches to casting, including color-conscious, identity-conscious, and coalitional casting. We recognize that considerations of identity—including race, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity and national origin, neurodiversity, and disability—shape society and the stories we tell, and are therefore vital components to the casting process.

 Due to the fluidity of conversations regarding casting we seek continuous education, reflection, and action. The following sources are authored by individuals currently contributing to conversations about inclusive casting practices:

· “Hampshire College’s Notes on Race and Casting” by Will Macadams

· “Conscious Casting and Letting Playwrights Lead” by David Valdes Greenwood

· Herrera, Brian E. "'But Do We Have the Actors for That?': Some Principles of Practice for Staging Latinx Plays in a University Theatre Context." Theatre Topics, vol. 27, no. 1, 2017, pp. 23-35. https://muse-jhu-edu.ezproxy.bgsu.edu/article/653164/pdf

· Herrera, Brian Eugenio. “Miranda’s Manifesto.” Theater, vol. 47, no. 2, May 2017, pp. 23–33. EBSCOhost, https://doi-org.ezproxy.bgsu.edu/10.1215/01610775-3785134. https://research-ebsco-com.ezproxy.bgsu.edu/c/ihvsun/viewer/pdf/duvwfpetfb

· Ruiz, Jerry. "Strategies for Directing Latinx Plays.” Latinx Actor Training. Routledge, 2023, pp. 235-242.

· Luckett, Sharrell D., and Tia M. Shaffer. Black Acting Methods: Critical Approaches. Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, Abingdon, Oxon;New York, NY;, 2017.

· “Identity-Conscious Casting: Moving Beyond Color-Blind and Color-Conscious Casting” by Lavina Jadhwani and Vicor Vazquez

· “Theatre History Podcast #46: Reimagining Shakespeare’s Legacy with Madeline Sayet” produced by Michael Lueger

Audition Notice and Sign-Up

Audition Notice:

The Department of Theatre and Film is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages, as well as d/Deaf, to attend every audition. Auditions are open to all BGSU students and other interested individuals.

To performers with disabilities, you are encouraged to audition. Please indicate if you need special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, Theatre and Film, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.