The Great Bloom by Sydney Marino will tour to libraries in Northern BC between July 13-27, 2024, with a possible 2 week extension. Rehearsals run locally between July 2-10 in Victoria BC. The Great Bloom will be co-directed by Sydney Marino and Erica Petty. The production and tour will be managed by Kathryn Boyd.

Story Theatre is looking for:

1-3 Designers (Set, Costume and/or puppets)

3 Touring Actors (of any genders, disabilities and racial backgrounds)

Auditions

Please prepare 1 TYA monologue or poem (2 minutes max, comedy preferred)

Virtual submissions open until May 3

In-Person (Venue TBD) May 2 & 3

Synopsis

Dawn is a forest spirit, a magical species in charge of protecting the forest. In an annual journey called The Great Bloom, young forest spirits venture through the woods to get matched with the plants they will be tasked with protecting forever. Dawn doesn’t feel ready, and her best efforts to protect the forest result in a comedic disaster. “The Great Bloom” explores themes of fitting in, standing out, and self acceptance. Laugh along as Dawn and her friends discover through difficulty the value we can add to our communities. Even, or especially, when our path looks different from others!