Show Info
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10, 2024
Rehearsal: Two 2-hour rehearsals via zoom.
Show times: 11:45-2:00pm, 1:45-4:00pm, 5:45-8:00pm
Show address: 16 Maple St, Belmont, MA 02478
Storyline
Welcome to the Inferno Fashion Show, the most exclusive event of the year where influencers and fashion collide in a whirlwind of puzzles, scandals, and runway dreams. Our audience members will become part of the action, playing the roles of influencers eager to make their mark in the world of fashion. But this isn’t just any fashion show; it’s a chance to snag sponsorships from four unique brands like Fat-Free Water and Boneless Bananas.
Dresscode for Audience
Actor Notes
Interactions:
– Actors will be asking audience members for their help, and distributing puzzles (printed materials, etc.). When players come back to the actors with correct answers, actors will give them items that will help them in the gameplay.
– Improv experience desired
Show structure: Scripted intro act, middle acts, and finale. Improv and interactive portions with audience during all other times
Compensation: $500/two days. Lunch provided on both days
Hair/Makeup/Wardrobe: Actors will be responsible for their own hair, makeup, and wardrobe.
Roles & Character Briefs
No specific age, gender, race, or ethnicity. We are open to your interpretation. Names and storylines may be modified.
Actors may be asked to play multiple roles (ie: paparazzi during the pre-show)
1. Willy – The Dramatic CEO
Personality:
- Flamboyant and Charismatic: Willy is the kind of CEO who thrives on being the center of attention. His fashion sense is as extravagant as his personality, often sporting sequined suits and feathered hats.
- Dramatic: Every word and gesture is delivered with the intensity of a Shakespearean soliloquy. He turns every mundane event into a dramatic spectacle.
- Visionary: Willy believes he’s a revolutionary in the world of marketing and branding, convinced that his products will change the world.
Viewpoint:
- Innovator: Willy sees himself as the Steve Jobs of the fashion and lifestyle industry. He’s convinced his brands are setting trends that others can only dream of.
- Loves Drama: Willy believes that there is no such thing as bad publicity. He sees any attention as good attention and enjoys stirring up excitement. He believes that the more drama, the better the sales.
- Zero Ethics: Willy’s moral compass is questionable at best. He’s willing to bend any rule or exploit any trend to keep his brands in the spotlight.
Character Quote:
“Darling, if you’re not living life on the edge, you’re taking up too much space!”
2. Brand Rep for Fat-Free Water – Aqua
Personality:
- Obsessive and Overzealous: Aqua is wildly enthusiastic about water and its “fat-free” benefits, as if it’s a revolutionary concept.
- Hype Enthusiast: They speak in buzzwords and hashtags, constantly shouting slogans like, “Hydrate or Die-drate!”
- Health Nut: Convinced that Fat-Free Water is the key to a long, healthy life, Aqua carries around scientific charts to prove it.
Viewpoint:
- Trendsetter: Aqua genuinely believes that Fat-Free Water is the next big health trend and is perplexed by anyone who doesn’t agree.
- Skeptical of Other Brands: Aqua sees competitors like “Boneless Bananas” as a joke and is quick to dismiss their validity.
- Savior Complex: Aqua sees themselves as the savior of human health and wellness, spreading the gospel of hydration wherever they go.
Character Quote:
“Remember, friends, every sip of Fat-Free Water is a sip closer to immortality!”
3. Brand Rep for Boneless Bananas – Benny B.
Personality:
- Laid-back and Chill: Benny is the ultimate relaxed spokesperson, always going with the flow.
- Surfer Vibe: His speech is peppered with surfer slang, and he approaches every situation with a breezy, carefree attitude.
- Passionate about Convenience: Benny’s mission is to make fruit-eating as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Viewpoint:
- Banana Revolutionary: He sees boneless bananas as a genius invention, solving a problem nobody knew existed.
- Environmental Champion: Benny believes boneless bananas will reduce waste and save the planet—somehow.
- Skeptical of Complexity: He often mocks complex or “fancy” food products, favoring simplicity and fun.
Character Quote:
“Dude, why waste time with banana bones when you can just chill with the peel?”
4. Brand Rep for Crapology – Dr. D (D is for Dump)
Personality:
- Energetic and Eccentric: Doc Dump is an enthusiastic advocate for digestive health, with an infectious energy and unfiltered speech.
- Loves Potty Humor: Doc Dump is unapologetically fond of poop jokes and toilet puns.
- Scientifically Passionate: They carry around clipboards and diagrams, claiming to have a Ph.D. in “Poopology.”
Viewpoint:
- Gut Health Advocate: Doc Dump believes in the power of a good poop and thinks Crapology products are essential for a better quality of life.
- No Taboos: Believes society needs to talk openly about bowel movements, and sees themselves as the champion of that cause.
- Enthusiastic Educator: Passionate about educating others on the “art” of a healthy bowel movement and sees it as their life’s work.
Character Quote:
“If you’re not pooping happy, you’re not living happy!”
5. Brand Rep for Vegan Cheese: “Cancel Cultured” – Velveeta Verde
Personality:
- Edgy and Trendy: Velveeta is a bold, outspoken advocate for veganism, with a penchant for dramatic flair and avant-garde fashion.
- Woke Warrior: Velveeta is a social justice advocate who speaks in politically correct terms and often corrects others on their word choices.
- Artistic and Intellectual: They view vegan cheese as both a lifestyle choice and a form of art.
Viewpoint:
- Culinary Revolutionary: Velveeta sees “Cancel Cultured” as the cheese of the future, a statement against animal cruelty.
- Social Justice Crusader: They are on a mission to cancel all “unethical” foods, passionately believing in the cause.
- Moral High Ground: Velveeta often takes the moral high ground, lecturing anyone who doesn’t appreciate the depth and significance of vegan cheese.
Character Quote:
“Remember, cheese is love, and vegan cheese is love without guilt.”
6. Undercover Reporter #1 – Sneaky Sullivan
Personality:
- Sly and Cunning: Sullivan is a master of disguise, always lurking in the shadows with a mischievous grin.
- Charismatic Trickster: He can charm his way into any circle, often using his silver tongue to gather dirt on people.
- Cunning and Deceptive: Sullivan loves the thrill of the chase and the art of manipulation.
Viewpoint:
- Truth Seeker: He sees himself as a vigilante journalist, determined to expose the shady dealings of the influencer world.
- Moral Crusader: Believes that exposing corruption is a noble cause and relishes the thought of bringing others down.
- Cynical Skeptic: Sullivan is cynical about the influencer culture and thrives on revealing its “ugly truth.”
Character Quote:
“In a world full of filters, I’m here to uncover the raw, unedited truth.”
7. Undercover Reporter #2 – Shady McShade
Personality:
- Sly and Calculating: Shady is strategic and sharp, always two steps ahead of the game.
- Sarcastic and Witty: She uses biting sarcasm and quick wit to expose the absurdities of influencer culture.
- Ruthless and Unforgiving: Shady is relentless in her pursuit of scandalous stories, stopping at nothing to get the scoop.
Viewpoint:
- Scandal Hunter: She sees herself as the ultimate scandal hunter, dedicated to exposing influencer hypocrisy.
- Moral High Ground: Convinced she is the last bastion of truth in a world full of deception, she takes pride in revealing the flaws of others.
- Love for Drama: She enjoys the chaos and drama her stories create and views it as an art form.
Character Quote:
“In the world of glitz and glam, I’m the shadow that brings reality crashing down.”
Influencer Self-Tape – Deadline: Sept 15, 2024
Name: Tell us your full name and where you’re from.
Acting Background: Briefly describe your acting background
Career Highlights: Share a few highlights of your acting career, focusing on improv experience and roles that showcase your ability to portray quirky, charismatic characters.
Special Performance Talents: ie: singing, juggling, stilts, dancing, know a lot about sloths, etc?
Demonstrate your improvisational skills with the following scenario:
Scenario: Imagine a player approaches you and asks, “How can I help you?”
Pick any character from the above.
Ie: You are Willy, the larger-than-life CEO with a flair for the dramatic.
Ad-lib: Respond in character for 15-20 seconds. Perhaps you need assistance finding the perfect runway music to match the fierce energy of your latest fashion line, or maybe you’re fretting over whether Fat-Free Water should be served sparkling or still at the show. Be creative and show us Willy’s unique personality!
Please email your audition self-tape, headshot, and resume to nicole@trapologyboston.com by September 15, 2024 at midnight.
Put in the subject line: “Influencer Inferno Self-Tape”