Lovey Lee
Auditions & Rehearsals
SHOW: Lovey Lee
WRITTEN BY: Moses Goods
DIRECTED BY: Francis Tau’a
PRODUCED BY: ProArts Playhouse and Maui OnStage
SHOW SYNOPSIS
Based on the true story of one Hotel Street prostitute’s harrowing journey chronicles the highs and lows of 1970s life on the outside of convention, and written by Maui’s own Moses Goods, of NCIS: Hawaii and Jason Momoa’s upcoming, Chief of War.
Hawai‘i in the 1970s. A time of reclamation, discovery, and pride. For Lovey Lee, a young queer Hawaiian, the 70s is about finding a place where they can just be. With Hawaiʻi’s cultural renaissance at its peak and with the sexual liberation movement booming throughout the nation, there is perhaps no better time to explore life, identity, and freedom. But the journey of any brave pioneer is often complicated and fraught with challenges. In this coming-of-age story, Lovey finds themself journeying from their safe island home to the invigorating streets of San Francisco to the dark alleys of Hotel Street and back again in their search for place.
Lovey Lee debuted debuted at Kumu Kuhua Theatre on Oahu in 2021.
Please thoroughly review the information below. Also, be sure to also sign up for your audition slot HERE and complete an audition form HERE. **Warning: This show contains potentially triggering subject matter including discussion of sexual and physical trauma.
If you are unable to attend the audition, please contact us at [email protected] or 808-463-6550 to discuss possible alternatives.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN and will receive remuneration. The director is seeking actors ages 18 and up. Seeking actors of all ethnicities and gender identities. All character ages are stage-ages and are flexible within reason.
Feel free to contact us with any questions or accommodation requests: ProArts Playhouse 808-463-6550; [email protected]
GENERAL POLICIES
PERSONNEL IN THE ROOM
BEFORE ARRIVING
Before arriving, please thoroughly review the audition page for the show you are auditioning for below, complete the Audition Form for that show, and email your head-shot or a clear photo of yourself and resume, to [email protected], if you have these materials available.
SAFETY MEASURES
We still asking people to observe basic safety precautions (such as not entering the theater within 24 hours of having a fever) and to acknowledge that the local, state, and federal health guidelines can change at any time, to which we are all subject.
REHEARSAL LOCATIONS
PERFORMANCE LOCATION
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Please be aware that for any productions that involve intimate contact between cast members, or scenes of emotional and physical violence, Boundary Training, Intimacy Direction, Fight Choreography, and coping exercises will be implemented in the staging of these scenes during the rehearsal process.
ProArts Playhouse is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully, and have equal opportunities. For complete information on our Anti-Harrassment Policy, click here.
ACCESIBILITY
Auditions
LOCATION
ProArts Playhouse 1280 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753 on the Makai side of Azeka Plaza
DATE & TIME
Saturday, March 23rd, 12-2:30pm. If you are unable to attend, please contact us at 808-463-6550 or email [email protected]
WHAT TO BRING
Before arriving, please complete this Audition Form and email your headshot and resume to [email protected] or ask for a link to upload them, if you have these materials available.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
- Lovey: Queer male-identifying. Hawaiian (20?s) – Introspective. Searching for place and acceptance.
- Sheila: Transgender female (40 to 50) – Longtime prostitute. Hardened by the streets.
- Rolange: Transgender female (40 to 50) – Warm and loving but also very firm
- Calvin: Queer male-identifying (20’s) – Japanese. Sassy and confident.
- Fred: Queer male-identifying. Hawaiian (20?s)
- Alika: Queer male-identifying. Hawaiian (20’s)
- Jermaine: Androgynous/non-binary. (20’s) – Very centered
- Mama: Cisgender female-identifying. Hawaiian (40 to 50) – Affectionate and motherly.
- Lorna: Cisgender female-identifying. Hawaiian (20’s) – Bold and very sure of herself.
- Sargent: Cisgender male-identifying (Early 30’s) – Brash yet charismatic
WHAT TO PREPARE
Reading sides from the play individually alongside a reader or with other actors. Scenes can be found HERE. Please be familiar with these scenes, but they do not have to be fully memorized.
CALL-BACKS
Potentially, Monday, March 25th from 6-9pm
Rehearsals
ABOUT REHEARSALS
This Season we will be rehearsing shows for longer periods of time but with fewer rehearsals per week. We’ve found that this makes doing shows accessible for more people and allows people the time they need to work on lines at home.
REHEARSAL COMMITMENT
For this show, we will have approximately 25 rehearsals spread over 7 weeks. We don’t rehearse more than 5 times a week. The final schedule will be determined based on people’s availability, so the schedule below is approximate.
- April 22nd-ish through May 30th: Rehearsals at ProArts
- May 25th through May 30th: Tech Week Please note that during tech week, rehearsal hours are longer.
- May 30th: Preview performance for small invited-only audience
- Possible (but unlikely) pick-up rehearsals to be scheduled during show weeks, depending on the schedule of the actors & need for pick ups.
FIRST READ-THROUGH
Monday, April 22nd from 6pm – 9pm
LIKELY REHEARSAL TIMES
NOTE: Please remember that, as stated above, this does not mean that rehearsals will take place every day of these potential days! These are simply our options! And the schedule may vary from week to week.
- Potential rehearsal times: Sunday through Thursday Evenings ideally 6:00pm – 9:00pm and Saturdays from either 10:00am to 2:00pm or 11:00 am to 3pm
Day rehearsals are possible if that better suits the actors’ schedules - Cue to cue will take place on the Saturday before the show opens and will be anywhere from 4 to 7 hours long during the day, depending on our needs; food will be provided. PLEASE BE SURE OF YOUR AVAILABILITY FOR THIS DAY.
- Cue to cue will take place on the Saturday before the show opens and will be anywhere from 4 to 7 hours long during the day, depending on our needs; food will be provided. PLEASE BE SURE OF YOUR AVAILABILITY FOR THIS DAY.
- Tech rehearsals will be longer, but will never go past 11pm
REHEARSAL LOCATIONS
ProArts Playhouse in Kihei or one of the 2 Maui OnStage locations in Wailuku/Kahului.
PERFORMANCE LOCATION
ProArts Playhouse
CONFLICTS
Please verify your availability for all performances and list any conflicts for potential rehearsals. Conflicts beyond May are not possible.
PERFORMANCE DATES
- 9 performances between May 31st through June 16th
- Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
- The final rehearsal of tech week on Thursday, May 30th will be a “preview” performance with a small invited audience. This audience will be instructed that “holds” and tech fixes may still occur during this performance.
Location Address
Azeka Plaza-Makai/Ocean Side
1280 South Kihei Rd
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 463-6550
Mailing Address
PO Box 2017
Kihei, HI 96753