Creative Movement Practices and The Octarine Accord are elated to announce non-equity auditions for the world premiere production of Synapse, by local Houston actor and playwright Shanae’a Moore! This production will be directed by Andrew Roblyer, founder of The Octarine Accord, with movement direction by Sarah Sneesby, founder of Creative Movement Practices, and will take place at the MATCH in Matcbox 3, December 13-21, 2024.

About the Show

Synaesthesia: a neurological condition that is characterized by experiencing more than one sense at a time. The crossing of sense pathways in the brain leading to: ex. seeing sound, feeling colors, hearing numbers etc.

“What if the way I see the world isn’t a mistake? Maybe it’s the way the world truly is.” Lyra, an angry young synaesthesiate locked up, thinking herself useless and damaged, is approached by a mysterious person beckoning her into a new world of promised meaning. He tells her he can turn her disorder into the ability to read and repurpose the earth’s energy. If she follows him, she will be faced with impossible tasks, endless danger, a deeper world of magic, and the pressure of saving the planet. Having nothing to lose, she jumps into this new world and into a family of misfits just trying to survive every day. They are hunted by multiple groups trying to get to Lyra, as she struggles to grasp her own powers. Growing into the most ragtag mismatch of chosen family, they work exhaustingly to learn themselves and their world in time to save it.

Themes of family, passion, healing, climate change, and what it is to be wildly different lead the audience on an epic journey through the senses come to life. Synapse is a unique window into the mind of a neurodivergent bridging the gap between science and fantasy, this story redefines the idea of the “condition” or “gift”.

About the creative Team

Click the photos below to learn more about our creative team!

Andrew Roblyer
Director

Logistics

1. Rehearsals will begin October 1 and will rehearse approximately 3 times per week until December 9 when we will move into Matchbox 3. The shows will run December 13-21 at the MATCH. There may be some rehearsals taking place in Spring, but we will work the the cast to facilitate carpools if that is the case.

2. We can offer a $300 stipend to all actors.

3. Once we have collected the actor interest submissions, by May 1st, we will reach out with next steps. If we are familiar with your work we will likely not need you to submit an initial video audition. If we are unfamiliar with your work or need to see a different style of work from you, we may ask you to submit a short sample of your work - it can be something you’ve already taped or filmed!

4. In-person callbacks are currently scheduled for June 22nd from 1-5pm, with a makeup date of June 25th (evening time TBD) for those who are unavailable at that time.

5. Please note that we are truly open to considering actors of all ethnicities, races, genders, body types, and disabilities, so if this interests you and there’s a role you fit the age-range for and think you could be great at, please consider submitting an interest form.

To express your interest, please fill out the following form. Please note that you will be asked to upload a headshot (professional headshot not required) and either list your theatrical experience or upload a theatrical resume. A full cast breakdown is listed below. At this time, no roles have been cast.

SUBMIT YOUR INTEREST HERE

CAST BREAKDOWN

Lyra
27ish and not having it...

Holt (Peaches)
From another time but appears to be in his 30’s

Wrenzo
Late 20’s and Warm

Ruby
Early 20’s, appears younger, always a smile

Marianna (Mary)
30’s and uncomfortably frank

Hillie
40’s and not warm

Takoda
40’s skeptical and quiet

Mover Ensemble
Any ages/genders - the embodiment of magic in the world of Synapse