Rising Sun Performance Company Casting Call

F***ed Up Fairytales

Award-Winning Interactive Comedy

Casting for the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival (Cannonball)

Seeking One Non-Union Performer (21+)
All genders, races, body types, identities, and backgrounds are encouraged to submit.

Written by Michael Hagins
Co-Directed by Akia Squitieri & Rachael Langton
Produced by Rising Sun Performance Company

Winner of the Audience Choice Award and Sold Out Award at the 2025 NYC Fringe Festival, F***ed Up Fairytales makes its Philadelphia Fringe Festival debut as part of Cannonball, one of the festival's premier independent producing hubs. This fast-paced, interactive theatrical adventure reimagines five classic Grimm fairy tales through wildly different genres—from anime action and spy thrillers to slapstick comedy, horror, and film noir. Each night, the audience determines which three stories will be performed, creating a unique experience filled with comedy, improvisation, audience interaction, and theatrical surprises.

We are seeking a versatile, collaborative performer for Track 7 – The Enchanted Creatures (Any Gender, Any Ethnicity, ages 21–50s), portraying The Witch, Rumpelstiltskin, The Wolf, Guard, and a variety of magical creatures. This role is ideal for a strong character actor who enjoys physical storytelling, creating bold characters, improvisation, audience interaction, movement, and fast-paced ensemble work. The performer should have strong vocal characterization skills, be comfortable with choreography and stage combat, and possess confident singing ability, as Rumpelstiltskin performs a jazzy noir-inspired musical number. We proudly cast against traditional gender expectations and encourage performers from all backgrounds to audition. Additional skills such as dance, puppetry, circus arts, juggling, musical instruments, magic, stage combat, or other unique talents are highly valued.

This 21+ production contains adult language, bawdy and sex-positive humor, simulated alcohol consumption, audience interaction, improvisation, and stylized violence. Rising Sun Performance Company maintains a consent-forward rehearsal room led by intimacy-informed directors and supported by a professional fight choreographer.

Schedule: Rehearsals will be held primarily weeknight evenings in New York City from August 6th through September 23 (approximately 10-12 rehearsals), Rehearsal locations will be south Bronx (178th close to the 2 and 5 trains) and Manhattan. There will be additional marketing, company meeting and fundraising events.

Company travel to Philadelphia is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, September 24.

Philadelphia Fringe Festival Performances (Cannonball):
3 performances plus 1 tech

• Tech Rehearsal Friday, September 25 from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

• Friday, September 25 at 7:00 PM

• Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 PM

• Sunday, September 27 at 3:00 PM

• Sunday September 27th Festival Awards, Wrap Party & Return to NYC

Compensation: This is a non-union Fringe Festival production. Performers will receive a $150-$200 stipend (based on fundraising success), round-trip transportation to Philadelphia, and shared company housing.

This is an Indie Fringe production, company members are encouraged to participate in collective fundraising efforts as they are able. If we exceed our fundraising goals, stipends will be increased. We share financial statements for transparency post production.

Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 1 at 5:00 PM

In-Person Callbacks: Monday, August 3 | 6:00–10:00 PM

To submit, email your headshot, resume, brief letter of interest, and a 2–3 minute audition video / Self Tape (including a slate, one comedic monologue, 16 bars of an upbeat song, and, if desired, a special skill) to [email protected] with the subject line: FUFT Philly Casting – First Name Last Name OR Application Form: https://forms.gle/Cs631EEEaN8C...

About Rising Sun Performance Company: Founded in 2001, Rising Sun Performance Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre company dedicated to creating bold new work through collaboration, artistic risk-taking, and immersive storytelling. For nearly 25 years, RSPC has developed hundreds of productions, workshops, and readings while nurturing a diverse ensemble of artists and creating opportunities for both emerging and established theatre-makers. The company is committed to building an inclusive, actor-driven creative home where artists are empowered to take risks, develop original work, and bring innovative theatrical experiences to audiences in New York and beyond.

www.risingsunnyc.com