35MM

By Ryan Scott Oliver

Director: Chris Scott

Music Director: Boston Reid

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Dates/Times:

Sunday, May 10 – 6:30 pm
Tuesday, May 12 – 6:30 pm

 

Callbacks (byinvitation only):

Saturday, May 16 – 1:00 pm

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Location:

Shelterbelt Theatre
4383 Nicholas St.
Suite 204
Omaha, NE 68131

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Performance Dates:

September 17 – October 4, 2026
Thursdays and Fridays at 7:00pm
Saturdays at 2:00pm
Sundays at 6:00pm 
 

 

Actor Stipend:

$550

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Rehearsals:

Rehearsals begin early August and are typically held for 2-3 hours, Sun - Fri between 6:00pm and 10:00 pm.  A full Tech Day will likely be on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The rehearsal schedule is subject to change depending on actor availability.  Rehearsal conflicts provided in advance will be accommodated, but no conflicts are allowed after Thursday, September 10.

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About the Show

A picture is worth 1,000 words — what about a song? Can a picture inspire a song or fifteen? In 35mm, a striking multimedia musical, each song creates moments frozen in time; a glimmer of a life unfolding, a fragment of a complete story. The music in 35mm encompasses pop/rock, intimate ballads, and choral-like ensemble moments. Like any good art gallery show or photo exhibit, the individual works are quite disparate but create a satisfying whole. 

 

Character Descriptions:

Looking for 2 female presenting​ and 3 male presenting actors / singers. These 5 performers will sing all parts.

 

VOICE 1 – plays Woman 1, Image 1, Nightmare, the Lover, Cantus, Watcher, Soprano, Betsy, Nightwalker, Lonely, Jessy, and Chorus – (Soprano/Mezzo)

 

VOICE 2– plays Woman 2, Photographer, Nightmare, the Broad, Altus, She, Watcher, Les Voix en Dessous, Alto, Lindsay, and the Balladeer - (Alto/Mezzo)

 

VOICE 3– plays Man 1, Image, the Idle Boy, Tenor, His Savior, Watcher, Les Voix en Dessous, Alex, A Friend of Jules and Jessy, and Chorus - (Baritone/Tenor)

 

VOICE 4– plays Man 2, Image, Nightmare, the Manny, Bassus, the Sinner, Watcher, the Cajun, Bass, Jay, Her Mister, Jules, and Chorus - (Tenor)

 

VOICE 5– plays Man 3, Image, Nightmare, the Long-Tethered Knight, He, Watcher, Ben, Radio and Chorus - (Baritone)

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Audition Protocol:

Auditioners should arrive 15 minutes before auditions to complete an audition form if not completed online. A resume with information on prior acting / singing experience and / or headshot are welcome but not required.

 

Auditioners should be ready to list known conflicts from early August through October 4, 2026.

 

Please come prepared with two 32-bar (about 1 minute) contrasting musical selections. One of the selections should be contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock. We are looking for strong

musical storytellers who can rock out a song with personality, nuance, and exceptional vocal

technique. Please bring sheet music that is double sided, three hole punched, and in a binder. An

accompanist will be provided. Tracks are allowed; a blue tooth speaker will be available. No acapella auditions.

 

Interested performers who cannot attend the auditions should contact director, Chris Scott, by email at cscott@shelterbelt.org.

 

Questions? – Email: cscott@shelterbelt.org​​​​​​​​​​​​​​