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PROSPERA: A Sci-fi Retelling of Shakespeare's The Tempest
Directed & Adapted by Tiffany Keane Schaefer
Once the Flotilla's greatest mind, Admiral Prospera was convicted of treason and exiled with her infant daughter to the hostile planet Halcyra-3. For twenty years, she's survived in isolation, perfecting the very technology they feared—a stable wormhole that could save humanity.When an ion storm forces the Starship Neapolis to crash-land, Prospera finds her moment. Prospera must choose: the revenge she's planned for decades, or the justice that might finally set her free.
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AUDITIONS: Theater Momentum
1541 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
November 2nd - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
& November 3rd - 6 PM - 9 PM
PERFORMANCES: Theater Wit
1229 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
January 9th - February 8th, 2026
COMPENSATION: $30 per show, around $650 total compensation
Please submit a headshot and resume to Tiffany@otherworldtheatre.org with subject line PROSPERA AUDITIONS.
AUDITIONS PREPARE:
Contemporary Monologue (2 minutes maximum)
BONUS: Science fiction or heightened dramatic material
Character-driven, showcases emotional range
Committed to diverse, inclusive casting. All roles open to actors of all backgrounds. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and actors with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply.
LEAD ROLES
PROSPERA (Female, 40s-50s) - Exiled Admiral, brilliant scientist
MIRI/MIRANDA (Female, early 20s) - Isolated scientist yearning for connection
ANDARIN VALE (Male, 40s-50s) - Charming villain with hidden wounds
PRINCIPAL SUPPORTING
KAI-LUNE (Any gender, Any Age) - Ancient alien sentinel (physically
demanding), must be POC
DAX (Male, 20s-30s) - Science officer, Romantic Lead
ZALOS (Any, 30s-50s) - Security Chief, gruff with a heart of gold
CAPTAIN ALON (Any, 50s-60s) - Starship Neapolis's Captain, Parent of Dax
READ SCI-FI & FANTASY PLAYS
Otherworld Theatre Company is seeking volunteer readers to help diversify and streamline the selection process. The company's goal is to further develop a diverse committee of writers, directors, performers and genre theatre enthusiasts to review submissions. Volunteer readers at Otherworld often move on to direct, perform, and develop shows at Otherworld, and they're actively seeking a few new team members. If interested please submit a resume and cover letter to submissions@otherworldtheatre.org with "PARAGON READER INQUIRY" in the subject line.
MAINSTAGE PLAY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
· Please provide up to the first 20 pages of your play OR the first 10 pages and your favorite scene. We will reach out to you if we would like you to send the full script.
· Your play must be within the genres of Science Fiction and/or Fantasy, or contain significant Sci-Fi or fantastical elements.
· If Science Fiction and/or Fantasy elements are not evident in your selected pages, please describe in your submission how the play is a Science Fiction and/or Fantasy piece.​
· There is no submission deadline.
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Submit at submissions@otherworldtheatre.org or use the link below.