Auditions are now open for PFP’s She Devil of the China Seas, set for August 2022 at the Theatre Off Jackson.

Based on the real-life pirate who commanded the largest pirate fleet in history, “She Devil of the China Seas” is one part true history, one part swashbuckler, one part Marvel comics! In this show, Shih knows one thing in life: survival. She clawed her way up from refugee to sex worker to support her injured sister. But when China’s pirate lord offers her a chance at something more, the sorceress Wu and her dark forces gather to destroy her before she can fulfill a destiny from the gods! An action fantasy a la BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA and SHANG CHI, complete with pirate queens, swords, and sorcery!

AUDITION INFORMATION

Audition form (with space for video auditions) at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1l0ANEZywcoSWPHaM1CoJ3x1ZpxXM8u72wiweUOa9H6I/

Audition/Interview Dates: 
Auditions open immediately. Video submissions. Deadline February 28, 5 pm.

Callbacks March 22 and 26 at Theatre Puget Sound.

Audition Requirements: 

Seeking actors of all body sizes, genders, and physical abilities. 

Global Majority (BIPOC) actors, especially AAPI actors, are especially encouraged to audition. 

But roles require actors of ALL races/ethnicities.

Auditioners will be required to be vaccinated AND boosted. Actors called for callbacks will need to be masked, vaccinated and boosted.

Please note that there are specific needs in the script and we are working to cast as authentically as possible. Stage combat is a defining piece of this play. 

Sides from the play will be available for use as monologs. Actors may submit up to three sides of their choice, regardless of their fit to the character.

https://porkfilled.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/XI_SIDE_2022.pdf

https://porkfilled.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ZHONG_SIDE_2022.pdf

https://porkfilled.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SHIH_SIDE_2022.pdf

https://porkfilled.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PAO_SIDE_2022.pdf

https://porkfilled.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WU_SIDE_2022.pdf

https://porkfilled.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AI_SIDE_2022.pdf

Cast breakdown

YI SHIH	Refugee/street worker/pirate. Can steamroller you with her sword, brains or personality. East or Southeast Asian F, 20s. Fighter.
YI XI	Sister to Shih. Early leg injury blinds her to her own power. East or Southeast Asian F, early 20s. Non-Fighter.
CHENG AI	Pirate leader, oozes testosterone and charisma. East or Southeast Asian M, 30s to 40s. Fighter.
CHENG PAO	Ai’s adopted son (won in a card game) and second in command, silver tongued, Any ethnicity M, mid 20s. Fighter.
XUAN NU	The Dark Lady of the Ninth Heaven. Goddess of war and erotic arts. Amused by the antics of humans. East Asian, any age. Doubles as fighter.
WU TSU	Immortal/sorceress. China First! (w/her leading China). East or Southeast Asian F, 20s to 50s. Non-fighter.
HUANG ZHONG	Middle-aged Asian male, sailor. Weaselly. Doubles as fighter.
HUANG LING	His young niece. Asian. Teens. Doubles as fighter.
JIN GUANG	Young Nobleman. East Asian M, 20s. Doubles as fighter.
PEI	Crewman in Ai’s fleet, Zhong’s buddy. Any ethnicity M, 20s to 30s. Doubles as fighter.
LI HUANG	Fellow pirate captain. East or Southeast Asian Ms, 20s to 30s. Fighter.
ASSORTED SAILORS & RUFFIANS	A mix of ages, genders and races, including white. Fighters.

Compensation: 

Actors will be paid a stipend of $500 (plus 1% of net) and receive a certification from the Society of American Fight Directors if they complete the 3-week stage combat intensive (free to participants). Approximate value of workshop is $500.

Rehearsal schedule

Extended rehearsal schedule to encompass a stage combat intensive training (and the uncertainties of a pandemic world). Completion of intensive will result in certification in Unarmed Combat from the Society of American Fight Directors (workshop is free to participants). (Note: Actors not cast as fighters, or actors already certified are not required to take this workshop)