M.A.S.T.E.R.M.I.N.D.S.
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Calling all evil-doers, swindlers, and ne'er-do-wells! Chicago's most nefarious power point-driven character comedy show needs you!
Each M.A.S.T.E.R.M.I.N.D.S. (Menaces Assessing Strategic Tactics End Rogues Making Intelligent Maneuvers Diabolically Shhh) show is a board meeting of villains, during which four dastardly characters each present an evil scheme via slides to each other and to the audience.
For this show, you will create a character (can be an existing pop culture entity, a character you make up entirely, a real life person, a concept, etc...be creative!) and give an 8-min power point presentation laying out an evil scheme (be creative here, too!) After each presentation, there is a Q&A with the audience/other villains, so come prepared to defend your scheme!
What we are looking for:
Each M.A.S.T.E.R.M.I.N.D.S. (Menaces Assessing Strategic Tactics End Rogues Making Intelligent Maneuvers Diabolically Shhh) show is a board meeting of villains, during which four dastardly characters each present an evil scheme via slides to each other and to the audience.
For this show, you will create a character (can be an existing pop culture entity, a character you make up entirely, a real life person, a concept, etc...be creative!) and give an 8-min power point presentation laying out an evil scheme (be creative here, too!) After each presentation, there is a Q&A with the audience/other villains, so come prepared to defend your scheme!
What we are looking for:
- A fully-fleshed out scheme that could make a reasonable 8-minute presentation and not just a one joke concept.
- A strong visual element. We want cool costumes/props and interesting presentation graphics.
- Villains with strong motivation and character, not just a funny plan.
- Silly plans! The tone of this particular show is playful and we don't want anything too serious. While everyone is playing a no-good scoundrel, their evil plans should be low-stakes and non-hateful. (Schemes presented in past shows include building a swamp-themed theme park, and getting Batman to be your date to the school dance.)
- Ability to improvise. While you can script your presentation itself, there is an audience Q&A portion and banter/business bits between presentations that you need to stay in character for, and be ready to play with.
Half of the total ticket sales will go into a pool to be split evenly by the performing talent, so you will be paid, but we can't guarantee any particular amount.
Since the majority of the preparation for this show is individual character/slide work, we will not be having rehearsals. There will be a short online cast meeting at some point about a week before the show to make introductions and answer any questions.
We are accepting rolling submissions for our shows, which happen roughly every third Friday of the month. You should expect a response within a week of your submission letting you know if we would like to cast you for a particular show, keep you in mind for potential future shows, or pass on your submission.
People who have submitted to M.A.S.T.E.R.M.I.N.D.S. before are welcome to submit again with the same character or a new one. If you have presented with us before, it needs to be a new scheme. If you were not cast before, think about what can be improved to potentially fit the show better.
M.A.S.T.E.R.M.I.N.D.S. is the creation of Gib Christensen and is produced by Coco Runs Everything. Questions can be directed to @mastermindschicago on instagram or emailed to cocorunseverything@gmail.com.
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