“Regardless of the interpretation, the Cinderella stories examine the test of the
human spirit. “Yeh-Shen,” “Chinye,” “Nyasha,” “Rough-Face Girl,” and
“Cenerentola” all successfully move from victim to heroine because of their
goodness and innocence. Jealousy and cruelty are repeatedly punished.
Cinderella reminds us that compassion and sensitivity will be rewarded.”
– http://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/blhrc/educational/cindtour/world.html

Moquette Volante artist Kristin Ward is looking for three female performers of varying cultural backgrounds to collaborate on and perform in “Four Voices, One Story” for three performances during the Pittsburgh Fringe festival the weekend of April 14-17.

The performance will explore and celebrate cultural similarities and shared archetypes by bringing four different versions of the classic “Cinderella” tale to life, told as one in alternation by women of four different backgrounds.  For casting, a background of knowledge in your native folklore is a plus, but a willingness to research will be a fine alternative.  In essence, I am looking for strong, diverse spoken word performers with great ideas and a willingness to collaborate.

If cast, you will be listed as an originator on the project.  Payment will be a cut of the ticket proceeds after Fringe expenses, and if desired you will have an opportunity to continue as a main cast member and collaborator on future funded projects.

Have a question?  Email kward@moquettevolante.org

Application Deadline: January 29, 2016

Cast will be notified the first week in February, and officially announced at Tea, Tales and Taksim on February 6.