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Form of work
SalaryDo you exist in the kind of visibly disabled body that cannot enter a room without being stared at?
The Crip Monologues is an exciting new show from creator Jamie Hale and writers Hayleigh Morrow, Sonera Theo Angel, Emily Brenchi, and Simone Roach, produced by CRIPtic Arts, and directed by Jamil Dhillon. It is about observation, scrutiny, and how the disabled body becomes public property, and has 4 distinct monologues woven into one show:
Ava's Story, Hayleigh Morrow
After a kinky one-night stand, the confident, witty, self-possessed Ava faces the judgement of her carer.
Just Short of Saintly, Sonera Theo Angel
Facing taking their surgeon to court for medical malpractice, vulnerable, defiant Saint navigates how racism, sexism, transphobia and ableism shape their world. Unlike their friend Saint, they will never be accepted as a sympathetic victim.
Mother, Emily Brenchi
Even before giving birth, Mother faces disbelief and discrimination, but afterwards, it becomes life-threatening.
The Moon Jellyfish, Simone Roach
Kamaria: having found herself, and her own power, Kamaria is coming back to give that to the rest of the disabled community, as a love-letter, a manifesto, and a gift.
We are looking to cast 4 disabled performers for The Crip Monologues. The performances involve full or partial nudity.
Key dates:
- 16 Feb: Opportunity closes
- w/c 26 Feb: Auditions
- 1 March: Performers Confirmed
- 20-26 May: 5 days of rehearsals, London
- 27/28 May 2024: 2-night performance at Camden People's Theatre
Fee: £1000
