Planet Ant Theatre is excited to announce open auditions for the new Planet Ant Farm Team — a developing expansion of the current improv-and-sketch-comedy-based groups developing at Planet Ant since 2017. Auditions will be held over two weekends on Sunday, June 30th and Sunday, July 7th from 12-5pm in the Ant Hall. “We want to develop the talent that will become the next generation of leaders at Planet Ant,” said Farm Team Co-Director Shawn Handlon. The Planet Ant Farm Team is an Artistic Fellowship for creative people who are excited about honing their skills and getting more active in the Planet Ant community. All levels of experience are encouraged to audition. While members of the Farm Team are expected to adhere to rehearsal and performance schedules, said obligations are determined by availability and performances are divided amongst rotating casts. Coached primarily by Shawn Handlon, Mike McGettigan, & Andy Reid — with support from the entire Planet Ant Administrative Team — the Farm Team will incorporate a wide breadth of onstage and behind-the-scenes opportunities in both theoretical and practical application; including but not limited to: hands-on learning experience in improv, sketch, acting, directing, writing, producing, stage management, hosting, and overall show development. The program will also offer a variety of performance opportunities, with stage access to all of Planet Ant Theatre’s venues: the Black Box Theater, Ant Hall, Independent Comedy Club, and Ghost Light Bar. All stages serve a unique purpose and facilitate distinctive performance styles; Farm Team members will have the opportunity to explore these different styles through their involvement in the program. Ultimately, the program will offer individuals freedom to customize their own Farm Team experience and prioritize select opportunities within the program, though all members are encouraged to maximize the experience by exploring all facets of the program. “I'm so excited that Planet Ant can offer such a wide-ranging opportunity to creative people in Detroit,” said Co-Director Andy Reid. “We are building something special, and the new Farm Team gives people a chance to get involved and help us continue to grow and experiment with all types of artistic endeavors.” Perks of being on the Farm Team include weekly training in improv & sketch comedy, acting, directing, writing, producing, stage management, hosting, and overall show development; a percentage payout of tickets sales for scripted Black Box shows; discounted Training Center classes year-round; exclusive access to custom workshops and opportunities within the Planet Ant community; marquee performance opportunities including but not limited to Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, Colony Fest, Versus, Planet Ant Holiday Blowout; expanded performance opportunities through national festivals and touring to regional and national partner venues; and free admission to all improv shows; half-off admission to additional Planet Ant shows. We've got a very unique opportunity at the Ant for some very cool work,” said Co-Director Mike McGettigan. “We're building something that no other theatre has. The members of the farm team are gonna be able to get involved on many artistic fronts.” All levels of experience are encouraged to audition. Appointments are required. More information and sign-up instructions can be found at
planetant.com/auditions.
[Planet Ant is committed to providing equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all aspects of our theatrical productions and various entertainment platforms. With exception to productions where race or gender is required to serve that specific story, casting is always decided to ensure our productions are of the highest quality and artistic integrity. Planet Ant does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.]
Audition Details: Sunday, June 30 & Sunday, July 7 | 12-5p | Ant Hall | 2320 Caniff St. | Hamtramck, MI Link to Audition Appointment Sign Up (required):
https://forms.gle/EUB9jJ1p62NDirnL6 Link to Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/397488884193140/ Link to Venue / Theatre Info:
www.planetant.com | 
