Syracuse Stage is seeking non-equity actors to audition for the Theatre for the Very Young production of “Tiny Martians, Big Emotions,” conceived and directed by Kate Laissle. The show is a touring educational program as part of the company’s 2025-26 season. Auditions are by video submission only and must be submitted no later than Wednesday, Sept. 17, to be considered. More information can be found online.
“Tiny Martians, Big Emotions,” conceived and directed by Kate Laissle, will rehearse from Jan. 5-18, 2026, and tour from January through June 2026
This touring production features flexible, on demand performances; actors will be assigned dates based on their availability and will be paid per performance.
Martians can be any age, race or gender. They are inquisitive, clownlike and lacking any words but great at getting their point across with sounds, body language and gibberish. The Martians love working together with audience members to figure out why colors are causing them to feel things. A little unsure of what to do but they know that their audience friends have the answers, whatever the response. It’s the definition of “yes, and …”
Those interested in auditioning should submit a headshot and resume, their location (city/state) and a 60-second video telling a short story of discovery involving no language but sounds and movement encouraged. Please visit the Syracuse Stage website for video submission instructions.
“Tiny Martians, Big Emotions” features a dynamic Martian duo experiencing emotions for the first time. Guided through interaction with the youngest audience members, Martians experience the highs and lows of feelings and the brilliance of how colors and textures affect mood. Through their journey, the Martians learn how even though we all experience feelings differently and react in unique ways to experiences, we’re all stronger together by sharing and expressing our emotions.
A Theatre for the Very Young local touring production, “Tiny Martians, Big Emotions” is specifically created for audiences ages 18 months to 5 years.
