Auditions for SO BIG, SO SMALL
Tokyo International Players is thrilled to present the world premiere of SO BIG, SO SMALL by Tokyo-based playwright India Hudson, directed by Laura Pollacco
Luke is different from the other children. He’s not interested in eating sweets like Kelly, daydreaming like Reggie, drawing like Noah, or even playing like Milo. He doesn’t fit–as his older sister Emma keeps reminding him. Luke’s life becomes even more complicated when he discovers a tape recorded voice asking the seemingly simple question: “What is my happiest memory?” But how does a young child answer such a question? While his friends deal with their own childlike problems, Luke searches for an answer. But he might not be ready to face the truth….
This innovative, thought-provoking, and highly entertaining theatrical adventure will make you question the “struggles” of mundane adult life, and perhaps even wonder if it’s possible to grow… down?
WHAT TO PREPARE
A contemporary monologue of 1-2 minutes
When selecting a monologue, choose something that inspires you and shows off your personality. Have fun with it! The text should be memorized; you may be given direction and asked to perform all or part of the monologue multiple times. You will also be sent a digital liability waiver and general questionnaire so you can tell us about your theater/performance background and rehearsal availability.
AUDITION DATES (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
If interested in auditioning, please email the casting director at the address below to request a timeslot during one of the available audition sessions:
SESSION 1: Friday, November 13th (6pm-10pm)
SESSION 2: Sunday, November 15th (2pm-10pm)
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
If you are unable to attend an in-person audition session, you can send a recording of your monologue to our casting director at the email address below. The deadline for video submissions is Sunday, November 15th, 2026 at 9pm.
CALLBACKS (BY INVITATION ONLY)
Thursday, November 19th (6pm-10pm)
PERFORMANCE DATES
February 11-14 with the possibility of extension to February 18-21, 2027 (actors must also be available for tech/dress rehearsals on February 9-10)
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Preliminary table work will take place in late November, with regular rehearsals beginning shortly thereafter. Rehearsals in January and February will be two weekday evenings along with one weekend afternoon or evening per week, with some additional rehearsals added as production week approaches. Rehearsals will take place at Our Space in Hatagaya and other rehearsal spaces around central Tokyo.
AUDITION VENUE
Our Space in Hatagaya (5 minutes from Shinjuku on the Keio New Line)
CASTING BREAKDOWN
4M and 2F (all adults aged 18+)
HOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Email the casting director at auditions@tokyoplayers.org with your preferred audition date (SESSION 1 or 2). Appointments will be scheduled in 15-minute increments over each session.