AUDITIONS!
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Hush the Waves
By Sam D. White Directed by Simone LaPierre Performed at the Bartell Theatre on the Evjue stage AUDITION INFORMATION
When: January 30th, 31st, and Feb 1st at 7:00pm Where: The Bartell Theatre, 113 E Mifflin Street Who: YOU! SUMMARY
Two women, a generation apart, struggle with the challenges of teenage pregnancy – one in 1948, the other in 1978. Though their lives were similarly changed, their worlds stand in stark contrast as both face the shame, conflict, and social stigmas unique to their generation. Through a magical connection, they reach out to each other across time and space to help the other cope, survive, and flourish. Hush the Waves comes from true stories with universal themes, events, and outcomes that explore CHARACTERS MARY J. – 17, pregnant teen, circa 1940s LIZ – 17, pregnant teen, circa 1970s JANICE – 40s, Liz’s mother DAN – Early 20s, Liz’s big brother, he’s in the Navy NURSE – 40-50s, 1940s orphanage nurse/midwife TIM – 30s, 1970s male maternity ward nurse FATHER – 40s, MARY’S father, wealthy cattleman, circa 1940s Understudies We are open to casting understudies for all characters - These are individuals that will only need to be called upon in case of a COVID case within the cast. Preparation Auditions will be ad-hoc and available between 7pm-9pm. Please be prepared with all conflicts between February 1st and May 6th Auditions will consist of provided cold readings from the script. Dress comfortably to move. No headshots required although photos may be taken for reference to audition forms. No acting resume required. No monologues. Additional Details Parking is available on all surrounding streets and in the Capitol Square North Garage at 218 E Mifflin Street. Auditions will be open and in-person. All auditionees will be contacted regardless of being cast. All participants will be required to sign and follow our Anti-Harassment Policy before participating in any activities with Strollers Theatre. Questions Please do not hesitate to ask any/all questions you may have! You may email vicepresident@strollerstheatre.org with any questions/comments/concerns/requests. Rehearsals Rehearsals will begin first week of February. Rehearsals will be in Madison. Specific location to be announced. Rehearsals will generally consist of a Mon-Weds, 7pm-9pm schedule. Performances Tech week and all performances will be at The Bartell Theatre. Tech week will start on April 16th Opening will be April 21st Closing will be May 6th There will be nine performances over three weekends with two afternoon matinees. |
And Then There Were None
By Agatha Christie Directed by Steve Noll Performed at the Bartell Theatre on the Drury stage A Co-Production with OUT!Cast Theatre AUDITION INFORMATION
When: Feburary 13th and 14th at 7:00pm Where: The Bartell Theatre, 113 E Mifflin Street Who: YOU! SUMMARY
Based on the best-selling mystery novel of all time, Agatha Christie’s adaption of her own novel is a dark thriller in three acts. Ten people are invited to a remote island home and one-by-one start dying in mysterious ways. Is the killer hiding, or are they one of guests? Considered Christies darkest tale and a masterpiece of dramatic construction, its growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension will keep you guessing to the shocking end. NOTE: We are performing a recently revised version up the script that updates some language, as well as restores the original novel’s ending. This version may be quite different from other versions (including filmed) you may have read/seen/performed in the past. We have written permission to adjust dialogue as needed. All actors will have British accents; however, we will be performing with “British-lite” accents on stage. No accents are required at auditions. Approximate running time: 90 minutes plus intermission. CHARACTERS All races and gender expression welcome. The genders listed are for the characters on stage. Ages listed is how they appear as characters and not the age of the actor being cast. ROGERS - He & his wife are hired by Mr. Owen as the caretakers of the Island. They share a dark secret. AGE: 40-60 (must be similar in age to MRS. ROGERS) MRS. ROGERS – Rodgers’ wife, wracked by guilt from former incident, and hasn’t slept well since. AGE: 40-60 (must be similar in age to ROGERS) FRED NARRACOTT – He is a town local. He provides ferry service to and from the Island. Any Age. VERA CLAYTHORNE – She used to be the nanny for an upper-class family, but her charge died in a drowning accident while under her care. She was cleared of any involvement, but as people die around her, she begins to lose her mind. AGE: 20’s PHILLIP LOMBARD – A former Army man having served in Africa, he’s sent to the Island by an intermediary, under the story of acting as an “Assistant” for anything his employer might need. AGE: 30’s TONY MARSTON – A drunken rich boy, he ran two children over with his car, and was punished by having his license taken away for a year. AGE: 20’s WILLIAM BLORE – A former police officer turned private detective; he was hired to watch all the other guests on the Island. At least that’s what he says. AGE: 40-60 GENERAL MACKENZIE – The General is lured to the Island with the promise that some of his old friends are going to be there. When he arrives however, he learns that he’s being called to take responsibility for sending a subordinate off to death during wartime. AGE: 50s or older EMILY BRENT - A crotchety old woman, she goes to the Island for the promise of a free vacation but finds herself accused of a vicious crime. AGE: 50s or older JUSTICE WARGRAVE – He is a recently retired Judge, lured to the Island by a letter from a flighty acquaintance. He is indignant when faced with the accusations, utterly sure of himself and his actions and his secret. AGE: 50s or older DR. ARMSTRONG – A popular physician to the London upper class, Dr. Armstrong is hired to come to the Island for a medical consultation. He believes that he’s put his past behind him, that no one remembers that woman he killed on the operating table because he was drunk. AGE: 40-60 Preparation Please arrive at or before 7pm to complete an audition form with details and conflicts. Please be prepared with all conflicts between May 1st and June 17th. Auditions will consist of provided cold readings from the script. Dress comfortably to move. No headshots required although photos may be taken for reference to audition forms. No acting resume required. No monologues. No accent required at the audition. Additional Details Parking is available on all surrounding streets and in the Capitol Square North Garage at 218 E Mifflin Street. Auditions will be open and in-person. All auditionees will be contacted regardless of being cast. All participants will be required to sign and follow our Anti-Harassment Policy before participating in any activities with Strollers Theatre. Questions Please do not hesitate to ask any/all questions you may have! You may email sdnoll@yahoo.com with any questions/comments/concerns/requests. Rehearsals Rehearsals will begin first week of May. Rehearsals will be in Madison. Specific location to be announced. Rehearsals will generally consist of a Mon-Weds, 7pm-9pm schedule. Performances Tech week and all performances will be at The Bartell Theatre. Tech week will start on June 4th Opening will be June 9th Closing will be June 17th A PDF of the script is available by emailing director Steve Noll (sdnoll@yahoo.com) if you promise to keep the ending a secret. |
Anti-Harassment Policy
Each and every individual that participates in a Strollers Theatre production will be expected to read and sign the Strollers Theatre Anti-Harassment Policy for each and every production they are participating in.
You can find the policy at www.strollerstheatre.org/policies
Each and every individual that participates in a Strollers Theatre production will be expected to read and sign the Strollers Theatre Anti-Harassment Policy for each and every production they are participating in.
You can find the policy at www.strollerstheatre.org/policies
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