Auditions: The Tempest by William Shakespeare

Modicum Theatre Perth is producing William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ directed by Leigh Fitzpatrick.

The Tempest is a community theatre production and all roles are unpaid.

AUDITION TIMES:
Saturday 13th April 12:00-4:00pm
Sunday 14th April 12:00-4:00pm
Monday 15th April 5:30-7:30pm
If you are interested in auditioning but are unable to make these times, please contact Modicum to organise an alternate time.

AUDITION LOCATIONS:
Saturday & Sunday – Room 490.2.020 at Murdoch University
Monday – Room 490.2.022 at Murdoch University

Both rooms are in the Amenities building at Murdoch’s South Street campus. Maps will be provided in the Facebook event.

Please contact us by posting in the event via email (ModicumTheatrePerth@gmail.com) if you need assistance finding the venues on the day.

AUDITIONS:
Please prepare a short classical monologue (comedic or dramatic) and be prepared to cold-read some scenes that will be provided.
15-minute audition slots can be booked by posting in the Facebook event, or by messaging or emailing Modicum Theatre Perth (ModicumTheatrePerth@gmail.com).

SYNOPSIS:
The Tempest is a comedy of ultimate power and its ultimate cost:
A powerful wizard and his naïve daughter are stranded on a strange and magical island. When a chance for revenge presents itself, the highest and lowest impulses of humanity wrestle across love, hate, and forgiveness.

ROLES:
We are looking to cast 12 actors in roles for this production. Smaller roles may involve doubling. Roles are open to people of all genders.
The available roles are:
A magician- For whom our reality has lost any sense of importance.
Two powerful magical creatures- Robbed of their freedom by the wizard.
Two lovers- Innocent of the world and unable to understand its dangers.
Two clowns- Drunkenly plotting impossible fantasies.
The Nobility- Schemers, traitors, old fools, and young idealists.

MEMBERSHIP:
Modicum Theatre Perth puts on community theatre targeted at amateurs, students and hobbyists. All people are welcome to audition for Modicum Theatre Perth productions, but must be prepared to become a member if they are cast in the production.
Membership is $15/year or $10/year for concessions.

REHEARSALS:
5-8:30pm Thursdays starting on the18th April
1-5pm Saturdays starting on the 20th April

PRODUCTION WEEK:
Production week will run for a week (Sunday-Sunday) in late July. Dates will be confirmed by the first rehearsals.

SHOW DATES:
Shows will be on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of production week. Exact times will be confirmed by the first rehearsals.

Details

Starts On

01/06/2019 - 12:00 am

Event Categories

Auditions

Venue

Studio 411

Near Car Park 4
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY
WA
Australia
6150

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