AUDITIONS FOR I HATE HAMLET
Performances at the Pumphouse Theatre - January 23rd to
February 7th,2015
By Paul Rudnick
Directed by Michelle Brandenburg
Andrew Rally, a television actor of some renown, is
facing the role of a
lifetime: William Shakespearefs, Hamlet. He is also learning the ropes of an abstinent
relationship with his girlfriend and all while he has a houseguest. The ghost
of John Barrymore, who used to live in Andrewfs apartment, has moved back in, garbed as the broody prince
of Denmark himself and he is not leaving until he has convinced Andrew to strut
the stage and play the part. Seances and swordfights, love for his girlfriend
and love for his fans; Andrew juggles it all while attempting to make this life
changing decision. Something is wildly entertaining in the Pumphouse Theatre in
January of 2015 and we hope youfll
join us!
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ALL ROLES WILL TAKE PLACE:
* Saturday
September 27th (12:00 to 4:00pm)
* Tuesday
September 30th (7:00 to 9:30pm)
* Thursday October
2nd (7:00 to 9:30pm)
* Callbacks will
take place on Saturday October 4th starting at Noon.
AT THE MORPHEUS REHEARSAL CENTRE (LOWER LEVEL OF THE
PARKDALE COMMUNITY
CENTRE) 3512 - 5 AVENUE NW
Rehearsals will take place from November 5th through
January 17th, with a break from December 20th to January 5th. Rehearsals will
be Mondays and Wednesdays evenings and Saturdays afternoons. Morpheus Theatre
requires that auditioners come prepared to commit to the rehearsal and
performance schedule.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
* A prepared
contemporary monologue to highlight your abilities (approximately 2 minutes
long)
* For actors
interested in John Barrymore, you are ALSO requested to prepare a 2 minute
Shakespeare monologue
* A cold read may
be requested
* Please bring
your resume and headshot to the audition
To book an audition, please visit www.morpheustheatre.ca or call 403-246-2999
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
FELICIA DANTINE (female) 30-50 A tall imposing woman, a
real estate agent with a passion for the paranormal.
ANDREW RALLY (male) late 20Œs early 30Œs
A handsome and charming actor, who has the polished ease of a television star.
Could easily glide through life wafting on a cloud of good looks and
affability.
DEIRDRE MCDAVEY (female) 29 but appears younger Andrewfs girlfriend, she has the
breathless soul of a romantic, always on the verge of a swoon. An actress who
admires talent, but is unaware of the lack of her own.
LILLIAN TROY (female) 60-70 Andrewfs agent, striking silver haired lady in her 70Œs. Has a no nonsense manner and a
delight for hi-jinx. Her German accent is accompanied by a hacking smokers
cough.
JOHN BARRYMORE (male) 40-60 The great profile after John Gielgud the most acclaimed hamlet
of the 20th century.
An American actor and raconteur known for his hard
drinking and love of woman.
GARY PETER LEFKQWITZ (male) 30-40 Andrewfs best friend from L.A. He is all
L.A. Baby, not so much about the art but about the fame and money.
