Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Audition Notice: Scorpio Theatre

AUDITION SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE: CONTACT DAISY POND FOR INFO.



AUDITION NOTICE – SCORPIO THEATRE – Calgary, Alberta
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Production name: George Orwell's 1984, adapted by Michael Gene Sullivan
Audition date: Monday, November 6, 2017 7:00-10:00 pm
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 7:00-10:00 pm
Invited Call backs: Saturday, November 11, 2017 1:00-5:00 pm
Tentative First Read-Through: Wednesday, November 152017 7:00-10:00 pm
Rehearsal Dates: Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00-10:00Saturday afternoons from 1:00-5:00 - November 15, 2017 to February 24, 2018
Production Run: Friday, March 2 to Saturday, March 10, 2018. All cast members are required during "Tech Week", February 25 to March 1, 2018.  
Email applications to: bookings@scorpio.ca
Contact name: Daisy Pond | Contact email: dpond@scorpio.ca
Contact phone: 403-615-5016 | Engager Website: www.scorpio.ca

Scorpio Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Artists of all backgrounds regardless of race, orientation, or personal beliefs are encouraged to apply.

Additional information:
Casting person in attendance: Director: Aaron Conrad; Assistant Director: Matt Pickering; Stage Manager: Claire Bolton
War is peace. Ignorance is strength. Thought is crime. George Orwell's acclaimed work gives a harrowing warning of a dystopian future which, sadly, has become all too familiar. With the rise of nationalism across Europe and now in America, what better time to retell the warnings this story shares about a desperate future that we all hope to avoid, yet seem inexorably drawn towards.
Adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan, and directed by Aaron Conrad. Be sure to witness an unforgettable night at the theatre, and remember: Big Brother is watching!

Roles Available:
Winston Smith: (M) mid 30s to mid-40s. Accused of thought crime against Big Brother, Winston's interrogation is the principle focus of the play.
O'Brian/VOICE: (M) mid 40s or older. The voice of Big Brother and principle interrogator, in the Ministry of Love.
First party member /WINSTON: (M) mid 20s to late 30s. A loyal party member. He represents Winston in many of the interrogations re-enactments as well as other roles.
Second party member/JULIA /MRS. PARSONS: (F) Mid 20s to mid-30s. A loyal party member. She represents the deviant "Julia" in many of the interrogations re-enactments as well as other roles.
Third party member/KID 2/SYME/RALLY SPEAKER: (M) mid 20s and older. A loyal party member. He represents Syme (Winston's best friend) in many of the interrogations re-enactments as well as other roles. 
Fourth party member/KID 1/CHARRINGTON/PARSONS/O'BRIAN: (M) mid 20s and older. A loyal party member. He represents many roles in Winston's interrogation. 
Please prepare two contrasting monologues of no more than five (5) minutes total. Those actors seen at call backs will be provided sides for cold reading. https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEicpzkhtKDOhFmUQ8tUw4yGbIai1vmqWs58WktVmcnZnSOyOH5kyoHQn1azuMUUa7mHHP-KJohiWQk_OhvNWw2oOXa6VSk3xmIcfbof9_wjtIVLLgYpeC8hX0NbgKCi9W91epREuGmygW9SzjcEH19g5bWs7n96-y7TZev_=s0-d-e1-ftA copy of the script is available upon request.

Send resume and headshot bookings@scorpio.ca with the subject line "1984 AUDITIONS", and indicate in the body of the email which character you want to audition for and your preference for a time.