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Parker Players Theater Co. is excited to announce auditions for Amadeus by Peter Shaffer. Directors Chris Causer and Jenilee Houghton are bringing a rebellious new take on this classic story. It's a tale of two artists and how their ego-driven battle for fame and glory ultimately leads to their respective demise. A levity-filled drama whose scope is as operatic as it comes, but presented as an intimate, immersive (and slightly anarchic) new experience.

All auditions, rehearsals and performances will take place at 540 W Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL.

Auditions: April 14 (1p - 4p) & 15 (6p - 9p)

Stipend: $200

Characters:
Genders specified are the presenting genders for each character and will be portrayed and referenced as such in the production. We are happy to cast actors of any/all genders to play any role. We welcome performers of all ethnicities, ages (18+), body types, and performers with disabilities to audition. For accommodations, please contact jmchugh@parkerplayerstheater.org

Most roles will require creative movement and dance, but no formal dance training is required. Singing or playing an instrument (especially rock/punk style) is not required, but welcome!

Antonio Salieri (he/him)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (he/him)
Constanze* (she/her)- wife to Amadeus
Joseph II* (he/him)- Emperor of Austria
Count Johann Kilian Von Strack* (any gender)- Royal Chamberlain
Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg* (any gender)- Director of the Imperial Opera
Baron Gottfried Van Swieten* (any gender)- Prefect of the Imperial Library
Teresa Salieri* (she/her)- wife to Salieri
Katherine Cavalieri* (she/her)- Salieri's prize pupil
Guiseppe Bonno* (he/him)- Court Kapellmeister

*These roles will also make up the Ensemble of "Little Winds", Servants, Performers and Citizens of Vienna.
Please note the show will feature a near-constant presence by the Ensemble, so we're seeking a dynamic troupe of playful, creative, brave performers.

If you can't make auditions in person, video submissions will be accepted, but attendance at callbacks will be required. Please submit the required materials to jmchugh@parkerplayerstheater.org no later than 5pm on April 14th.