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Created Date | June 07, 2024 | |
Expiration Date | July 07, 2024 | |
Posted by | Administrator | |
Country | United States | |
State | Illinois | |
City | Chicago | |
Location | Chicago | |
Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
Project Title | La Ronde |
Description:
Seeking Actors for La Ronde
Written by Arthur Schnitzler
Directed by Ramona Rotten
bipoc and lgbtq+ particularly encouraged to apply.
Important Info:
Auditions: June 1st-June 20th
Rehearsals: July 13th-August 22nd
Performances: August 23rd-September 8th
Pay: percentage of ticket sales.
Summary:
The play is a cycle of ten conversations between couples, exploring the themes of love, relationships, and class. The play is structured as a series of interconnected scenes, each featuring a different pair of characters. The conversations are often humorous and witty, but also reveal the complexities and vulnerabilities of the characters. While the original play has strictly heterosexual pairings, this rendition will have queer pairings as well.
Characters:
The Girl of the Streets: 20s-30s, femme or non-binary
The Soldier: 20s-40s, masc
The Parlor Maid: 20s-30s, femme
The Young Man: 20s, masc
The Young Wife: 20s, masc, femme or non- binary
The Husband: 30s-50s masc
The Sweet Young Miss: 20s masc, femme, or non-binary
The Poet: Any age, masc, femme or non-binary
The Actress: Any age, masc, femme or non-binary
The Count: Any age, masc or femme
Intimacy:
All roles involve staged intimacy. An intimacy director has been hired for this production. Some roles involve various levels of undress and removal of layers, but not nudity. if you have questions about a specific character please reach out to Ramona.
Contact Info:
Please send an email to rottenreligieuse@gmail.com that includes the following:
-A self tape (feel free to use a tape from a previous audition. If taping something new it can be anything. A monologue, a poem, or anything that shows off your talents and makes you feel good)
-your scheduling info
-your comfort level with intimacy and undress
-Scheduling conflicts in between July 13th and September 8th
-Optional: Headshot and Resume
Accepting auditions until June 20th. You will be notified of casting status by June 22nd end of day.