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| Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead By Tom Stoppard Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead is often described as the story of Hamlet as told through the misadventures of his two childhood friends, but such a synopsis hardly does justice to this classic work. The recipient of four Tony awards, including Best Play, and winner of Best Play from the New York Drama Critic's Circle, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead is an ontological romp through the metaphysics of being, probing causality, free will, art, life, death, and destiny with Pythonesque flair. ROLES King Claudius of Denmark: (M) (40's - 50's) brother of the late King Hamlet of Denmark. Queen Gertrude of Denmark: (F) (40's) widow of King Hamlet, now wife of Claudius. Prince Hamlet: (M) (appears early to mid 20's) son of King Hamlet and Queen Gertrude. Polonius: (M) (40's - 50's) council to King Claudius. Ophelia: (F) (appears late teens) daughter of Polonius. Rosencrantz: (M) (appears early to mid 20's) friend of Hamlet. Guildenstern: (M) (appears early to mid 20's) friend of Hamlet. The Player: (M) (40’s to 60’s) leader of the Tragedians. Tragedians: (M) (any age) entertainment troupe; familiarity with a wide variety of performance styles is required, ability to play a musical instrument is an asset. Alfred: (M) (late teens to mid 20's) youngest of the Tragedians; plays the female roles. Open auditions for all roles will take place: Tuesday August 12 (7:00 to 10:00pm) Thursday August 14 (7:00 to 10:00pm) and Saturday August 16 (12:00 to 4:00pm) Callbacks will be Sunday August 17th. at the Community Arts Centre 2633 Hochwald Avenue SW (Building A3 - former Currie Barracks) Audition Requirements: * 1 Shakespearian Monologue, memorized - 2 minutes max - not from Hamlet * 1 contemporary comedic monologue, memorized - 2 minutes max * No accents please - unless you have one naturally * Cold read and physical improv may be required * Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition *Please let us know of any special skills you have - do you play an instrument? Can you juggle? Are you an acrobat? *We encourage people to think outside of the box. *Scripts will be available for perusal in the Morpheus Theatre Office on Monday and Fridays during the day. Please call (403) 246-2999 to confirm a time. Scripts will also be available in the waiting area during auditions, feel free to come early and read. | |
| Contact: | Morpheus Theatre Phone: 403-246-2999 Email: audition@morpheustheatre.ca Web: http://www.morpheustheatre.ca |
| Details: | Location: Community Arts Centre |
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