Upcoming Auditions

Antigone Auditions

Seeking performers of all ethnicities and backgrounds

for this modern translation of one of the earliest tragedies in theatre. Carson’s language is playful, bittersweet, and profoundly poetic. Following the tragedy of Oedipus and the ensuing civil war, the play opens in the wake of King Kreon’s decree forbidding the burial of Polynikes. When Antigone, Polynikes' sister, defies the edict and puts her brother to rest, all of Thebes witnesses the brutality of the law as it tears the royal family apart and undoes the hard-won peace Kreon seeks to protect.

Non-AEA, no pay, no fees

Characters:

Antigone    daughter of Oedipus, 20-30

Ismene       sister of Antigone, 20-30

Kreon         king of Thebes, 40-50

Haimon     son of Kreon and Eurydike, 16-20

Eurydike   wife of Kreon, mother of Haimon, 40-50

Teiresias   blind prophet of Thebes, M/F age indeterminate

Chorus of 6-10 actors play all other parts, all ages and genders

 

In person Auditions: 

·        Lohman Theatre, Foothill College campus, free parking

·        Wednesday and Thursday; Sep 6 and 7, 6-9 pm

·        Available for drop in during timeslots, be prepared to stay for 30 minutes if necessary

·        Optional prepared readings or cold readings from provided sides

 

Virtual Auditions:

·        Send the following to foothill.stage.management@gmail.com with ANTI in the subject line:

o   A short video: 90 seconds maximum

o   A headshot and current resume Including performance history and contact info.

·        If you have performed for Foothill in the past 5 years, either live or virtually, in a musical or play, please use ANTI FH in the Subject line and include a current headshot, resume and contact info. No video required at this time.

 

Callbacks:

·        In person, as scheduled T-W, Sep 19 and 20, 6-10pm

·        All roles open until filled

·        All cast and crew will be enrolled at Foothill College, no fees

 

Schedule notes:

●       Virtual character work as arranged Sep 22-30.

●       Full cast reading; Tuesday, September 26; 6:30-10pm

●       In person rehearsals Sun-Thursday evenings starting Sep 24

●       Performances: Nov 3-19

For questions email mcleodbruce@foothill.edu