Theatre on the Bay, UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus to host audition times for spring play, ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’
Marinette, Wis.—Theatre on the Bay on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus has announced audition times for its spring play, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” The auditions will be held Feb. 12 and 13, 2020 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Herbert L. Williams Theatre, Fine Arts Building, on the Marinette Campus. All roles are available. Auditions are made by appointment.
Characters include Algernon Moncrief (20s-30s, a dissipated, rather cynical but refined bachelor), John (Jack) Worthing (20s-30s, a fun-loving bachelor looking for love), Cecily Cardew (18, Jack’s ward, Algernon’s romantic interest, pretty and sheltered but smarter than she looks), Gwendolyn Fairfax (early to mid 20s, refined, Jack’s romantic interest, she has a keen wit and is very aware she is rich and beautiful), Lady Bracknell (Gwendolyn’s mother, 50s-60s, imperious and overly conscious of social class), Reverend Chausable (40s-60s, a priest), Ms. Prism (40-65, Cecily’s governess), Lane and Merriman (Algernon’s servants, 20s-ancient). Please note: ages are offered as reference, actors must be able to play within the age range for the character.
Roles are available for actors ages 15 and older. All characters have British dialects. The play is appropriate for audiences of all ages. The production will be directed by TOB artistic director Rebecca Stone Thornberry. All interested actors are encouraged to audition (one does not have to be a UW-Green Bay student, nor does one need prior experience with theatre or acting). UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus students may receive course credit for acting in or providing technical or management assistance on the production (by registering for THE 335, 336 or 338).
Monologues of one-to-two minutes (comedic or dramatic) are welcome, but not required for these auditions. Those auditioning should be prepared to read aloud from pieces provided at the audition. Actors are not required to attend both audition nights.
Participants should arrive at least 10 minutes prior to audition slots with form completed. Register here or at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4fafaa22a5fd0-auditions. After registering, participants will be sent an audition form to complete prior to audition. This will include rehearsal conflicts. A script will be on two-hour reserve at the Marinette Campus library by Jan. 15.
Rehearsals will take place in the evenings and on weekends between Feb. 17 and April 16. Performances are April 17-19 and 24-26.
Email stonethr@uwgb.edu (preferred) or call 715-504-3318 for further information.
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