Seeking Girls for "The Playboy of the Western World"

Girls ages 15-18 years old are welcome to audition for "The Playboy of the Western World" a New Version. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A modern version of J.M. Synge’s classic comedy Playboy of the Western World, adapted by Bisi Adigun and Roddy Doyle. Christopher, a young Nigerian, seeks refuge in a Dublin pub after claiming he murdered his father and fled Nigeria. In the world of this organized crime-run pub, Christopher is seen as a hero standing up to his tyrannical father. That is until his father shows up alive. Capturing the morbid comedy of J.M. Synge’s classic, the new version also highlights themes related to identity, race, and immigration in modern Ireland. Additional info: You will be asked to present a contemporary monologue no longer than 90 seconds. Prepared, memorized monologues are preferred. However, actors may bring a copy of a monologue to read, and the Stage will also have printed monologues available. Callbacks by invitation on Thursday, Oct. 17, 7-10 p.m. Actors must note their conflicts throughout the rehearsal process and run of the show, January 24-February 9, 2025. Rehearsals will typically be held four times a week, on both weeknights and weekends, depending on cast availability. Tech and dress rehearsals begin on January 18, 2025. Performances will run three weekends, January 24-February 9, 2025. Performances will be on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees every weekend at 2:00 p.m. Brush-up rehearsals may be held on Thursday evenings before Friday performances. Cast attendance is required at all rehearsals as called by the director and stage manager unless a conflict has been previously indicated. The cast must be available for all tech and dress rehearsals, performances, and brush-ups. Content Advisory: Playboy of the Western World includes occasional use of offensive language, depictions of violence and injury, descriptions of death, and depictions of racial prejudice. Please download the attached form and fill out it. If interested, please apply.