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Singing Audition for "Jane Eyre" Play

Orinda, CA, United States
ID: 579400Exp: 1/14/2025
Description:

Auditions open for singers for the play "Jane Eyre." Please find the details below. About the project: World Premiere Adaptation - Based on the classic gothic novel. Jane Eyre follows the life of its resilient, orphaned heroine as she navigates hardships and pursues her independence in 19th century England. After a difficult childhood, Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she meets the brooding, mysterious Mr. Rochester. Additional info: FIRST READ THROUGH - 4/5 REHEARSALS - BEGIN 7/28 AND WILL BE HELD MONDAY - THURSDAY AT 7PM TECH - 8/31 - 9/4 PERFORMANCES - 9/5, 9/6, 9/12, 9/13, 9/19, 9/20, 9/26 AND 9/27 8:30PM, 9/21 AT 4PM AND 9/25 AT 8PM SET CONSTRUCTION/WORKSHOP DAYS - 8/3, 8/17, 8/23, 8/24, AND 8/30 Performers will read from the script. Please bring a photo, resume and any conflicts. No AREA or Union at this time. All participants are volunteers. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.

13 roles

JANE EYREFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A strong willed orphan who rises from a harsh childhood to become a governess. She is known for her moral conviction and independence (Three actresses will be cast as Jane at various ages)

MRS REEDFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Jane's cruel aunt, who raises her after her parent's deaths. She mistreats Jane and eventually sends her to Lowood School.

HELEN BURNSFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Jane's close friend at Lowood School, known for her gentle and forgiving nature. Her friendship and tragic death greatly effect Jane's outlook on life.

ADELE VARENSFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mr. Rochester's young ward and Jane's pupil at Thornfield. She is lively, speaks French and has a complex background.

BERTHA MASONFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mr. Rochester's first wife, who is mentally ill.

MRS FAIRFAXFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The kind and motherly housekeeper at Thornfield Hall. She becomes a friend and confidant for Jane.

GRACE POOLEFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A servant at Thornfield Hall who is tasked with looking after Bertha. She behaves mysteriously.

BLANCHE INGRAMMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A beautiful, wealthy woman whom Mr. Rochester pretends to court to make Jane jealous. Blanche is prideful and represents a contrast to Jane's humility and sincerity.

DIANA AND MARY RIVERSFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Johns' kind and warm sisters.

MR BROCKLEHURSTMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The harsh, hypocritical headmaster at Lowood School, known for his strict and punishing rules.

MR EDWARD ROCHESTERMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The wealthy complex master of Thornfield Hall. He is brooding and mysterious, hiding a troubling secret that shapes his relationship with Jane.

ST JOHN RIVERSMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A clergyman and Jane's cousin, who takes her in after she leaves Thornfield. He is driven and idealistic with plans to become a missionary.

JOHN AND ELIZA REEDBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mrs. Reed's spoiled children, who bully Jane during her childhood.