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Casting Teen Performers for "Earnest and Frankenstein" Play

Hillsborough, NC, United States
ID: 579780Exp: 2/2/2025
Description:

Seeking teen performers for the play "Earnest and Frankenstein." Please find the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Earnest" This well-known play by Oscar Wilde will be performed in the style of a 90's sitcom! Directed by Rachel Horowitz Andrews. "Frankenstein" An Original Adaptation* by Chella Anderson Additional info: TO AUDITION: - Attach 2 contrasting monologues (1-2 minutes each) - CROWS WALK ONLY: 16 bars of a song of your choice. General Season Callbacks (in-person)* Saturday, February 8th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM *Note that the inability to attend callbacks does not affect final casting. "Earnest" Rehearsals: July 21-September 14. A virtual table read and character rehearsals will be scheduled in May-June, based on actor availability. Performance Location TBD Tech Week: September 15th - 18th Weekend 1: September 19th-21st Weekend 2: September 26th-28th "Frankenstein" Rehearsals: Late July - October Performance Location TBD Tech Week: October 13th - 16th Weekend 1: October 17th-19th Weekend 2: October 24th-26th If you are interested please apply.

19 roles

John (Jack) WorthingMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Sincere and goofy, living a double life, in love with Gwendolen. Sitcom comparisons: Ross (Friends), Eric (Boy Meets World), Ted (How I Met Your Mother) "Earnest"

Algernon MoncrieffMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mischievous yet charming, in love with Cecily. Sitcom comparisons: Joey (Friends), Schmidt (New Girl), Barney (How I Met Your Mother) "Earnest"

Gwendolen FairfaxFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Sophisticated and idealistic city girl. Sitcom comparisons: Rachel (Friends), Elaine (Seinfeld) "Earnest"

Cecily CardewFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Innocent and casual country girl. Sitcom comparisons: Topanga (Boy Meets World), Jess (New Girl) "Earnest"

Augusta BracknellFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Cunning and snobbish, Algernon's aunt. Sitcom comparisons: Sophia (Golden Girls), Moira (Schitt's Creek) "Earnest"

Miss PrismFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Intelligent and puritanical, Cecily's Governess. Sitcom comparison: Fran (The Nanny) "Earnest"

Dr. ChasubleMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Local reverend, has a crush on Miss Prism. Sitcom comparison: Niles (Frasier) "Earnest"

Lane*Female17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Algernon's assistant. Sitcom comparison: Norm the Doorman (Cheers) *Roles may be combined. "Earnest"

Merriman*Male17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Cecily's butler. Sitcom comparison: Geoffrey Butler (Fresh Prince of Bel Air) *Roles may be combined. "Earnest"

Victor FrankensteinMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

"Frankenstein"

The CreatureBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

"Frankenstein"

ElizabethFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

"Frankenstein"

JustineMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

"Frankenstein"

VillagerBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

"Frankenstein"

Henry ClervalMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

"Frankenstein"

ProfessorBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

"Frankenstein"

FatherMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

"Frankenstein"

Robert WaltonMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

"Frankenstein"

OthersBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

"Frankenstein"