"Welcome to the Machine" Teen Audition for the Theater

Teen auditions for the theater production "Welcome to the Machine" – see details below! ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The album was written about founding band member Syd Barrett. After they hit it big and fame got to them, Syd lost his way, wrapped up in his own success. He was caught up in addiction and mental health struggles and ultimately creative differences between him and David Gilmour, lead guitarist, caused him to leave the band. The band members didn’t see him for years; this album was written about his trajectory and downfall, especially “Shine On, You Crazy Diamond.” Barrett IS the crazy diamond. While the band was recording SOYCD – on the day of David Gilmour’s wedding – Syd showed up to the recording studio, hearing a song about himself (whether or not he knew it). None of the band recognized him at all, but he sat in the corner listening until finally, Roger Waters clocked him and was like, “…Syd?” That was the last time they ever saw him. Included in the tail end of SOYCD P1, there’s the suggestion of a piano riff from “See Emily Play” – a song written by Barrett on The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Additional info: Actors should prepare a brief monologue and be prepared for a movement combination. Please prepare a brief monologue (30-60 seconds). Wear clothes you can move in. There will be a short dance call. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to your audition time. Rehearsals | Aug 18 – Sept 4 | Monday – Thursday, 6 pm – 9 pm (Possibility of rehearsing only 2-3 days of the week) Tech Week | Sept 7 – 10 | 6-9:30pm Final Dress Rehearsal | Wed, Sept 10 | 6-9:30pm No Rehearsal Thursday, Sept 11 Perfomances Sept 12 | 7pm Sept 13 | 7pm Sept 14 | 7pm If you are interested please apply.