Casting for "Les Enfants Terribles" Theatrical Production
AUDITION DETAILS Casting for "Les Enfants Terribles," a world premiere theatrical production of a new adaptation of Jean Cocteau’s scandalous novella. Synopsis: Paul and Elisabeth, two emotionally-sheltered teenage siblings, seclude themselves in a world of their own creation. A bubble of fantasy organized by rules and rituals only they understand. As they vie for dominance and love, the “enfants” play cruel games of one-upmanship amongst themselves and on their adoring companions, Gerard and Agatha. Reality creeps in, fantasies spin out, the borders of their worlds collapse and a downward spiral of betrayals leads to tragedy. Dates: Aug 3 to Sep 9 (rehearsals) Sep 10 to Oct 4 (performances) as below: Rehearsals: August 3 to September 3: Saturdays & Sundays from 2pm to 5pm Mondays from 7pm to 10pm (possible additional weeknight when needed, as available) in Bed-Stuy. September 5, 6 and 7: 12pm to 6pm at the theater September 9: Dress from 7pm to 10pm at the theater. Performances: September 10 to October 4, Thu - Sat @ 7pm, Sun @ 2pm $500 stipend. Non-union or Actors Equity. To apply: email resume and reels via email. Self-tape monologue from sides highly encouraged, in addition. Applicants of interest will be contacted for in-person callbacks in Brooklyn.
3 roles
Paul Paul is 16 years old (played by an older actor). He is secretly gay and does not yet know it himself, maddened by his unrequited love for a boy named Dargelos. Paul and his older sister Elisabeth largely raised themselves and are emotionally co-dependent. They have many games and rituals. They love each other but also spend most of their time trying to win the games. Paul can be whip smart and biting, and then suddenly fragile and vulnerable.
Gerard, 14 years old (played by an older actor), is an innocent who admires Paul and loves Elisabeth. He wears his heart on his sleeve and yearns for acceptance. His unrequited love for Elisabeth and imagined friendship with Paul blinds him to the abuse Paul and Elisabeth inflict on him.
Agatha, 14 years old (played by an older actor), thinks of Elisabeth as her older sister and is in love with Paul. She is an orphan who finds sanctuary in Paul and Elisabeth and delights in their games, even if she is sometimes caught in the crossfire of their cruelty.
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