Auditions
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Producer Debbie Gilley, Director Rachel Wallace, and Assistant Director Grace Hanson are excited to announce auditions for “Othello”.
By William Shakespeare Produced by Debbie Gilley Directed by Rachel Wallace Asst. Directed by Grace Hanson AUDITION DATES:
Saturday, 1/25 @ 10 AM Monday, 1/27 @ 7 PM Thursday, 1/30 @ 7 PM No appointments are necessary. Please arrive at the beginning time. AUDITION LOCATION:
Auditions will be held on stage at the Port Tobacco Players at 508 Charles Street, La Plata, MD. Please park in the town parking lot across the railroad tracks form the side of the theatre. Do not use the parking lot for the urgent care center; you will be towed. |
TO PREPARE:
Please prepare a short Shakespeare monologue (does not have to be memorized). Auditions will also consist of readings from the script.
Please be prepared to provide conflicts from February 6, 2025 – May 18, 2025.
Questions? Please email the producer, Debbie: [email protected]
Please prepare a short Shakespeare monologue (does not have to be memorized). Auditions will also consist of readings from the script.
Please be prepared to provide conflicts from February 6, 2025 – May 18, 2025.
Questions? Please email the producer, Debbie: [email protected]
REHEARSAL + PERFORMANCE DATES:
Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
All technical rehearsals and performances are mandatory.
Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
All technical rehearsals and performances are mandatory.
- Rehearsals begin: 2/6 @ 7pm
- Tech rehearsals: Daily, Saturday 4/19/25 to Thursday 5/1/25.
- Performances will be 5/2/25 through 5/18/25 (Fridays @ 8 PM, Saturdays @ 8 PM, and Sundays @ 3PM).
- Brush-up rehearsals: Tuesday evenings; 5/6/25 & 5/13/2025
ABOUT THE SHOW:
(SHAKESPEAREAN TRAGEDY)
Shortly after a military promotion, Othello gets caught up in a whirlwind romance and a secret wedding to the lovely Desdemona. Driven by jealousy of Othello's multiple successes, Iago sets out to destroy everything that Othello holds dear. Through an intricate web of lies spun by his enemy Othello succumbs to self- doubt, turning him into a murderous, unrecognizable shell of himself. This tale of deceit, jealousy, and betrayal is a visceral reminder of the darker side of the human condition.
This 90-minute interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most twisted tragedies is a commentary on how we see ourselves and how that affects the way we see others.
(SHAKESPEAREAN TRAGEDY)
Shortly after a military promotion, Othello gets caught up in a whirlwind romance and a secret wedding to the lovely Desdemona. Driven by jealousy of Othello's multiple successes, Iago sets out to destroy everything that Othello holds dear. Through an intricate web of lies spun by his enemy Othello succumbs to self- doubt, turning him into a murderous, unrecognizable shell of himself. This tale of deceit, jealousy, and betrayal is a visceral reminder of the darker side of the human condition.
This 90-minute interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s most twisted tragedies is a commentary on how we see ourselves and how that affects the way we see others.
ROLES TO BE CAST:
There will be gender-blind casting (all roles are open to all genders)
Some actors may be cast in multiple roles.
There will be gender-blind casting (all roles are open to all genders)
Some actors may be cast in multiple roles.
- OTHELLO, Navy Commander, a person of color.
- IAGO, Othello’s top aide, could be of any ethnicity.
- DESDEMONA, Married to Othello, Brabantio’s child, white
- EMILIA, Married to Iago, could be of any ethnicity.
- BRABANTIO, Senator, parent to Desdemona, white
- CASSIO, Othello’s lieutenant, could be of any ethnicity.
- BIANCO. Cassio’s mistress, could be of any ethnicity.
- RODERIGO, former love-struck boyfriend of Desdemona, could be of any ethnicity.
- THE DUKE, important politician – any ethnicity
- MONTANO, Othello’s predecessor, could be of any ethnicity.
- LODOVICO, a nobleman and relative of Desdemona’s
- MULTIPLE NON-SPEAKING ROLES
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