Below is basic information for our next scheduled audition opportunity. Additional audition details and sides will be provided in late April. Please check back at that time.
AUDITIONS:
Agatha Christie's The Rats
A 30-minute thriller
Directed by Stefanie Austin
In this 30-minute thriller from the queen of crime, two adulterous lovers are called to a friend's flat for evening drinks only to find no one home. What first appears to be a simple mix up of dates turns to something far more sinister.
We will have virtual and in-person audition options for this production.
We welcome everyone to our open auditions - whether you're a seasoned veteran, returning from an acting hiatus, or completely new to the stage, we encourage you to audition for a part in one of our shows!
Virtual auditions (video submissions) will be accepted from May 1 through May 11.
In-person auditions (walk-in only) will take place:
Monday, May 11
5:30pm - 7:00pm
at the Sock & Buskin Studio
Studio Location:
The S&B Studio will be used for auditions and most rehearsals.
Our studio is located at the Nittany Mall:
2901 E College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Use Entrance A, which is located on the E. College Ave Side of the mall (past the entrance to Gabe's). Our studio is a corner unit on the right, across from Ville Billy's.
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AUDITION INFORMATION
DIRECTOR: Stefanie Austin
PERFORMANCES: Sunday, June 14 at 3:00pm and 5:30pm (2 performances) at 3 Dots Downtown.
REHEARSALS begin in late May or early June, 2-3 times per week. Load-in & dress rehearsals will be on June 13.
CONFLICTS: Please be prepared to discuss your availability at auditions. All actors MUST be conflict-free 6/13 & 6/14.
AUDITION PROCESS: Virtual auditions accepted May 1-11. In-person auditions (walk-ins only) May 11. See our audition and production details document for additional information.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
- SANDRA GREY - Female Lead. Described as a “smart” and “attractive.” Actor must be comfortable with “passionate” kissing with male actor and with fight scenes.
- DAVID FORRESTER - Male Lead. Described as “good looking” but “ruthless”. Actor must be comfortable with “passionate” kissing with female actor and with fight scenes.
- JENNIFER BRICE - Female Supporting. Described as “catty” and has an “affected manner.”
- ALEC HANBURY - Male Supporting. Described as “effeminate, very elegant, amusing, and inclined to be spiteful.” Actor will also double as an off-stage police officer.
SIDES:
DIRECTOR’S NOTES:
- While low-budget and minimal tech, this is a fully-staged production..
- With a shorter rehearsal schedule, actors will be expected to be “off-book” (lines memorized) early in the process so we can focus on the performance and staging.
- The setting of this production will be 1960’s or 70’s London. English accents are not strictly required, but we will consider incorporating accents if all actors are comfortable doing so.
- Ages are flexible (18+); we will be looking at casting as an ensemble, so the believability of relationships is more important than the actual ages.
Alternate Location:
On occasion, rehearsals may be held in the Community Room at the Nittany Mall:
2901 E College Ave
State College, PA 16801
Use the small door near Planet Fitness, on the Benner Pike side fo the mall. The community room is on the left just inside the entrance. The check-in table will be visible as you enter.
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