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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNSHIPS, SUMMER 2023
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CSC will host in-person auditions for our production of The Oresteia adapted by Ellen McLaughlin and directed by Lise Bruneau. Auditions will be held on Thursday September 7 and Friday September 8, 5pm-9pm on both days.
Callbacks will be held on Tuesday September 16 starting at 11am.
Seeking: Adult (18+) and child (who look 9-12 years old) actors who can move. For the child actor, we are looking for an actor of any gender expression that would be comfortable playing a girl. Regarding movement, formal dance training is not necessary. We are looking for actors who are comfortable with learning some movement pieces.
We are seeking actors of any race or ethnicity, any gender or gender expression, or any age. Performers of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to submit as CSC is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in its casting practices. Please see the following character breakdown.
CLYTEMNESTRA has been precast.
IPHIGENIA: A princess. Seeking an actor who reads age 9 – 12.
AGAMENON: A king. 50’s to 60’s. Willful.
ORESTES: A prince: 20’s. In over his head.
ELECTRA/CHORUS E: Has creature energy, watching, wary, sly, 20’s.
CASSANDRA: A former princess of Troy who is still an unwilling priestess of Apollo and a prophetess. 20’s to 30’s. Dynamic. Can speak with a Greek accent.
CHORUS: An androgynous and diverse group. Their general identity should be along the lines of “the household help,” they are always about, engaged in various obscure minor tasks.
- CHORUS A/WATCHMAN: Earthy, folk wise
- CHORUS B: Cool, pious, otherworldly
- CHORUS C: Reasoned, questioning, just
- CHORUS D: Fierce, frightening, decisive
- CHORUS F: Older, ironic, cool. Formerly the nurse of Orestes.
- CHORUS G: Motherly, capable, experienced. Formerly the nurse of Electra.
- CHORUS H: Unpredictable, ancient soul, powerful
- CHORUS I: Young, questioning, fair
Production Dates
First rehearsal: January 16
Tech: February 10 and 11
Previews: February 14 and 15
Opening night: February 16
Closing: March 10
Rehearsals will be 3pm-9pm Monday-Thursday and 11am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Performances are Thursday (7:30pm) Friday (8pm), Saturday (8pm), and Sunday (2pm). There is a two-show day Saturday March 2nd, performances are 2pm and 8pm.
Please note: You do not need to be available for the entire rehearsal period block of 3pm-9pm on weekdays, we will stagger actor calls on those days to accommodate actor schedules.
Compensation for adults is a minimum of $2500.
Child actors will receive a stipend commensurate with their rehearsal and performance commitment. Children will work with a reduced rehearsal schedule.
What to prepare
Adults: A classical monologue of your choice no longer than two minutes, or you may choose an excerpt from the script. The pieces from the script will be sent after receipt of your audition request.
NOTE: If you would like to be considered for CASSANDRA, the director would like to see you attempt a Greek accent at the general audition. It does not need to be perfect, but an attempt at something appropriate.
Children: A scene from the play will be provided via email after receipt of your audition request.
Auditions will be by appointment only. If you would like to sign up for an audition slot, please email auditions@chesapeakeshakespeare.com with one of these subject lines:
-Oresteia Audition Request-Adult
-Oresteia Audition Request-Child
Please include your headshot and resume in your email request. For our young actors without a headshot, a recent photo from the shoulders up will be fine. You can also indicate a preferred range of time that is convenient for you. You will then receive confirmation with further instructions and protocol about the day. No phone calls, please.
PERFORMANCE USHER: This is the most common volunteer option. Help us welcome in our patrons to both our Downtown Theatre on Calvert Street, and our summer outdoor venue at the PFI Historic Park in Ellicott City, MD. Duties for the downtown location include but are not limited to scanning tickets, checking vaccination or health records, showing patrons to their seats, handing out parking vouchers and wine slips, and greeting our patrons as they arrive. At our outdoor location, we also ask volunteers that are able to help set up and take down folding chairs for each performance.
EDUCATION EVENTS: Assist the education team as they usher in Baltimore area students for our 10am student matinees. These events are not ticketed and are set up in accordance with school curriculum to introduce young audiences to the magic of Shakespeare. Performances are often only 90 minutes and include a Q & A session following. Other Educational opportunities may include events located in our Studio space around the corner from the theatre on Redwood street. This space plays host to the Black Classical Acting Ensemble, CSC Summer Camps and Classes as well as our Veterans programming.
GENERAL OFFICE HELP: A few times a season we may need help folding, stuffing, and sealing envelopes for large business or development mailings. This is a fun way to get to know the staff and help us grow our reach in Baltimore and beyond!
DISTRIBUTING POSTERS/FLYERS: Occasionally we will want to place a poster of our show or stacks of postcards within various neighborhoods to reach an audience that may not know us yet. Often, you might live or work in that area and can ask local businesses to place these posters or postcards in an approved location where patrons can access them. This opportunity is arranged with the consent of our marketing department to targeted neighborhoods decided on a show-by-show basis.
If you are interested in any of the above-mentioned opportunities, please email volunteer@chesapeakeshakespeare.com. We’d love to have you support our team.