Four County Players

Auditions

"Tempest Auditions"

william shakespeare's
THE TEMPEST
directed by sara holdren

performing
OCTOBER 21 - NOVEMBER 5, 2010
in the CELLAR
at FOUR COUNTY PLAYERS

AUDITIONS For the roles of Ferdinand and Alonso in THE TEMPEST

AUDITIONS: Tuesday, September 7: 7:30 to 9:30 at Blue Ridge Yoga Studio on (1717 Allied Street, around the corner from C'Ville Coffee) Wednesday, September 8: 7:30 to 9:30 (LOCATION TBA: Please email allforhecuba@gmail.com for the location if you would like to audition on Wednesday!) *You need only come to one night of auditions.

This fall's production of THE TEMPEST at Four County Players is seeking TWO MALE ACTORS for the roles of Alonso and Ferdinand (see descriptions below). Directed and adapted by Sara Holdren, this production will be an exciting, physical, magical interpretation of Shakespeare's romance, featuring music, movement, puppetry, and more. The Cellar at Four County Players is an intimate, versatile black box space. Rehearsals will take place at Four County Players in Barboursville as production time nears; earlier in the process, rehearsals will be held in Charlottesville. Come out and audition for this innovative, ensemble production!

If you have questions or would like a PDF copy of the script, please email Sara Holdren at allforhecuba@gmail.com.

ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

Ferdinand (male, 20s or late teens) -- Ferdinand is the Prince of Naples, an idealistic young man who finds himself shipwrecked on Prospero's island. Thinking he has lost his father, friends, and homeland, he then meets Prospero's daughter, Miranda, and falls immediately in love. A character full of hope, wonder, openness, imagination, and emotion.

Alonso (male, 40s-60s, or late 30s willing to "play up" in age) -- Alonso is the King of Naples, Ferdinand's father and an enemy of Prospero in the day's before Prospero's banishment. He too is shipwrecked on the island and is wracked by the belief that his son Ferdinand died in the shipwreck. A complex character -- not a straightforward "villain" -- he is actually the most redeemable of Prospero's enemies. A politician unaware of the depths of treachery amongst his fellow courtiers, and, in essence, a man devoted to his son.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Directed by Geri Carlson Sauls
Performing December 4 - 18
Four County Players Main Stage

AUDITIONS
October 10, 3 - 6 PM and October 11, 7 - 9 PM (you only need to attend one night!) at the Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour Street, Barboursville, VA

All auditioners should be prepared to share a 1 minute story about Christmas - such as what Christmas means to them, or a funny story about a Christmas in their family, or just telling part of the Christmas story.

CAST REQUIREMENTS
Adults:
Father (Bob Bradley) - solid family man, mid 30's
Mother (Grace Bradley) - directing the pageant for the first time - mid 30's
Mrs. Armstrong - type of woman that has to run everything - 50ish
Mrs. Slocum - another congregation lady - 35 - 60
Mrs. Clark - 35 - 60
Mrs. Clausing - 35-60
Mrs. McCarthy - younger version of Mrs. Armstrong - mid 40's
Reverand Hopkins
2 Firemen

Children:
Beth Bradley - the narrator, strong speaking voice and good stage presence - 10-12
Charlie Bradley - traditional kid brother - 8-10
Ralph Herdman - ragged, scroungy, slouchy manner, touch of adolescent cool - 12-14
Imogene Herdman - loud, bossy - 11-13
Leroy Herdman - rough, sure of himself - 10-12
Claude Herdman - tough, combative, 9-11
Ollie Herdman - looking for trouble, Claude's usual Partner in Crime, 8-10
Gladys Herdman - small, witty, feisty - 7-9
Alice Wendleken - prim, proper, pain in the neck - 10-12
Maxine - narrates the pageant, must had a strong speaking voice - 10-12
Elmer Hopkins - Rev. Hopkins son - 12-14
Several more children - Hobie, David, Beverly, Juanita, Shriley, Doris - age range 6-14 - playing shepherds, angel choir, etc.

We hope to see you all at the theater.



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History Volunteering Scholarships Donate Staff Board of Directors Local Flavor Auditions Photos Directions	Auditions "Tempest Auditions" william shakespeare's THE TEMPEST directed by sara holdren performing OCTOBER 21 - NOVEMBER 5, 2010 in the CELLAR at FOUR COUNTY PLAYERS AUDITIONS For the roles of Ferdinand and Alonso in THE TEMPEST AUDITIONS: Tuesday, September 7: 7:30 to 9:30 at Blue Ridge Yoga Studio on (1717 Allied Street, around the corner from C'Ville Coffee) Wednesday, September 8: 7:30 to 9:30 (LOCATION TBA: Please email allforhecuba@gmail.com for the location if you would like to audition on Wednesday!) You need only come to one night of auditions. This fall's production of THE TEMPEST at Four County Players is seeking TWO MALE ACTORS for the roles of Alonso and Ferdinand (see descriptions below). Directed and adapted by Sara Holdren, this production will be an exciting, physical, magical interpretation of Shakespeare's romance, featuring music, movement, puppetry, and more. The Cellar at Four County Players is an intimate, versatile black box space. Rehearsals will take place at Four County Players in Barboursville as production time nears; earlier in the process, rehearsals will be held in Charlottesville. Come out and audition for this innovative, ensemble production! If you have questions or would like a PDF copy of the script, please email Sara Holdren at allforhecuba@gmail.com. ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:* Ferdinand (male, 20s or late teens) -- Ferdinand is the Prince of Naples, an idealistic young man who finds himself shipwrecked on Prospero's island. Thinking he has lost his father, friends, and homeland, he then meets Prospero's daughter, Miranda, and falls immediately in love. A character full of hope, wonder, openness, imagination, and emotion. Alonso (male, 40s-60s, or late 30s willing to "play up" in age) -- Alonso is the King of Naples, Ferdinand's father and an enemy of Prospero in the day's before Prospero's banishment. He too is shipwrecked on the island and is wracked by the belief that his son Ferdinand died in the shipwreck. A complex character -- not a straightforward "villain" -- he is actually the most redeemable of Prospero's enemies. A politician unaware of the depths of treachery amongst his fellow courtiers, and, in essence, a man devoted to his son. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Directed by Geri Carlson Sauls Performing December 4 - 18 Four County Players Main Stage AUDITIONS October 10, 3 - 6 PM and October 11, 7 - 9 PM (you only need to attend one night!) at the Four County Players, 5256 Governor Barbour Street, Barboursville, VA All auditioners should be prepared to share a 1 minute story about Christmas - such as what Christmas means to them, or a funny story about a Christmas in their family, or just telling part of the Christmas story. CAST REQUIREMENTS Adults: Father (Bob Bradley) - solid family man, mid 30's Mother (Grace Bradley) - directing the pageant for the first time - mid 30's Mrs. Armstrong - type of woman that has to run everything - 50ish Mrs. Slocum - another congregation lady - 35 - 60 Mrs. Clark - 35 - 60 Mrs. Clausing - 35-60 Mrs. McCarthy - younger version of Mrs. Armstrong - mid 40's Reverand Hopkins 2 Firemen Children: Beth Bradley - the narrator, strong speaking voice and good stage presence - 10-12 Charlie Bradley - traditional kid brother - 8-10 Ralph Herdman - ragged, scroungy, slouchy manner, touch of adolescent cool - 12-14 Imogene Herdman - loud, bossy - 11-13 Leroy Herdman - rough, sure of himself - 10-12 Claude Herdman - tough, combative, 9-11 Ollie Herdman - looking for trouble, Claude's usual Partner in Crime, 8-10 Gladys Herdman - small, witty, feisty - 7-9 Alice Wendleken - prim, proper, pain in the neck - 10-12 Maxine - narrates the pageant, must had a strong speaking voice - 10-12 Elmer Hopkins - Rev. Hopkins son - 12-14 Several more children - Hobie, David, Beverly, Juanita, Shriley, Doris - age range 6-14 - playing shepherds, angel choir, etc. We hope to see you all at the theater.
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