By Jean Giraudoux, Adapted by Maurice Valency
Directed by Janis Bergmann
About the play: An adventurous young girl yearns to reform the world by means of the supernatural. Most of the local townspeople are tolerant of her lively, unconventional ways, but the government inspector regards her as a threat to order and security. He summons all of the authority and power of the state to rid her of her obsession. Ultimately the adventure of love entices her to choose between the world of matter and the realm of spirit, accomplishing in a split second what law, force and logic could not.
Casting: 9+ Males and 10 Females; Ages 18-60; All roles open; Actors of all backgrounds encouraged to audition.
Character breakdown
Women:
Isabel – (18-20’s) free-spirited, driven, beautiful inside and out
Young girls (Isabel’s students) -- (play 12-16) seven precocious, very individual classmates
Armande and Leonide Mangebois – (30’s-60’s) chatty, gossipy spinster sisters (Leonide is hard of hearing)
Men: (some possible female casting)
Ghost – (20’s-30’s) handsome, deep, mysterious
Mayor – (30’s-60’s) official with a heart
Doctor – (30’s-60’s) atypical professional, embraces science and the spiritual (harmonica player a plus)
Inspector – (30’s-60’s) ala Poirot, Sherlock Holmes…or perhaps Mulder or Skully?
Supervisor – (20’s-30’s) handsome, a man of numbers and facts, in love with Isabel
Executioners – (20’s-40’s) two or more, ala The Matrix’s Mr. Smith – sing and dance
Mr Adrian, Papa Tellier , townspeople (double as Executioners)
When: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 7pm OR Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 7pm. Please plan to arrive at the time indicated. You need only attend one date initially. Callbacks Saturday, September 27, 1-4pm.
Where: Smithwick Theatre (Bldg. 1000)
Foothill College I -280 & El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills (see parking instructions below).
What to prepare: Cold readings will be assigned.
Production: Rehearsals begin September 29, Mon-Thurs 7-10pm and Saturdays 1-4pm (subject to change).
Show performs November 6 through November 23, 2008.
Misc: Non-equity. No pay. No fees for participating.
More info: (650) 949-7268 or email Janis Bergmann at bergmann8@juno.com.
Parking Info: Parking will cost $2 for each audition. If cast, you will receive a parking pass. Recommend parking in Lot 1 for closest, most convenient access. Lot 5 provides access without stairs.
