[NEohioPAL] WAITING FOR GODOT Auditions Announced at The Beck Center

[Scott Spence via NEohioPAL]

Auditions for Samuel Beckett's "*Waiting for Godot*" will occur (by Appt.
Only!) on Sunday June 18th and  Monday June 19th @ The Beck Center in
Lakewood with available slots between 6PM and 9PM.


The production will be directed by Eric Schmeidl (Beck Center's *"Velocity
of Autumn"*)


Audition appointments will be taken *starting at 1PM on Thursday, June 8th*
by calling 216-521-2540 x10. Do not call prior, as the Beck Box Office will
not be able to assign you a time until then.


Actors will be provided {via e-mail} sides for their audition several days
prior to your appt. Be sure the box office takes down your e-mail address
correctly!


Performance Dates for "*Waiting For Godot*" (in Beck's intimate Studio
Theatre) are Friday. Oct. 6th thru Sunday Nov. 5th. Rehearsals will begin
in late August or early September.


It is anticipated that Two (2) AEA contracts (Tier One Special Appearance)
will be available. All non-Equity actors 18 years of age and older will
receive a stipend for their participation as well.


*Below are character descriptions and a Director's note:*


ESTRAGON (Gogo):             Male.  45 – 70’s.  Any cultural background.

                                                Sensitive.  Forgetful.
Sweet.  Wispy.

An old theatre performer who has spent a lifetime on stage with Vladimir.
In this way his banter with Vladimir follows a seasoned rhythm and pace.
He plays the gentle part in their act, though he is prone to moments of
childish self-pity.  He also has issues with his feet.



VLADIMIR (Didi):                Male.  45 – 70’s.  Any cultural background.

                                                Intellectual.  Hard-edged.
Big-hearted.  Solid.

An old theatre performer who has spent a lifetime on stage with Estragon.
In this way his banter with Estragon follows a seasoned rhythm and pace.
He plays the blustery part in their act, though he is prone to moments of
deep sympathy.  He also has issues with his prostate.



POZZO:                                  Male.  40’s – 60’s.  Any cultural
background.

                                                Terrible.  Arrogant.
Massive.

Not as nimble and clever as Estragon and Vladimir, he still demands
attention and a space in which to perform.  His physical size compensates
for his lack of theatrical, emotional, and intellectual dexterity.  While
imposing, he does recognize the limitations of his skill, talent, and
confidence.



LUCKY:                                 Male.  50’s – 70’s.  Any cultural
background.

                                                Ragged.  Hollowed.
Methodic.  Resilient.

                                                Once a man of letters he is
now a jumble of thoughts and ideas.



A BOY:                                  Male.  8 – 12.  Any cultural
background.

                                                Timid.  Innocent.
Responsible.

                                                The young spokesperson for
Godot.  He also watches the goats.



DIRECTOR NOTE:               This will be a highly collaborative production
that seeks to explore the humor and theatricality of the play in order to
celebrate its universal themes.


If you have any questions please write scottdavidspence at gmail.com
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