[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS for THE ELEPHANT MAN this WEEKEND

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French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for…



THE ELEPHANT MAN



By Bernard Pomerance





Directed by Ismael Lara

In 1886, a horrifically deformed sideshow attraction named John Merrick is taken in by a young English surgeon named Frederick Treves. As Treves endeavors to civilize him by introducing him to London’s elite, Merrick dreams of being like other men. But when manners and propriety leave Merrick dissatisfied, Treves begins to question his own altruistic pursuits. Achingly poignant and poetic, discover our shared humanity with The Elephant Man.



PERFORMANCES
May 4-20, 2018
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM
Sundays at 3:00PM



AUDITIONS
Saturday, January 27th / 1:00PM-5:00PM

Sunday, January 28th / 12:00PM-4:00PM



Auditions are by appointment in 60 minute blocks. Call (440) 949-5200 to schedule a timeslot.



Actors are strongly encouraged to prepare two contrasting monologues. In the event that an actor is unable to present a monologue, sides will be available. Actors will also read with others in their audition group.



Looking to cast 7-9 actors ages 18 and up. Persons of color are encouraged to audition.



All actors cast receive a stipend. One AEA contract may be available for this production.



Questions or for more info email<mailto:fctheatre at metroparks.cc> or call (440) 949-5200









CHARACTER BREAKDOWN



John Merrick

Highly intelligent, sensitive, and artistic. A gentle soul living within a severely disfigured body. The director is looking to cast this role with a person of color.



Frederick Treves

A driven, contradictory, brilliant, and accomplished surgeon/lecturer in anatomy at the acclaimed London Hospital.



*Mrs. Kendall

A determined, successful, sophisticated, compassionate, and witty leading lady of the British theatre. This role requires brief, partial nudity.



*Car Gomm

A blunt, acerbic, and forthright administrator at the London Hospital.



*Ross

The crude, brash, and cruel manager of "The Elephant Man" in a seedy sideshow.



*Miss Sandwich

Confident, earthy, and experienced, but ultimately a hypocritical nurse.



*Pinhead Manager

The harsh, crass sideshow manager of "The Pinheads" in a Belgian circus.



*Denotes ensemble role – actors will also be playing the following:

Belgian Policeman

London Policeman

Conductor

Bishop

Porters

Duchess

Countess

Princess Alexandra

Lord John

Pinheads







French Creek Theatre is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center  / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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