[NEohioPAL] LCCC Theatre Auditions for MEDUSA UNDONE

[Jeremy Benjamin]

Medusa Undone

By Bella Poynton
Directed by Stephanie Wilbert


Lorain County Community College announces non-equity auditions for our
upcoming production of *Medusa Undone.* We are seeking 5-8 performers and
various production positions for this production.


Story Synopsis: A theatrical retelling of the little-known Medusa origin
story. Before she was one of the greatest mythical monsters of all time,
Medusa was a kind, beautiful sea-nymph in Athena's service. Unparalleled in
both her beauty and devotion to the Gods, Medusa catches the eye of the
charming but narcissistic Poseidon. Interested only in the passions of the
spirit, and not the flesh, Medusa feels she has no choice but to reject the
greedy God. For this, she not only suffers violence at the hand of
Poseidon, but also incites a deep-seated jealousy in Athena, with horrific
and disturbing consequences. *Medusa Undone* explores how rape culture
reverberates through the ages, and calls attention to the great injustice
suffered by female victims of abuse.


*Roles are available for actors of all genders, ages 18 and older.*


   - *Medusa*: Female, twenties, a mortal woman from the sea.
   - *Athena Nike*: Female or nonbinary, thirties to forties, the Goddess
   of War and Strategy.
   - *Poseidon*: Male, thirties, the God of the Sea.
   - *Stheno*: Female or nonbinary, thirties, Medusa's immortal sea-gorgon
   sister.
   - *Xenoclea (Xena)*: Female, forties to sixties, the high priestess at
   the Temple of Athena.


LCCC Theatre embraces diversity and inclusion and utilizes a
non-traditional casting policy. Non-traditional casting is a method
designed to increase artistic options by expanding casting opportunities
for women, actors of color, seniors, and actors with disabilities in roles
where race, gender, age, or the presence or absence of a disability are not
germane. To that end, we encourage all actors to audition, regardless of
race, ethnicity, gender identity, or physical ability. Please note that
this play contains moments of intimacy.


*How to Audition*

*Auditions will occur on Tuesday, September 16, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
and Wednesday, September 17 , from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Callbacks, if
necessary, will be held on Thursday, September 18, from 7:00 to 9:00
pm.* Please
review the available slots below and click the button to sign up. Actors
will be asked to read from the script. Please bring a resume and headshot
if possible, or be prepared to fill out an audition form and have your
photo taken. Plan to stay for at least 30 minutes. Scripts are available at
the circulation desk of LCCC’s Bass Library.


To schedule an audition, click on the following link:

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050944A8AF28ABFB6-58070767-medusa
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050944A8AF28ABFB6-58070767-medusa>


*Rehearsals*

Rehearsals will be scheduled around the actor's availability in
October-November 2025. Rehearsals will begin Monday, September 29, 2025.
Rehearsals will be scheduled around cast member schedules submitted at
auditions.


*Performances*

All performances will occur on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November
20-22, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre located on the
campus of Lorain County Community College.


*Other Production Positions Available:*

Those interested in non-performing positions such as run crew, set, lights,
costumes, and stage management are encouraged to attend auditions, but may
also email LCCC Director of Theatre Jeremy Benjamin at
jbenjami at lorainccc.edu to express their interest. Interested individuals
may be under 18 years old.


*Questions*

Please email any questions to production director Stephanie Wilbert,
swilbert at lorainccc.edu or LCCC Director of Theatre Jeremy Benjamin,
Jeremy.benjamin at lorainccc.edu


*“Medusa Undone” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on
behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
<http://www.concordtheatricals.com>*
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