<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail-xdj266r gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div style="font-family:inherit"><span style="font-family:inherit">Western Reserve Playhouse Seeking Large, Diverse Cast of ALL Races, Ethnicities & Genders for...</span></div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">The Most Lamentable Roman Tragedy of TITUS ANDRONICUS</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">by William Shakespeare</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Directed by August Scarpelli</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">The <span class="gmail-html-span gmail-xdj266r gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-xexx8yu gmail-x4uap5 gmail-x18d9i69 gmail-xkhd6sd gmail-x1hl2dhg gmail-x16tdsg8 gmail-x1vvkbs" style="margin:0px;text-align:inherit;padding:0px;font-family:inherit"><a tabindex="-1" class="gmail-html-a gmail-xdj266r gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-xexx8yu gmail-x4uap5 gmail-x18d9i69 gmail-xkhd6sd gmail-x1hl2dhg gmail-x16tdsg8 gmail-x1vvkbs" style="color:rgb(56,88,152);margin:0px;text-align:inherit;padding:0px;font-family:inherit"></a></span>brothers Saturninus and Bassianus are in contention for the Roman emperorship. Titus Andronicus, Rome's most honoured general, returns from wars against the Goths with their queen, Tamora, her sons and her lover, Aaron the Moor, as captives. Her eldest son is sacrificed by Titus; she vows revenge. To seal the bond of friendship, the new emperor, Saturnius, offers to marry Titus's daughter Lavinia. She, however, is already pledged to Bassianus. Saturninus, by now infatuated with Tamora, makes her empress instead. Manipulated by Aaron, Tamora's sons, Chiron and Demetrius, avenge their mother by ravishing and mutilating Lavinia. Aaron falsely implicates two of Titus's sons in this murder. In his turn Titus vows revenge and sends his surviving son Lucius to the Goths to raise an army. How will Titus achieve his revenge? It is sure to be delicious</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit"> As an organization we are deeply committed to inclusive casting and are seeking a diverse cast of 20+ artists who are 18 and older. Performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and abilities are encouraged to audition.</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Audition Dates: </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Saturday January 25th - 1030am-215pm</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Monday, January 27th, 2024 - 630pm-1015pm</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Audition Location:</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit"> The Western Reserve Playhouse </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit"> 3326 Everett Road </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit"> Bath, Ohio 44286</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Callbacks: </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Tuesday, January 28th, 2024 - 630pm-10pm</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Performances will be held May 22nd - June 1: Thursdays -Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays @2pm</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Rehearsals: Textual analysis and dramaturgical rehearsals will begin February, 2025. Rehearsals will typically run Sunday-Thursday based on cast availability. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">How to sign up:</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">You may sign up here ( <span class="gmail-html-span gmail-xdj266r gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-xexx8yu gmail-x4uap5 gmail-x18d9i69 gmail-xkhd6sd gmail-x1hl2dhg gmail-x16tdsg8 gmail-x1vvkbs" style="margin:0px;text-align:inherit;padding:0px;font-family:inherit"><a class="gmail-x1i10hfl gmail-xjbqb8w gmail-x1ejq31n gmail-xd10rxx gmail-x1sy0etr gmail-x17r0tee gmail-x972fbf gmail-xcfux6l gmail-x1qhh985 gmail-xm0m39n gmail-x9f619 gmail-x1ypdohk gmail-xt0psk2 gmail-xe8uvvx gmail-xdj266r gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-xexx8yu gmail-x4uap5 gmail-x18d9i69 gmail-xkhd6sd gmail-x16tdsg8 gmail-x1hl2dhg gmail-xggy1nq gmail-x1a2a7pz gmail-x1sur9pj gmail-xkrqix3 gmail-x1fey0fg gmail-x1s688f" href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA5AB2FABF8C52-54321839-auditions?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2bTwirdVH9U9u5fj8_XG3OdXEL3_xTP4atc9Wrzrxzeiz_Jr4p3BfXkbY_aem_IGrw7DOMpeNsvIFl6DeJJQ" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none;list-style:none;margin:0px;text-align:inherit;border-style:none;padding:0px;box-sizing:border-box;border-width:0px;outline:none;font-weight:600;background-color:transparent;display:inline;font-family:inherit">https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C4BA5AB2FABF8C52...</a></span> ) to be 1 of 5 in a 45-minute audition slot. Please bring a headshot and resume if you have one. We also are asking for all conflicts at this time. Please note tech week will be May 18-21 , 2025.</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">You may be asked to cold read from the script</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Please bring all conflicts for the rehearsal and performance process</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Video submissions are also accepted, they are due by MIDNIGHT on Monday, January 27,, 2025 and the auditioner must be available for a callback. Contact the director, August Scarpelli, at <a href="mailto:august@thewrp.org">august@thewrp.org</a> ahead of time for instructions.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Any questions or concerns may be directed <a href="mailto:toaugust@thewrp.org">toaugust@thewrp.org</a>. We welcome actors of all backgrounds and encourage everyone to audition.</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">***No equity contracts available at this time. All positions are volunteer. </div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">The genders/ages outlined below are as indicated by the script; however, they do not have to match your actual identity or age, provided you feel confident in portraying the character. None of these parts are precast. All levels of actors wanted!</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Roles Available:</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Titus Andronicus, a noble Roman general, age 30+, any race/gender, stage combat required</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Lavinia, his daughter, age 18+, any rae/gender, stage combat required</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Saturninus, elder son of the former Roman emperor, later emperor, age 25+, any race/gender, stage combat required</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Bassianus, younger son of the former emperor, age 25+, any race/gender, stage combat required</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Tamora, Queen of the Goths, later empress, age 25+, any race/gender, stage combat required</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Aaron, the Moor, Tamora’s lover, age 18+, Black/indigenous/person of color, any gender, stage combat required</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Marcus Andronicus, Titus’s brother, a Roman tribune, age 25+, any race/gender,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Lucius {</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Mutius {Titus’ Sons } age 18+, any race/gender,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Martius {</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Quintus {</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Young Lucius, his grandson,age 15+, any race/gender,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Demetrius { </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Chiron {Tamora’s sons } age 18+, any race/gender,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Alarbus</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Publius, Marcus’ son age 18+, any race/gender,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Sempronius {</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Caius {Titus’s kinsmen } age 18+, any race/gender,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Valentine </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Aemilius, A Roman nobleman, age 18+, any race/gender,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Messenger, Nurse, A Roman Captain, Country Fellow ,First Goth, Second Goth</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Tribunes, Senators, Romans, Goths, Drummers, Trumpeters, Soldiers, Guards, Attendants, age 18+, any race/gender,</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">What to prepare:</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Please Prepare the following speech:</div></div><div class="gmail-x11i5rnm gmail-xat24cr gmail-x1mh8g0r gmail-x1vvkbs gmail-xtlvy1s gmail-x126k92a" style="margin:0.5em 0px 0px;font-family:"Segoe UI Historic","Segoe UI",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(8,8,9);font-size:15px"><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">To be, or not to be, that is the question:</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Or to take arms against a sea of troubles</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">And by opposing end them. To die—to sleep,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">No more; and by a sleep to say we end</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">That flesh is heir to: 'tis a consummation</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep;</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there's the rub:</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">For in that sleep of death what dreams may come,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Must give us pause—there's the respect</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">That makes calamity of so long life.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">For who would bear the whips and scorns of time,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Th'oppressor's wrong, the proud man's contumely,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">The pangs of dispriz'd love, the law's delay,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">The insolence of office, and the spurns</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">That patient merit of th'unworthy takes,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">When he himself might his quietus make</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">With a bare bodkin? Who would fardels bear,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">To grunt and sweat under a weary life,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">But that the dread of something after death,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">The undiscovere'd country, from whose bourn</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">No traveller returns, puzzles the will,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">And makes us rather bear those ills we have</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Than fly to others that we know not of?</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Thus conscience doth make cowards of us all,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">And thus the native hue of resolution</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">And enterprises of great pith and moment</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">With this regard their currents turn awry</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family:inherit">And lose the name of action.</div></div></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">August Scarpelli<div>Artistic Director</div><div>Western Reserve Playhouse</div><div><a href="mailto:august@thewrp.org" target="_blank">august@thewrp.org</a></div><div>(440)654-3624</div></div></div></div>
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