University School (an all-boys school in Hunting Valley) is holding auditions for high school girls (grades 9-12) for our Winter Play: OEDIPUS by Sophocles, adapted by Ellen McLaughlin.

 

Auditions

Monday, November 17th and Tuesday, November 18th from 4:00-5:30

- Auditions (Read from Script)

Wednesday, November 19th from 4:00-5:30

- Auditions (Read from Script)

- Callbacks (if necessary)

- If you are interested but unavailable on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, please email Mr. Sanborn in advance to arrange an alternate audition time.

Available Characters

Jocasta - Oedipus’s wife and mother, Creon’s sister. Solves the mystery of Oedipus’s identity before Oedipus does. Despairingly desires to protect her loved one from this knowledge.

Chorus Leader(s) – lead the chorus and speak at times on behalf of all.

Chorus – Citizens of Thebes, onlookers to the events as they unfold. A group of individuals that make up one singular unit. Perceptive, desperate, demanding, they hold their leaders and witnesses accountable.

Rehearsals

Monday, December 1st – Friday, January 23rd: 4:00-6:00

Monday, January 26th – Thursday, January 29th: 4:00-7:00

- Not every character will be called to every rehearsal.

- Rehearsals will be 1-3 times per week depending on role

 

Tech Week

Monday, February 2nd – Wednesday, February 4th: 5:30-9:30 

Performances

Thursday, February 5th - Saturday, February 7th: 7:00 (6:00 call)

 

All auditions and performances will take place in the auditorium at University School (Upper School) - 2785 SOM Center Road, Hunting Valley, OH 44022. Please email Mr. Sanborn at wsanborn@us.edu for more information and audition sides.