Medea By Euripedes and Seneca Adapted by Victoria Kirgesner-Hunsicker and August Scarpelli Directed by Victoria Kirgesner-Hunsicker WHAT TO KNOW: This ancient Greek story centers around Medea, who finds herself cast aside by her husband, the Greek hero Jason. He has decided on a new, politically advantageous marriage to the princess Creusa, daughter of Creon, the king of Corinth. Medea’s rage and grief grows as she learns that she is to be banished, and must leave her sons behind. Fueled by this fire, she hatches a horrific plan to enact revenge upon Jason, and punish him for his ultimate betrayal. Audition Dates: Sunday, June 9, 2024 10:00AM-1:00PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 6:00PM-8:00PM Audition Location: The Western Reserve Playhouse 3326 Everett Road Bath, Ohio 44286 *OUTDOOR Performances: 4 Shows - July 20, 2024 and July 27, 2024 at Western Reserve Playhouse; July 21, 2024 and August 10, 2024 at the Broadview Heights Community Amphitheater (Performances will begin at 4pm each night) *Rehearsals: Will begin approximately around June 13, 2024. Rehearsals will run Monday-Thursday (evenings) and Sunday (afternoons) based on cast availability. This is intended to be a lighter rehearsal process; we will rehearse 3-4 days a week based on cast availability. Audition Requirements: - You will be asked to cold read from the script - No equity contracts available at this time. All positions are volunteer. - ALL ROLES ARE OPEN to all gender identities, races, ethnicities, body types, ages, and abilities. The genders/ages outlined below are as indicated by the script; however, they do not have to match the performer's actual identity or age, provided you feel confident in portraying the character. - None of these roles are precast. Available Roles: Medea: (late 20s-30s) Daughter of Aetes, the king of Colchis. She is a princess and a sorceress, who used her powers to help Jason outsmart her father and steal the Golden Fleece. Having fled her homeland with Jason, the two become exiles and move to Corinth, where they had two sons together. At the start of the play, she is reeling from the news that Jason is divorcing her and marrying Creusa. Jason: (late 20s-30s) Greek hero, leader of the Argonauts. He was successful in his quest for the Golden Fleece through Medea’s help. Seeking political advantage, however, he decides to divorce her and marry Creon’s daughter, Creusa. Creon: (30s+) King of Corinth, father of Creusa and future father-in-law to Jason. He banishes Medea, sending off a deadly chain of events. Nurse: (18+) Medea’s friend and confidant. Caretaker of Medea’s house and her children. Tutor/Messenger: (18+) Caretaker of Medea’s children and friend of the Nurse. Aegeus: (20s+) King of Athens and friend to Medea who is visiting Corinth after visiting the Oracle at Delphi. Greek Chorus: (18+; multiple roles available) Women of Corinth, at times sympathetic to Medea’s cause and at other times opposed to her actions. How to Sign-Up You may sign up here for an audition slot HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADA92AA5F85-49880788-auditions Please bring a headshot and resume if you have one. We also are asking for all conflicts at this time. If you are unavailable for any of these time slots, but would still like to audition, contact the director, Victoria Kirgesner-Hunsicker at v.kirgesner@gmail.com to set up an alternative audition. -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.