Production of "Oedipus Vexed" Needs Performers
The theatre play "Oedipus Vexed" looking for actors. Please, find more details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: ACT I. Following the death of his wife (and mother) Queen Jocasta, Oedipus is haunted by hallucinations as well as memories of the past, including the warnings by the blind prophet Tiresias and his old teacher Socrates, the accidental killing of his father Laius, and his romance with Jocasta. He contemplates suicide but is too afraid of death. He attempts to resign as king, but the people won't let him. Meanwhile, Oedipus' best friend (and court psychiatrist), Sophocles, urges him to move on, live life to the fullest, and even start dating again. When Oedipus finally starts to be interested in another woman, it is Sophocles' new girlfriend: Persephone. ACT II. Oedipus and Persephone reveal their feelings for each other to Sophocles. Seeking help to untangle their love triangle, they visit the blind prophet Tiresias, who reveals his own secrets and warns Oedipus and Persephone not to pursue a relationship. When they ignore the prophets' warning things get worse: Jocasta's brother Creon reveals Oedipus' secret to Persephone and the people of Thebes, who turn against him, and Oedipus is condemned to die. Now, even as Oedipus faces more memories and hallucinations and his biggest fear—death—Persephone complicates the matter by revealing her own past." Rate: Pay is $600 for eight shows. Additional info: Callbacks will be in person and by appointment. Performance dates are currently slated for March 13th–23rd (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, possibly matinees on Saturday. No performances Sunday–Tuesday.) Rehearsals are flexible but scheduled for dates from January 30th through March 12th with "Tech Week" scheduled for the week of March 4th, 2024, and dress rehearsals on March 11th and 12th. Please submit a video audition by Sunday, Dec. 10 at midnight. To be considered, please apply.
12 roles
The reluctant King of Thebes. A nerdy, Woody Allen-type neurotic. He is whiny, complaining, unhappy. As King he occasionally tries to assert his power, but never convincingly. Stage kissing scenes. Pay is $600 for eight shows. NOTE: Oedipus has A LOT of lines to memorize. He is in every scene and his dialogue makes up nearly half the play.
Oedipus' best friend, court psychiatrist and a wanna-be playwright. He is a very lazy person, but very opinionated. Generally positive and upbeat, but an underachiever. Pay is $600 for eight shows.
Goddess of the Underworld. Unhappily married, she combines outstanding beauty with chronic insecurity which she seeks to overcome by engaging in a series of affairs with mortals. Stage kissing. Pay is $600 for eight shows.
Queen of Thebes. Combines sex appeal with a overly-involved Jewish mother. She also is dissatisfied with life and dreams about the thrill of violence to distract her. Stage kissing scenes. Pay is $600 for eight shows.
SINGING-ROLE. Blind prophet/soothsayer. He speaks in riddles and sings old standard Jazz songs in a crooner or Ray Charles style. Pay is $600 for eight shows. (perform the lines and upload a second video singing one of the 5 songs listed on the sides or something similar).
Brother of Jocasta. Always angry, mean and intimidating, except when he is accidentally expressing his suppressed (incestuous) love for his sister. Stage kissing scenes. Pay is $125 for eight shows.
Socrates is a wise, kind, philosopher. Pygmalion is a sculptor devoted to his art who falls in love with his female statues. Pay is $125 for eight shows. (read both parts).
Hades is an actor portraying (perhaps over-dramatically) the God of the Underworld in a play. Laius is Oedipus' father and an old Woody Allen-type nerd; and the Servant is a stereotypical British butler. Pay is $125 for eight shows. HADES/LAIUS/SERVANT (read all three parts).
The Sphinx is a ruthless female monster. Extensive make-up. The Hetaera is a very unintelligent, slow-witted prostitute. Pay is $125 for eight shows. (read both parts).
The Hetaera is a very unintelligent, slow-witted prostitute. Orpheus is a female actor playing a male role, singing dialogue without music. Pay is $125 for eight shows. (read both parts).
Two very tall woman who are like air-headed, adolescent athletes, but big-hearted. Prefer 6' tall or taller, but will accept 5'10" or taller. Pay is $125 for eight shows. (read for Amazon 1).
Non-speaking. The very tall imposing dark intimidating God of the Underworld. Preferably 6'4" or taller. The bigger the better. Pay is $125 for eight shows. In lieu of a video submission, please submit a photo of yourself looking as angry and intimidating as possible and note your height. Stage kissing scenes.
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