"The Moors" Audition for the Theater
Auditions for production of "The Moors". Actors required. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: "Take a trip back to Victorian England with two sisters and their dog, as they dream about what life can be. The arrival of their new governess takes all of the characters on a path they couldn’t have anticipated. Full of feeling and wit, The Moors is a riveting dark comedy." Additional info: Please prepare the sides attached for the corresponding characters. Note from the Director: While the events are set in the bleak moors of (some place very like) England in (a time that looks like) the mid-1800s (think Brontë sisters), the play is to be performed in American accents. The script instructs us to play the anachronisms. Performance Dates: January 24, 25, 31 & February 1 at 8:00 p.m. January 26 & February 2 at 2:00 p.m. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
Elder spinster sister. Spidery. Dangerous. Powerful. She prides herself on her scheming and is rarely surprised. Holds herself in higher esteem than anyone else. This will be her undoing. Must be comfortable sharing a stage kiss with another woman.
The governess. A romantic with a sweet face. Initially taken by surprise, but in fact, capable of quickly adapting to her circumstances. Smarter than she lets on. Must be comfortable singing on stage and play a stringed instrument (guitar, ukulele, mandolin, lute, etc.) Must be comfortable sharing a stage kiss with another woman.
The scullery maid. Down-trodden. Strategic. Her dry, often deadpan, remarks are the source of much of the play’s black comedy. Knows just how much she can get away with, which is quite a lot when you are viewed as just the help.
The dog. A sad philosopher-king. He craves connection and to know god. And yes, he is a dog.
A small chicken. Practical and very present-tense. Her world is literal and animal… She is a chicken, afterall.
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