Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "Terra Nova"
Seeking performers for "Terra Nova" production. Please see the details below. About the project: In the winter of 1911-1912, five Englishmen and five Norwegians raced each other to the bottom of the Earth. Only the Norwegians returned. This is the story of the Englishmen. Terra Nova is a fascinating and hauntingly beautiful play about the ill-fated British Antarctic Expedition, led by Capt. Robert Falcon Scott. Written by Ted Tally, Academy Award-winning screenwriter for “Silence of the Lambs,” Terra Nova is based on historical facts and the diaries, notes, and film found with the bodies of the final three members of the Scott Expedition. Tally deftly weaves together the struggles of the five British men on their harrowing journey to the South Pole, together with Capt. Scott’s imaginary interactions with his vibrant wife, Kathleen, and the enigmatic man who raced him to the pole, Norwegian Roald Amundsen. The stark beauty of the Antarctic setting combined with poetic writing and the gritty drama of the true story makes Terra Nova a compelling and moving evening of theatre. Additional info: Show dates: February 21 -march 9, 2025. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested, please apply.
7 roles
Strong, determined leader of the British expedition. Hides his insecurities and doubts, fears irrelevance. A demanding leading role. British dialect.
Confident, imposing and eloquent leader of the successful Norwegian Expedition. Appears only to Scott as both his nemesis and his confessor. Subtle Norwegian/Scandinavian dialect.
Scott’s wife and the one person who sees through his façade. Powerful, passionate and dynamic. British dialect.
Disciplined cavalry officer. Strong, reliable, self-sacrificing. British dialect.
Calming, artistic (drawing skills a plus) and passionate, he is Scott’s best friend and the glue that holds the group together. British dialect.
The youngest of the group but also the one with a sense of humor and joy. Always ready with a joke and sees the best in people. British dialect.
Quiet, pensive, and hiding a terrible secret. Physically a bigger man, but the first to fall. Powerful onstage death scene. British/Welsh dialect (subtle Welsh).
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