Theater Audition for "The Cult of the Clitoris" Play
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers for production of "The Cult of the Clitoris". More details are below. About the play: A shocking accusation—under an even more shocking headline—appears in a London newspaper in 1918. When actress and dancer Maud Allan is publicly accused of treason, lesbianism, and treasonous lesbianism, she feels she has no choice but to sue for libel. But the ensuing trial fascinates the public, and soon the case becomes more bizarre and more scandalous than Allan or her accusers could have anticipated... Rate: This is a non-equity production. The company operates on a profit-share model. Additional information: Rehearsals will begin in May. The first month of rehearsals will be focussed on line work and will take place over Zoom. Directors will transition to in-person rehearsals to put the play on its feet in June. The show will run for six performances between August 14 and 24, 2025, as part of the Edmonton International Fringe Festival. At this time specific show times and dates have yet to be confirmed. While all characters except Maud Allan are English, this production will not require English accents. When applyng, please submita self-tape audition, head shot, and acting resume with the subject line "AUDITION: FIRSTNAME LASTNAME" by April 15, 2025. Feel free to include any roles in which you’re interested or any other information you’d like directors to know in the body of the email. They will contact all applicants to indicate whether directors would like to see you for a callback by April 20, 2025.
5 roles
She/her. A Canadian performer known for her provocative and occasionally scandalous dancing and costumes. Queer and necessarily closeted.
He/him. A right-wing politician and inventor, passionately devoted to the twin causes of advancing the British war effort and stamping out sexual perversion.
He/him. A journalist and conspiracy theorist, recently invalided out of the army for “delusional insanity”. Billing’s ally and the writer of the offending article.
She/her. A beautiful secret agent and adventuress with a talent for achieving her political goals via seduction. Billing’s lover.
He/him. The judge presiding over the case. Known for his sharp wit and sartorial excellence. Doing his best to keep the increasingly outrageous trial on track.
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