Theatre Casting Call for "Pygmalion" Play
Auditions for upcoming Summer production "Pygmalion". Actors wanted. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Plot Synopsis: The story of Eliza Doolittle, a lower-class woman who sells flowers, and an upper class linguist named Henry Higgins. Higgins and his new friend Colonel Pickering make a bet that Higgins can teach Eliza to be a lady and to be accepted in higher society. Additional info: All listed ages are stage ages and are flexible. Some smaller roles will double as multiple characters. What to expect: please come prepared to read from the script. Resumes and monologues are not required but will be accepted if prepared/if time permits. Auditioners are not required to be at both nights. Performance dates will be the weekends of June 20th-22nd and 27th-29th. If you are interested, please apply.
17 roles
A poor but spirited flower seller, independent, a quick learner.
A linguistic genius who likes to show off, has poor people skills.
An academic gentleman, who is wise, compassionate and fatherly.
Eliza’s father, a poor laborer, has a natural way with words.
A dignified, intelligent, and discerning lady, insists on decorum, Henry’s mother.
Matronly housekeeper of Higgins, concerned with things being proper.
A gentleman, friendly and charming, a romantic at heart.
Mother of Freddy and Clara, an anxious social climber.
A gently bred society girl, bright and forthright, lively.
A former student of Higgins, currently works as a translator.