Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "Tartuffe"
Looking for men and women for the "Tartuffe " show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Under the religious cloak of piety, the lecherous, menacing, arch-hypocrite title character schemes to marry his benefactor’s daughter, seduce his wife, then defraud him of all he possesses. Does the scoundrel succeed? Find out in City Theatre’s new and exciting adaptation of one of the world’s greatest comedies. Hypocrisy, greed, seduction, betrayal in the best of Molière’s most famous farce. Additional info: You will be auditioning in a group for one hour. Needed: No prepared monologue. Sides will be performed and sent before your audition date. Please be familiar with the show and characters. Please bring headshot, resume, and possible conflict dates. Character descriptions and more details will be sent to you in your confirmation. Please dress for comfort and movability as you'll be working with other auditioners. Show dates for Tartuffe are June 13 - 29, 2025 with rehearsals beginning the end of April. If interested, please apply.
13 roles
(Featured). Orgon's mother, and a devout believer in Tartuffe's piety. *Could be presented as a man in drag*
(Lead). Once a brave and righteous soldier, he is easily fooled and enamored by Tartuffe's act. *Will have staged intimacy with Elmire, may have staged intimacy with Tartuffe*
(Supporting). Orgon's second wife and the object of Tartuffe's obsession. She is beautiful, rich, and popular, but is also deeply loyal, intelligent, and virtuous. *Will have staged intimacy with Orgon and Tartuffe*
(Supporting). Mariane's twin, hot headed and impetuous. He openly despises Tartuffe's influence.
(Supporting). Damis' twin, demure and dutiful. She is in love with Valère. *Will have staged intimacy with Valère*
(Supporting). Elmire's sibling. They are a scholar, and typically the voice of reason.
(Lead). The titular hypocrite. He has invaded the House of Orgon and is not who he claims to be. *Will have staged intimacy with Elmire and may have staged intimacy with Tartuffe* *May appear in underwear onstage*
(Lead). Mariane's maid. She is quick witted and sharped tongued, and will always share her advice, warranted or not. *May have staged intimacy with Tartuffe*
(Supporting). Damis' best friend, and Mariane's fiancee. He is "stupid in love". *Will have staged intimacy with Mariane*
(Featured). A bailiff who serves the eviction notice to Orgon.
(Featured). A messenger from the King.
(Ensemble). Madame Pernelle's servant. This is a silent role.
(Ensemble). Tartuffe's servant. This is a silent role.
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