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Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "Tartuffe"

Milwaukee, WI, United States
ID: 285075Exp: 6/2/2025
Description:

Talent needed for the production of "Tartuffe ". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below. About the project: Tartuffe is a farcical comedy written by Molière in 1664. It follows the household of middle class landowner Orgon as he falls victim to the lies of Tartuffe, a con-man who pretends to be pious as a means to weasel his way into Orgon's home. As the power-hungry Tartuffe becomes less of a nuisance and more of a legitimate threat Orgon's family try desperately to convince him of Tartuffe’s true nature. Trout's production will be set in the modern day, with a focus on physical storytelling. Additional info: Callbacks will be held on June 9th. Auditioning actors should BOTH fill out the audition form, and select a 5-minute audition slot on our signup genius. Tartuffe will be rehearsing in July, and perform August 7-17 at Inspiration Studios For auditions please have prepared two contrasting one minute monologues, one of which should be in rhyme or verse. To be considered, please apply.

9 roles

TARTUFFEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male presenting - Playing range A con-man pretending to be pious to steal Orgon’s wealth.

ORGONBoth genders30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Male Presenting A well-off landowner who has recently become rigid in his beliefs.

ELMIREBoth genders30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting Orgon's second wife. Cunning, patient, and wise where her husband is not.

CLÈANTEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Gender-nonconforming Elmire's sibling and Orgon's in-law. The voice of reason and moral compass of the play.

DORINEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting The family housekeeper, agile and unafraid to speak her mind.

DAMISBoth genders20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Male presenting Orgon’s son who is brash and unable to hold back his disdain for injustice.

MARIANNEBoth genders20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting Orgon's Daughter. Quiet and reserved. Unhappy with how little control she has over her life.

VALÈREBoth genders20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Male or Female Presenting Marianne's lover. Youthful and passionate, but also naive and hotheaded.

MME. PERNELLEBoth genders50-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Female Presenting Orgon's mother. Judgmental and boldly opinionated.