Casting Performers for "The Crucible" Play
Seeking men and women for the production of "The Crucible". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Widely considered a masterpiece, this timeless classic challenges American ideas of power, intolerance, and justice. In the Puritan community of Salem, Massachusetts, a servant girl accuses a farmer’s wife of witchcraft. One accusation spirals into many, uncovering a web of bigotry and deceit that changes their lives forever. Among the most produced plays since its 1953 debut, THE CRUCIBLE is both a gripping historical drama and an evergreen parable of contemporary society. Additional info: Performing Your Monologue: Deliver your prepared piece. Try to make eye contact with different points in the room (representing different characters, if applicable in your monologue). Don't just stare at the floor or over the auditors' heads. Reading sides (scenes from the show) What directors are looking for: How quickly you can grasp the character's objective, relationship, and emotional state. Don't worry about being perfect; directors want to see your instincts, your ability to listen, and your willingness to make choices on the spot. If given a moment to read: Take a few moments to quickly read through the lines, note any stage directions, and identify who your character is talking to and what they want. If interested, please apply.
15 roles
John ProctorA stern, proud, and ultimately morally conflicted farmer. He carries a heavy burden of guilt from his affair with Abigail. Auditioners for John Proctor should showcase depth, internal struggle, and a commanding presence.
The cunning, manipulative, and vengeful leader of the "afflicted" girls. She's driven by a desperate desire for John Proctor. Auditioning for Abigail requires a strong sense of ambition, calculated deceit, and the ability to portray intense emotional swings.
John's virtuous, honest, and initially cold wife. She struggles with forgiveness and maintaining her dignity in the face of accusations. Auditioners for Elizabeth should convey her quiet strength, integrity, and underlying vulnerability.
An intelligent and initially confident expert on witchcraft who arrives in Salem with good intentions but becomes increasingly disillusioned by the unfolding injustice. Auditioners for Hale should demonstrate intellectualism, a strong moral compass, and the ability to portray growing doubt and despair.
The insecure and paranoid minister of Salem, highly concerned with his reputation and position. Auditioners for Parris should show his anxiety, self-preservation, and a tendency towards self-pity.
Reverend Parris's slave from Barbados, the first to be accused and pressured into confession. She often displays mental instability and fear. Auditioners for Tituba should convey vulnerability, fear, and a sense of being overwhelmed.
The group of young girls who participate in the accusations. While individually they have distinct traits (Mary's meekness and insecurity, Mercy's harshness), they all contribute to the collective hysteria. Auditioners for these roles should be able to convey youthful energy, impressionability, and the ability to be swept up in mass emotion.
The group of young girls who participate in the accusations. While individually they have distinct traits (Mary's meekness and insecurity, Mercy's harshness), they all contribute to the collective hysteria. Auditioners for these roles should be able to convey youthful energy, impressionability, and the ability to be swept up in mass emotion.
The group of young girls who participate in the accusations. While individually they have distinct traits (Mary's meekness and insecurity, Mercy's harshness), they all contribute to the collective hysteria. Auditioners for these roles should be able to convey youthful energy, impressionability, and the ability to be swept up in mass emotion.
The group of young girls who participate in the accusations. While individually they have distinct traits (Mary's meekness and insecurity, Mercy's harshness), they all contribute to the collective hysteria. Auditioners for these roles should be able to convey youthful energy, impressionability, and the ability to be swept up in mass emotion.
A cantankerous and often humorous elderly man who famously "more weight." He is fiercely independent. Auditioners for Giles should be able to convey his stubbornness, wit, and ultimately, his principled stand.
An elderly, pious, and well-respected woman in the community. She is a voice of reason amidst the hysteria. Auditioners for Rebecca should portray wisdom, grace, and an unwavering moral center.
The presiding judges in the trials, embodying the rigid authority and unwavering belief in their own righteousness. Auditioners for these roles should project authority, sternness, and an unyielding commitment to their (flawed) sense of justice.
A wealthy and influential couple who harbor grievances and actively fuel the accusations, particularly driven by Ann's grief over lost children. Auditioners should convey their bitterness, avarice, and willingness to exploit the trials for personal gain.
A wealthy and influential couple who harbor grievances and actively fuel the accusations, particularly driven by Ann's grief over lost children. Auditioners should convey their bitterness, avarice, and willingness to exploit the trials for personal gain.
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