Casting for "Les Enfants Terribles" Theatrical Production
AUDITION DETAILS Casting for "Les Enfants Terribles," a world premiere theatrical production of a new adaptation of Jean Cocteau’s scandalous novella. Synopsis: Paul and Elisabeth, two emotionally-sheltered teenage siblings, seclude themselves in a world of their own creation. A bubble of fantasy organized by rules and rituals only they understand. As they vie for dominance and love, the “enfants” play cruel games of one-upmanship amongst themselves and on their adoring companions, Gerard and Agatha. Reality creeps in, fantasies spin out, the borders of their worlds collapse and a downward spiral of betrayals leads to tragedy. Dates: Aug 3 to Sep 9 (rehearsals) Sep 10 to Oct 4 (performances) as below: Rehearsals: August 3 to September 3: Saturdays & Sundays from 2pm to 5pm Mondays from 7pm to 10pm (possible additional weeknight when needed, as available) in Bed-Stuy. September 5, 6 and 7: 12pm to 6pm at the theater September 9: Dress from 7pm to 10pm at the theater. Performances: September 10 to October 4, Thu - Sat @ 7pm, Sun @ 2pm $500 stipend. Non-union or Actors Equity. To apply: email resume and reels via email. Self-tape monologue from sides highly encouraged, in addition. Applicants of interest will be contacted for in-person callbacks in Brooklyn.
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Elisabeth Elisabeth is 18 years old (played by an actor 18 or older). She wants only to live with Paul in the world they've created together. She and Paul largely raised themselves and are emotionally co-dependent. They have many games and rituals. They love each other but also spend most of their time trying to win the games. She comes across as playful and provocative.
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