AUDITIONS FOR NO STRINGS THEATRE COMPANY'S AGAMEMNON AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
There will be Auditions for AGAMEMNON by Aeschylus (transl. Robert Fagles) directed by Algernon D'Ammassa on Saturday, August 6 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main Street
No appointment is required, simply report to the theatre between 1:00 and 2:30 to be seen.
Sides will be assigned at the audition and the actor will be given time to prepare.
Seeking a diverse ensemble in age, appearance, and ethnic background.
Actively seeking actors with rhythmic ability and comfortable with expressive movement or dance. If you are a dancer or musician with less acting experience, you are encouraged to audition.
The play is a Greek tragedy and consists of a chorus of 4-5 actors plus several principal roles. Memorization of text is a must and will require work outside of rehearsals.
CHORUS (4-5 male and female): Seeking actors of diverse ages, skin color, and ethnic background. Memorization of text is a must. Actively seeking actors with rhythmic ability and comfortable with expressive movement or dance.
WATCHMAN (male, 20-50)
HERALD (male or female, 20-50): Scenework includes long monologue narrating events from the Trojan War.
AGAMEMNON (male, 30-50): King of Argos.
CASSANDRA (20-30): Priestess from Troy with a gift for prophecy, carried off by Agamemnon
AEGISTHUS (30-50): Clytaemnestra's lover and rival to Agamemnon
The role of CLYTEMNESTRA will be played by Michelle Tomlinson of Los Angeles, California.
**Actors of all ethnic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to attend. **
Performances are October 7-23 (potential extension thru October 30)
Rehearsals beginning TBA in August
If you have any questions, email the director at
nogate@gmail.com.
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