YOUTH THEATRE WORKSHOP - Piedmont Players Theatre Non Equity Auditions

Piedmont Players Theatre (PPT) announces Youth Theatre Workshop & Auditions for Shakespearean Comedy

Youth Theatre Audition Workshop

Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016

9am-12pm

This workshop will focus on preparing students to audition for a comedy, specifically geared toward PPT’s upcoming production of TAMING OF THE SHREW. Skills developed will be in acting and auditioning techniques. If your child has ever wanted to audition but just didn’t know how, has auditioned many times and just can’t seem to get that role, or just wants to fine tune their audition skills, this workshop is for you!

Instructor: Edward Whitney

Location: Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St., Salisbury, NC 28144

Ages: Elementary-High School

Cost: $40

ONLY 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE!

Call
704-633-5471 to sign up

YOUTH AUDITIONS FOR TAMING OF THE SHREW

Mon. Jan 4 & Tues. Jan 5, 2016

4pm and 5pm at the Norvell Theater

Only 25 spots per time slot. Auditions by Appointment Only

To sign up call
704-633-5471

ABOUT THE PLAY

The Taming of the Shrew tells the story of the courtship of Petruchio and Katherina, the headstrong, stubborn shrew! Initially, Katherina is an unwilling participant in the relationship, but Petruchio tempers her with various psychological torments—the taming—until she becomes a compliant and obedient bride. This hysterical play also features a competition between the suitors of Katherina's more desirable sister, Bianca.

Taming has been adapted numerous times for stage, screen, opera, and musical theatre; perhaps the most famous adaptations being Cole Porter’s KISS ME, KATE, and the 1967 film of the same name starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

SHOW DATES: Feb 17-27, 2016

Producing Partner:

Edward & Susan Norvell

AVAILABLE ROLES

Christopher Sly A beggar featured in the Induction. He is tricked into believing he is a gentleman.

A Lord A gentleman who delights in duping Sly after he finds him passed out on his property.

Players A travelling troupe of actors who perform the play of Katherine and Petruchio before Sly, the Lord, and the Lord's household.

Katherine Minola Elder daughter of Baptista Minola. She is hard-headed, stubborn, and prone to speaking her mind. Baptista decrees that as the elder daughter, Kate must marry before her younger sister Bianca may do so.

Petruchio A young man of Verona. Through his friend Hortensio, he learns of Katherine and agrees to wed her (for her dowry). What was originally a business venture, though, turns to love as the story unfolds.

Bianca Minola Younger daughter of Baptista Minola. Bianca is loved by Gremio, Hortensio, and Lucentio but cannot have serious suitors or marry until her older sister Katherine has done so. Bianca is clearly Baptista's favorite daughter, although she may not be as sweet as she appears.

Baptista Minola The father of Katherine and Bianca.

Hortensio A suitor to Bianca. He enters the Minola household disguised as Litio, the music tutor. Eventually, he marries the Widow.

Lucentio Son of Vincentio. He is in love with Bianca and woos her disguised as Cambio, the tutor.

Tranio A servant to Lucentio. He agrees to impersonate his master and pretend to woo Bianca for him while Lucentio is disguised as Cambio.

Gremio A foolish old man; suitor to Bianca.

Grumio Petruchio's servant.

Biondello A servant to Lucentio.

Vincentio A gentleman of Pisa; father of Lucentio.

A Pedant A teacher from Mantua.

A Widow A rich woman whom Hortensio marries after he loses Bianca. She is contemptuous of Kate but also shrewish in her own way.

Ensemble: A page, servants, huntsmen, etc.

The Norvell Theater: 135 E. Fisher Street | Salisbury, NC 28144 |
704.633.5471