AUDITION NOTICE: OF DEVILS AND MEN at THE CAPITOL THEATER. Auditions In July, Show In October!
By: Richard Allen Jul. 11, 2018
West Virginia based play wright and director Lawrence Burgess is back with a new court room drama mixed with a hint of the supernatural in Of Devils and Men. He recently announced audition dates and requirements.
Show: Of Devils and Men
Audition Dates: Saturday, July 21st, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Location: South Charleston City Hall
Additional Audition Info: Private auditions can be set up via Messenger for Saturday, July 14, 2018 and Sunday, July 15th, 2018. There are 8 private audition slots available.
Show Rehearsal Info: Rehearsals will take place at the South Charleston City Hall on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday and Sundays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Technical Rehearsals: Technical rehearsals will take place Sunday, October 14th through October 18th, 2018 at The Capitol Theater @ Resurrection Church, located at 123 Summers Street in Charleston, WV 25301.
Performance Location: The Capitol Theater at Resurrection Church. 123 Summers Street, Charleston, WV 25301.
Performance Dates: Friday, October 19th, 2018 at 8:00 PM. Saturday, October 20th, 2018 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Sunday, October 21st, 2018 at 3:00 PM. Friday, October 26th, 2018 at 8:00 PM. Saturday, October 27th, 2018 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Sunday, October 28th, 2018 at 3:00 PM. Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
Show Setting: West Virginia in 2021, where the death penalty has just been passed into law.
Roles Available:
Note from the director: "Diverse backgrounds and abilities encouraged and welcomed. Outstanding candidates out of the age range will be accepted."
Frank - African-America Male - Age 35+ - Ex-Marine with rough exterior, but longs for social justice.
Ilene - Latin or African American-Female - Age 35+ = Quiet. A kind grocery store cashier. Family oriented.
Benji - Caucasian or African-American Male - Age 40 through 60 - Executive Director at a government position. Womanizer.
Kat - Latina - Age 20 through 40 - A self-published fantasy author. Ambitious. Compulsive.
Ethan - Caucasian or African-American Male - Age 30 through 60 - An eleven-year truck driver with tireless work ethic. Weak in spirit.
Cam - Latin or Italian-American Male - Age 24 through 35 - On the cusp of obtaining a doctorate in sociology. A know-it-all.
Milton - Caucasian Male - Age 40 through 65 - A coal miner and father. A no-nonsense sports fan. Judgmental.
Tara 0 Female - Age 30 through 45 - A former model and parent of five children. Well-liked.
Bailiff - No Preference for age/ethnicity - A jury bailiff charged with the maintenance and oversight of the jury while in deliberation.
Those interested in more information can view the Audition Event Page or Lawrence Burgess's website.
Richard Allen is a freelance writer for various publications. You can contact him via email at richardallenwrites@gmail or his Facebook Author's Page Richard Allen Writes.
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