Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main Street, Duluth, is interested in hearing from male actors in the 25-40 age range for the role of ‘The Actor’ in its forthcoming production of The Woman in Black. The production rehearses from Mid-December 2006 and opens on January 11th 2007. The role requires a versatile performer who is able to play across a range of styles and ages. The production is non-equity but the role is paid. A callback audition is scheduled for Wednesday evening, September 13th, from 7pm. Please call the theatre for an appointment at 770-622 -1777.
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And Then There Was One
I auditioned for And Then There Were None and few weeks ago at Kudzu Playhouse and well in acting No News is Bad News. And it was true for this play until…
Sunday night, the director, Clint Pridgen called and said there was an opening for a part in the play. I was offered the part of ANTHONY MARSTON. I accepted. The first read through was Monday night.
It is a smallish role. MARSTON dies at the end of Act I. According to Spark Notes: “MARSTON is a rich, athletic, handsome youth. Tony Marston likes to drive recklessly and seems to lack a conscience. He killed two small children in a car accident caused by his speeding, but shows no remorse.”
Well, not all of that applies to my personal features. I am not athletic in build, but I am getting there. I have lost 30 lbs with at least another 20 lbs to go. And, well, of course handsome youth is objective, but hey, it is the director’s call.
All the Characters in Agatha Christie’s play are supposed to die according to the poem below. MARSTON chokes on poisoned whiskey and dies.
Ten little Indian boys went out to dine;
One chocked his self and then there were nine.
Nine Indian boys sat up very late;
One overslept himself then there were eight.
Eight Indian boys traveling in Devon;
One said he’d stay there then there were seven.
Seven Indian boys chopping up sticks;
One chopped himself in halves then there were six.
Six Indian boys playing with a hive;
A bumble-bee stung one then there were five.
Five Indian boys going in for law;
One got in Chancery then there were four.
Four Indian boys going out to sea;
A red herring swallowed one then there were three.
Three Indian boys walking in the zoo;
A big bear hugged one then there were two.
Two Indian boys sitting in the sun;
One got all frizzled up then there was one.
One Indian boy left all alone;
He went and hanged himself and then there were none.
Auditioned for And Then There Were None
There apparently was some confusion around date and time for the auditions and notice did not go out until yesterday. So for last night, there were less than a dozen who auditioned and a few of those were in rehearsal for Kudzu’s up coming play Father of the Bride.
Clint Pridgen who will be directing, knew exactly who each character is and conveyed that very well to the actors. He would stop us, give additional instructions and we would start again. He was very good with praise when we got it right. Overall a great audition. Hopefully he will have a good crowd tonight. There are 11 roles to fill.
On a bragging note: there was an actor there last night who remembered my part in Beau Jest. He said it was the best play Kudzu has done in the past few years. I am very proud of that play.
Audition Notice: And Then There Were None
Kudzu Playhouse is holding open, non-equity auditions for And Then There Were None, an Agatha Christie mystery. Casting 8 men and 3 women on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 1 and 2, from 7-9 pm. No appointment necessary and there will be cold readings from the script. The show runs October 6 through November 4.
For additional information or directions, call 770-594-1020.