THE ELEPHANT MAN - Stageworks Theatre Non Equity Auditions

STAGEWORKS THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR THE ELEPHANT MAN

Auditions March 25

Stageworks Theatre announces open auditions for the next show of its 2016-2017 season, The Elephant Man, by Bernard Pomerance, running June 9-July 2, 2017. Come be a part of the gripping tale of John Merrick, a man living with horrifying, rare skin and bone diseases. Seen as a freak by society, his life changes when young physician Frederick Treves agrees to care for him. Merrick quickly becomes a favorite of the English aristocracy - an acceptance that comes with a heavy price.

Auditions are scheduled on March 25, 2017 from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. Please prepare a one-minute monologue in the style of the show. Callbacks will be held on March 27from 7-10 P.M. where actors will be asked to do some improvisation and read sides from the script. The final cast list will be posted by March 31. Rehearsals will begin on or about April 16.

Auditions are held by appointment only at Stageworks Theatre 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas 77070. For more details and to make an appointment go to
http://www.stageworkshouston.org/auditions.

The Elephant Man

Written by Bernard Pomerance

Directed by Mathew C. Logan

The Tony Award winner for Best Play is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man, victim of rare skin and bone diseases, he has become the star freak attraction in traveling side shows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London's prestigious Whitechapel hospital. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati only to be denied his ultimate dream, to become a man like any other.

Auditions for all shows are open to the community and most parts may be cast with actors of any ethnicity. We're looking for actors 17 years old and up. Note: Not all roles will be called back, but possibly cast from the open audition.

For more detailed information and to schedule an appointment, please go to
http://www.stageworkshouston.org/auditions

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Stageworks Theatre is a nonprofit organization offering exceptional community theatre productions on its main stage and outstanding education through its Acting Academy. This award-winning theatre was originally founded in 2005 where it has been dedicated to bringing the community together through the arts. The community is enhanced through Stageworks' drive to provide a creative outlet where thespians and theatre-goers alike can enjoy a fun, respectful environment focused on high-quality, affordable entertainment. For more, go to
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