Long Wharf Theatre Hosts Auditions For THE HAPPY PRINCE 1/4/2010

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, invites local Non-Equity actors ages 18 to 35 toaudition for a devised adaptation of The Happy Prince, by Oscar Wilde, to be produced by the Next Stage Program, a program for early career theatre professionals, and directed by Associate Artistic Director Eric Ting.

Auditions will be held Monday, January 4, from 3pm - 5pm, and from 6pm - 8pm. Auditions will be grouped into 30-minute slots. Prepared monologues are not necessary; auditioners should come prepared for a brief physical theatre workshop. Please bring a calendar of conflicts that may interfere with the rehearsal period.

We are seeking five non-Equity actors for an ensemble to play all of the roles in The Happy Prince. Each actor will play multiple roles and should be able to portray a range of ages and character types. Because this piece will be created collaboratively in the rehearsal room, actors should be comfortable working without a set script and experimenting with such techniques as guided improvisation, physical theatre, and puppetry to tell the story. Physical theatre/clowning experience and/or musical ability are a plus, but not necessary.

The Happy Prince is one of Oscar Wilde's best-loved fairy tales. It tells the story of a selfless statue and the swallow who helps him ease the sufferings of others. Both the statue and the swallow give of themselves to improve the lives of the poor in this tale about charity, self-sacrifice, and hope, told with Wilde's trademark grace and wit.
Callbacks will occur but have not yet been scheduled. Rehearsals will take place during late February through the month of March, with four total performances on Wednesday, March 31, and Saturday, April 3; performance times will be announced. Please note that we are unable to offer compensation for actors in these roles.

All actors should bring a current resume and headshot. While walk-ins will be accommodated, appointments are strongly recommended and may be made by contacting Jamie Steffen at 203-787-4284 (x300) or jamie.steffen@longwharf.org. If you are not available for the dates above, please contact Jamie Steffen to inquire about alternative arrangements.
Next Stage Productions is a young company of artists in residence at the Tony Award-winning Long Wharf Theatre, located at 222 Sargent Drive in New Haven, CT. For more information, visit www.longwharf.org.

ABOUT THE 2009-10 SEASON
The rest of the 2009-2010 Season includes Lil's 90th, a world premiere by Darci Picoult and directed by Jo Bonney, running January 6 - February 7, 2010; Sylvia, by A. R. Gurney and directed by Eric Ting, running February 17 - March 14, 2010; No Child..., written and performed by Nilaja Sun and directed by Hal Brooks, running March 17 - April 18, 2010; and A Doll's House, by Henrik Ibsen and newly adapted and directed by Gordon Edelstein, running April 28 - May 23, 2010.

 

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