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OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2016 SEASON
TWELFTH NIGHT
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Christopher Liam Moore
1st reh: 1/5/16. Opens: 2/26/16. Closes: 10/30/16
All roles available. All roles will be understudied
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GREAT EXPECTATIONS
adapted by Penny Metropulos and Linda Alper
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens
Directed by Penny Metropulos
World Premiere Adaptation
1st reh: 12/29/15. Opens: 2/27/16. Closes: 10/30/16
All roles will be understudied
Doubling TBD.
PIP: An orphaned country boy who has been brought up and bullied by his sister, and dearly loved by Joe, her husband. He is appealing and passionate, but loses his moral compass as he rises in London society. A physically demanding role; during the course of the play he moves from late teens to early 20’s, with a brief final scene in his 30’s.
JOE GARGERY: 40’s. An inarticulate backwater Blacksmith, married to Pip’s older sister. He is strong and has a huge heart. Uneducated, but wise, he is a loving father to Pip.
MAGWITCH: 40’s/60’s. Abandoned as a child, he has lived a life of crime and incarceration. Crude, terrifying and fiercely enamored of Pip, he ultimately reveals surprising warmth. He is the inciting incident that changes Pip’s life.
JAGGERS: 40s-60’s. An icy, but brilliant, London lawyer. He has seen much of the world of criminals and the results of poverty – hence his coldness and the need to wash his hands as often as possible. He is the Guardian of Pip’s “Expectation”.
WEMMICK: 50’s. Jaggers’ clerk. His dry, stiff attitude at work belies the lively, imaginative, and comfortable homebody he is at his “Castle”. He cares for his aged father and his property in a most unique manner. He befriends Pip and helps him.
HERBERT POCKET: 20’s. Pip’s best friend. He is a posh, but penniless gentleman - naïve, and overly optimistic. He introduces Pip to London, and stands by him loyally.
WOPSLE: 30’s-50’s A church clerk, and an amateur actor with aspirations to play the London stage.
DRUMMLE: 20’s - 40’s. An unbearable snob from a wealthy family who runs in the same circles as Pip and Herbert in London. He is cruel and brutish and seeks Estella’s hand. Doubles as COMPEYSON: 20’s - 40’s. A handsome, dangerous swindler who uses and abuses Magwitch.
NARRATOR: 40’s – 50’s. Mature character man, also playing many small roles.
NARRATOR: 20’s/30’s. Young character man, also playing many small roles.
UNCLE or AUNTIE: PUMBLECHOOK: 40s/50’s: Male or female. He/She is Joe’s relative, who Mrs. Joe has “appropriated”. A prosperous, self-important fool.
MISS HAVISHAM: 40’s/50’s. An eccentric, broken and vengeful heiress living in the largest, and strangest, house in Rochester. She is manipulative, mysterious, and sad. The adopted mother of Estella, she has not changed her surroundings since being jilted at the altar many years earlier.
ESTELLA: 20’s (and one brief scene in her 30’s.) Beautiful. Elegant. Intelligent. Magnetic. She has been raised to be heartless, but struggles against her upbringing. She is the object of Pip’s romantic obcession. Doubles as MOLLY: a murderess, now working as Jaggers’ housekeeper, and Estella’s mother.
MRS. JOE: 30’s/40’s. Pip’s coarse and cruel older sister, who brings him up “by hand.” Feeling she was made for a better life she takes her frustrations out on Pip and Joe. Doubles as MISS SKIFFINS, Wemmick’s prim, wry, middle aged fiancé.
BIDDY: 20’s/30’s. Generous, plain, practical country girl. Unsophisticated but smart. She loves Pip, but later loves, and marries Joe.
NARRATOR: Teens/20’s. CLARA, Herbert’s lovely fiancé. Helps to hide Magwitch. (Possibly Doubles as YOUNG ESTELLA*)
Ensemble roles:
AGED PARENT (Wemmick’s octogenarian, deaf father)
MR. TRABB (a country tailor)
RAYMOND POCKET (Pip’s Teacher)
NIMMY PICKLES (F) and SPOONEY MIKE (London petitioners)
THE SERGEANT
THE NEWGATE MANTHE GENTLEMEN at the Finches
PEPPER, Pip’s comically inept serving boy
INNKEEPER, REVEREND, OFFICER, SOLDIERS, BAILIFFS, CREDITORS,
PETITIONERS, SERVANTS and LONDONERS.
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THE RIVER BRIDE
by Marisela Trevino Orta
Directed by Laurie Woolery
World Premiere
1st reh: 1/6/16. Opens: 2/28/16 closes: 7/7/16
All roles will be understudied
The play is set in Brazil. Knowledge of Portuguese a plus.
HELENA
Latina, 20s. Smart, centered and a beauty in her own right, though not as outgoing as her sister.
BELMIRA
Latina, 20s, beautiful, nai?ve, frivolous, outgoing and a bit vain, but charming and adored by the entire village. She is the bride to be.
MOISES
Latino, 20s/30. A mysterious stranger , charming and handsome. Earnest and sympathetic, he’s been searching for love for a long time.
DUARTE
Latino, 20s. A good, good man from a respected family. He is the groom to be.
SR. COSTA
Latino, 40s/50s. Belmira and Helena’s father. A fisherman. Sentimental, romantic.
SRA. COSTA
Latina, 40s/50s. Belmira and Helena’s mother. Loving, wise.
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ROE
by Lisa Loomer
Directed by Bill Rauch
World Premiere
1st Reh: 3/1/16. Opens: 4/24/16. Closes: 10/29/16
All roles will be understudied
NORMA MCCORVEY
ages from 20s-60s over the course of the play --A funny, angry, heavy-drinking, Texan lesbian.
SARAH WEDDINGTON
ages from 20s-60s over the course of the play. A feminist, a great lawyer, a Minister’s daughter, charming, brilliant, ladylike, and quite composed.
CONNIE GONZALEZ/Ensemble
40s, Mexican, butch. Should have some size and heft. Even handed with enormous patience and few words. Loyal, loving, and maybe even wise. Will play other roles.
LINDA COFFEE/Ensemble
Late 20’s, a shy, bright, somewhat awkward, and earnest lawyer. Will play several other roles
RON WEDDINGTON/Ensemble
30’s, a bright, ambitious, right-minded lawyer, in his wife’s shadow. Will also play doctors and lawyers.
FLIP BENHAM/Ensemble
30s-40s the head of Operation Rescue. Passionate, fiery, folksy, earnest. Will play several other roles.
JUSTICE BLACKMUN/Ensemble
50s/60s, deliberate to a fault, torn and thoughtful. Will play several other roles
JAY FLOYD/Ensemble
40s. a lawyer, not stupid but not brilliant either. Will play several other roles
RONDA MACKEY
30s, lovely, a true believer. Will play several other roles
ROXANNE RODRIGUEZ/Ensemble
20, a young Latina feminist, working class, bright, a truth seeker.
MARY
Late 40's or 50's, Norma's mother. A mean drunk. Also plays other roles.
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TIMON OF ATHENS
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Amanda Dehnert
1st reh: 5/31/16. Opens: 7/31/16. Closes: 10/29/16
All roles available. All roles will be understudied
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THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD
Music by Arthur Sullivan; Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
Adapted by Sean Graney, Andra Velis Simon, Matt Kahler
Directed by Sean Graney
World Premiere Adaptation
1st reh: 1/12/16. Opens: 2/27/16. Closes: 10/30/16
All roles will be understudied
FAIRFAX/OTHER YEOMAN/CROWD/ENSEMBLE
Male, tenor. Male Lead.
ELSIE/ADMIRER/ENSEMBLE
Female, soprano. Tough woman.
PHŒBE MERYLL/CROWD/ENSEMBLE
Female, mezzo. Young Lover.
MAJOR MERYLL (A YEOMAN)/CROWD/ENSEMBLE?
Male, bass-baritone.
WARDEN CARRUTHERS/CROWD/ENSEMBLE
Female (can be played by a male), contralto. Big presence.
DEPUTY DICK CHUMLEE (A YEOMAN)/ENSEMBLE
Male, baritone.
SHADBOLT THE JAILOR (A YEOMAN)/ENSEMBLE?
Male, bass-baritone. Large man.
JAN POINT/ADMIRER/ENSEMBLE
Female, alto/mezzo. Very Funny.
KATE/ENSEMBLE
Female, soprano. Anything goes. Must be a good musician.
HAPPY YEOMAN/CROWD/ENSEMBLE
Male, tenor. Anything goes. Must be a good musician.
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VIETGONE
by Qui Nguyen
Directed by May Andrales
1st reh: 2/23/16. Opens: 4/3/16. Closes: 10/29/16
All roles will be understudied
QUANG
Asian male, 20s-30s. A helicopter pilot during Vietnam war. Adventuresome. Good comedic energy.
TONG
Asian female, 20s-30s. Blunt, sarcastic. Keeps people at a distance. Good comedic energy.
HUONG/FLOWER GIRL/THU/AMERICA GIRL/TRANSLATOR/FLOWER GIRL
Asian female. 40s-50, outspoken, flirty. Good comedic energy.
NHAN/KHUE/ASIAN GUY/AMERICAN GUY
Asian male, 20s. Somewhat naïve. Good comedic energy.
PLAYWRIGHT/GIAI/BOBBY/CAPTAIN CHAMBERS/BIKER/HIPPIE DUDE
Asian male, 30s. Good comedic energy
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RICHARD II
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Bill Rauch
1st reh: 5/17/16. Opens: 7/9/16. Closes: 10/30/16
All roles available. All roles will be understudied
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HAMLET
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Lisa Peterson
1st reh: 4/6/16. Opens: 6/17/16. Closes: 10/14/16
All roles available. All roles will be understudied
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THE WIZ
Book by William F. Brown; Music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls
From the story “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum
Directed by Robert O’Hara
1st reh: 4/6/16. Opens: 6/18/16. Closes: 10/15/16
All roles available. All roles will be understudied.
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THE WINTER’S TALE
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Desdemona Chiang
1st reh: 4/5/16. Opens: 6/19/16. Closes: 10/16/16
All roles available. All roles will be understudied
All characters in this production will be cast as Asian.
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If you are unable to attend this audition please send headshot and resume to:
Joy Dickson
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
15 S Pioneer Street
Ashland, OR 97520
OR
osflocalauditions@gmail.com
Please put LOCAL EPA in the subject line.
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