Audition Notices for Eagle's Nest Theatre

In July-August 2006 Eagle’s Nest Theatre is mounting a double bill of plays from the VCE syllabus “Hamlet”, directed by Jasper Bagg, and “Oedipus Rex”, directed by Rob Reid. The Season will be staged over three weeks in three different venues * Montsalvat July 16-22 *Trades Hall July 23-29 * Williamstown Town Hall July 30 – Aug 5. During each week performances will be daily at 1.00pm, 4.30pm and 8.00pm. Oedipus Director Robert Reid will be adapting the Sophocles Classic to create a modern interpretation set in a 1930's style German cabaret. The production will involve music and stylised performance as well as intertextual references, in particular to Freudian literature Auditions : April 8th and 9th We are casting the following roles: - Oedipus - Creon - Teiresias (can be male or female but needs to be able to walk on stilts) – 2 people to play a combination of Messenger/Priest/Shepherds - Chorus of 5-8 performers (Theban elders will be a chorus of Freuds and can be played by men or women.) NB: All Actors who wish to audition must be available for the performance season including daytime sessions. (During the season actors will be required for performances as well as to assist with stage hand work) The production will be conducted on a profit share basis. As such all actors will be required for 10 half days of pre production work *To register for auditions call Renee Dudfield (0419553329)rennie_dud@hotmail.com Eagle’s Nest Theatre is currently seeking applications from interested designers for our 2006 Season of Great Tragedies. We are looking for a costume designer for each of the two productions, “Hamlet” and “Oedipus Rex”; and a lighting designer and set/props designer for both plays (to be staged in the same location on alternating time-slots). The Plays: “Hamlet” - an powerful and absorbing production of this classic play, directed by WAAPA graduate Jasper Bagg. This play draws on a wealth of knowledge with both director and lead actor having previously performed the play and studied it for many years. “Oedipus Rex” - in an exciting new interpretation directed by Theatre in Decay's Rob Reid, Sophocles' drama is relocated in a 1930s Weimer Republic Cabaret. The classic play comes to life with Theban Elders replaced by a chorus of beard-stroking Freuds. Music and inter-text references to Oedipus at Colonus bring the dramatic story and themes of cyclical violence vividly into focus. Both plays will be staged over three weeks in July/August in three different venues – Montsalvat (Eltham), Trades Hall (CBD) and Williamstown Town Hall. We are looking for: * 2 x Costume designers (one for each production) – to collaborate with each director. * 1 x Set / props designer (for both productions) – set will need to be minimal, so that it can be transported easily between venues; props will be used both functionally and to set the scene/time period. * 1 x Lighting designer (for both productions) Details: Performance dates: * Montsalvat July 16-22 * Trades Hall July 23-29 * Williamstown Town Hall July 30 – Aug 5 There will be a tech and dress week prior to the season dates, from July 10-15th. About Eagle’s Nest Theatre: Artistically directed by James Adler (who also co-directs Dancing With Strangers), we are a new company producing the work of professional independent artists and bringing high quality theatre to a range of new audiences. Specifically with the Season of Great Tragedies, we are looking at making all three VCE required texts for 2006 accessible to students throughout Melbourne. Contact: If interested in designing for “Hamlet” and/or “Oedipus Rex”, please contact Frances on: frances@marrington.net or 0402 130 221 If emailing please provide a CV or brief synopsis of design experience. In July-August 2006 Eagle’s Nest Theatre is mounting a double bill of plays from the VCE syllabus “Hamlet”, directed by Jasper Bagg, and “Oedipus Rex”, directed by Rob Reid. The Season will be staged over three weeks in three different venues * Montsalvat July 16-22 *Trades Hall July 23-29 * Williamstown Town Hall July 30 – Aug 5. During each week performances will be daily at 1.00pm, 4.30pm and 8.00pm. For our production of Oedipus the Greek classic is being adapted to the setting of a 1930's style German cabaret. Part of the vision is to use a musical ensemble. The musicians will create original music for the production as well as performing live in the show. Ideally we are looking for cello or double base, a piano accordion and a drummer. *If you have these or other musical talents please contact James Adler on 0423339431 or adlerjames@yahoo.com.au