STAGES auditions for David Copperfield
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DAVID COPPERFIELD AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS
Grades 6 – 12
David Copperfield
Directed by Dianne Schaumberg
Adapted by Thomas Hischak from Charles Dickens’ novel.
AUDITIONS:
By appointment only
Monday, January 11, 6:00 – 8:00
Wednesday, January 13, 6:00 – 8:00
Please see http://mjtstages.com/auditions.html for more instructions
Email auditions@mjtstages.com with name, age, grade level, phone #, preferred date, and which hour you are most available 6PM – 7PM, or 7PM – 8PM. OR call 585-935-7173 and leave a message. You will receive email/call with your appointment time. We will try to accommodate your requested time.
CALLBACKS (if called):
January 14 , 7:00 – 8:00
PERFORMANCES:
March 18 at 7:30pm
March 19 at 2:00pm
March 19 at 7:30pm
March 20 at 2:00pm
(Must be available for all performances!)
CAST:
Calling Actors in Grades 6 – 12 — serious performers willing to work as part of a team to share their talents, refine their skills, and create a high quality show. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. No experience necessary. There are a number of adult roles that will most likely be cast with teen performers. Please consider your commitment to the show prior to your audition, as we obviously can’t promise lead roles to everyone. Every role, ensemble roles included, will be exciting and fun, as well as a valuable experience.
THE PLAY:
Young David Copperfield has a happy childhood until his widowed mother weds the stern Mr. Murdstone, who separates David from his caring nurse, Peggotty, and sends him to school far away. When Mrs. Copperfield dies, little David must make his way in London. Helped by the merry Micawber family and his eccentric aunt, Betsey Trotwood, David grows up to become a writer. But even his adult years are challenged by the conniving clerk Uriah Heep, his betraying friend James Steerforth, and others. David gets to wed Dora, whom he worships, but their marriage is also challenged, and Dora’s premature death leads David to discover his true character and position in life. Among the other memorable Dickens characters to appear are crusty but determined Dan Peggotty; nerdy but faithful friend Tom Traddles; vicious spinster Miss Murdstone; simple-minded but lovable Mr. Dick; understanding Agnes Wickfield; tragic Emily; vengeful Miss Dartle; and honest and selfless fisherman, Ham.
LOCATION:
Auditions, rehearsals and performances are held at:
Stages
875 E. Main Street
Third Floor, Auditorium Center
Rochester, NY 14605
Parking located behind the building (enter from College Ave). Tell the attendant you are attending a Stages’ audition.
QUESTIONS:
585-935-7173 (leave a message and your call will be returned) or email auditions@mjtstages.com
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