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Haven Arts theatre holds auditions for Antigone by Jean Anouilh, translated by Jeremy Sams. Directed by Randy Packer."You are always defying the world, but you're only a girl, after all." -Ismene
Audition sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548AEA822A2FD0-52524649-antigone
Jean Anouilh's play Antigone is a tragedy inspired by the play of the same name by Sophocles. Two brothers, Eteocles and Polyneices, have killed each other in battle. Their uncle Creon ascends to the throne and orders that Eteocles be given a state funeral, and Polyneices is to be left outside the city gates to be eaten by wild animals. Anyone trying to bury Polyneices is to be put to death. Antigone, their sister, defies her uncle’s decree. Her passion and strength set her in opposition to Creon, the most powerful man in the world.
Auditions will be Sunday, November 17th and Monday November 18th at Timberlane Community Center, 1902 Naplechase Crest Dr, Spring, TX 77373. Auditions start at 6pm each night. Sign up for a time slot at the link above.
Please prepare a one-minute monologue, or be prepared to cold read a provided monologue. Bring a headshot and resume if you have one.
Character Descriptions:
Prologue – Male or Female, Adult. The Greek Chorus. Interacts with the other characters while standing outside and commenting on the action.
Antigone – Female, Late Teens to Late Twenties. A Princess of Thebes. Defies Creon’s decree and tries to bury her brother. Determined yet vulnerable.
Creon – Male, 40s to 60s. King of Thebes and Antigone’s uncle. A politician.
Ismene – Female, Late Teens to Late Twenties. Antigone’s sister. Sympathetic to Antigone, but not as bold.
Nurse – Female, 40s to 70s. Antigone and Ismene’s childhood Nanny, still their servant and caretaker.
Haemon – Male, 20s. Creon’s son and Antigone’s fiancé. Caught between his father and fiancée.
Three Guards – Male, late teens to late 40s. Members of a paramilitary state security force. The First Guard is a substantial supporting role; the other two guards are featured.
Messenger – Male or Female, Any Age. Brings news of Antigone and Haemon’s deaths. A smaller role, but with a great monologue. Played by a young Marlon Brando on Broadway in 1948.
Page – Male or Female, Youth. Creon’s Assistant.
Eurydice – Female, 40s to 60s. Creon’s wife. Stoic and dignified. A non-speaking role.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Timber Lane Utility District Community Center, Cypress Creek Park at Timberlane, 1902 Naplechase Crest Dr, Spring, TX 77373, United States,Spring, Texas
