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Theatre@First is excited to announce auditions for None Escape - The Island of Doctor Moreau, written by Robin Abrahams, and directed by Elizabeth Ross.Auditions will be held in 1-hour slots on Tuesday, December 10 and Thursday December 12, with potential callbacks on Friday, December 13 at Unity, Somerville.
Auditions are by appointment only; please sign up using the form on our website:
https://www.theatreatfirst.org/auditions
Auditions will consist of a movement exercise and cold scene readings. It is not necessary to memorize any of the sides. We are not requesting monologues for this audition. The sides, character descriptions, and detailed information about the audition process can be found on our website.
Many of the roles in this show will require animal-like physicality and comfort with light, non-dance, choreography. Please be sure to wear clothing that allows for movement to your audition!
Performance dates are March 14–16, 21–23, and 27-29.
None Escape is an adaptation of The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells set in a trauma support group in the present day. The story follows Prentiss, who tells the support group her story of being shipwrecked on a mysterious island inhabited by Moreau, a scientist conducting disturbing experiments in vivisection, transforming animals into human-like creatures. As Prentiss tells her story, the space and actors around her become the set, the props, and the characters. The transformation of actors into Beast Folk is accomplished with movement and drugstore makeup. Ultimately, the play ends on a note of optimism as the Beasts transform back into human characters, then back into actors, and the audience and cast come together as one.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
6 William St, Somerville, MA 02144-1926, United States
