Clayton Community Theatre announces open auditions for The Graduate, adapted by Terry Johnson based on the novel by Charles Webb, directed by Rob Corbett.Auditions: Wednesday March 26 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday March 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Callbacks if needed Sunday March 30.
First read-through: May 1.
Performances: June 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28 at 7:30pm; June 22 and 29 at 2:00pm.
The auditions will consist of cold readings from the script (sides available at the auditions) and will be held at the theatre: Washington University South Campus Theatre (the old CBC High School building), 6501 Clayton Rd, Clayton MO 63117. (Park in the lot to the west of the building off Clayton Road; enter at the glass doors.) Auditioners are encouraged to download the audition form from http://placeseveryone.org/ and fill it out in advance.
Synopsis: Benjamin Braddock, a disillusioned college graduate with no well-defined aim in life, is seduced by an older married woman, Mrs. Robinson, but then falls for her daughter, Elaine.
The Graduate is an exploration in what defines love and marriage and how young people form their identities.
Characters:
Benjamin Braddock: early 20s
Mr. Braddock: late 40’s/early 50s
Mr. Robinson: late 40s/early 50s
Mrs. Braddock: late 40s/early 50s
Mrs. Robinson: late 40s/early 50s
Elaine Robinson: early 20s
Desk Clerk, Waiter: any age
Psychiatrist: 40s
Belligerent Man: 21+
Priest: any age
Stripper: early 20s
Visit our website to access the audition form: placeseveryone.org
Bonus – everyone who auditions will receive a complimentary ticket to any CCT production this season!
Event Venue
6501 Clayton Rd, Clayton, MO, United States, Missouri 63117
