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University Theatre Spring 2026 AuditionsWOMEN IN CONGRESS (Ekklesiazousai)
By Aristophanes
Translated by Amanda Krauss and Jess Miner
Directed by Inga Wilson
Open group auditions for the University Theatre spring 2026 production of WOMEN IN CONGRESS (Ekklesiazousai) play will be held March 8 and 9 at 6:00 pm in GVGC 106. An additional invited call-back will be March 10 at 6:00 pm if necessary.
WOMEN IN CONGRESS (Ekklesiazousai) a play by Aristophanes translated by Amanda Krauss and Jess Miner. From the translators, “We have always found Aristophanes' Ekklesiazousai hilarious in its original Greek; using existing translations with our classes, however, we noticed that the students were not laughing. Thus began our quest to translate this play: we wanted the world to know how funny, meaningful, and (paradoxically) modern Women In Congress could be.” In this modern adaptation, the Athenian women, led by Praxagora, disguise themselves as men to take over the congress. By establishing their utopia with communal property, shared wealth, and sexual access for all, bawdy mayhem ensues. Through mask and choral work, this production of WOMEN IN CONGRESS (Ekklesiazousai) will encourage questions about political and sexual idealism, binary social norms, and what we consider as ideal anyway.
WHAT TO PREPARE: The open audition evenings will include group games with the director and cold readings from the script. This production will explore big physical work, with the possibility of masks, so please dress ready to move. To prepare, please familiarize yourself with the chosen sides listed below. You may not be able to audition with every side or your chosen sides, but please prepare for roles you are interested in and be prepared to share why they interest you. While WOMEN IN CONGRESS is not a musical, there are opportunities for music and spoken word style poetry/rap. If you feel you have a talent in these areas, please come prepared to share an example of your skill.
Follow the link in the "ticketing" field to find the google audition form and access to a pdf of the script.
Auditions are open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members!
PRINCIPAL ROLES:
PRAXAGORA, an Athenian housewife
BLEPYROS, Praxagora's husband
Chorus Roles (with possible double casting assignments):
WOMAN ONE, HAG TWO
WOMAN TWO, HAG THREE
WOMAN THREE, HAG ONE
CHORUS LEADER, FEMALE ANNOUNCER
NEIGHBOR, DISSENTER
CHREMES, EPIGENES
HOT TEENAGE GIRL, SERVING MAID
Rehearsals will start Monday, March 30 at 6pm with a cast read-through. Regular rehearsals will continue with a general schedule of Sundays 12:00-6:00 pm and Mondays-Thursdays 6:00-10:00 pm based on cast availability. Tech/Dress rehearsals are May 9-13. Performances run May 14-16 and 22-24. There is a scheduled pick-up rehearsal on May 21. All cast members must be available for all of tech week, performances, and a strike immediately following the closing performance.
For questions, please contact the director Inga Wilson at [email protected]
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