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AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT
In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play
By Sarah Ruhl
AUDITION DATES
Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.
Call-backs Dec. 6 if needed.
PERFORMANCE DATES Mar. 23-Apr.1, 2012, calendar
Description
Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of electricity and based on the bizarre historical fact that doctors used vibrators to treat ‘hysterical’ women (and some men), the play centers on a doctor and his wife and how his new therapy affects their entire household.In a seemingly perfect, well-to-do Victorian home, proper gentleman and scientist Dr. Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating “hysteria” in women (and occasionally men): the vibrator. Adjacent to the doctor’s laboratory, his young and energetic wife tries to tend to their newborn daughter—and wonders exactly what is going on in the next room. When a new “hysterical” patient and her husband bring a wet nurse and their own complicated relationship into the doctor’s home, Dr. and Mrs. Givings must examine the nature of their own marriage, and what it truly means to love someone.
Casting Needs
4 women ages 20-late 50’s and 3 men ages 20-late 50’s.
Characters
Dr. Givings: A man in his 30’s – 40’s, a specialist in gynecological and hysterical disorders. Married to Catherine Givings.
Catherine Givings: His wife, a woman in her 20’s – 30’s. Recently gave birth to their first child, needs a wet nurse for her baby.
Sabrina Daldry: One of Dr Givings patients, a woman in her 20’s – 30’s.
Annie: Dr Givings Midwife assistant, a woman in her 20’s – 50’s.
Leo Irving: Dr Giving’s other patient, an Englishman in his 20’s – 30’s.
Elizabeth: An African American woman 20’s – 40’s. A wet nurse by default, recently had her first child how died.
Mr. Daldry: Sabrina Daldry’s husband, 30’s -50’s.
Sides for Auditions
Elizabeth – pg. 80
Mrs. Givings – pg. 32
Leo/Dr. Givings – pg. 43-45
Dr. Givings/ Mr. Daldry/ Mrs. Daldry/ Mrs. Givings – pg. 11-14
Mrs. Givings / Mrs. Daldry – pg. 25 – 27
Annie / Mrs. Daldry – pg. 31
Mrs. Daldry / Mrs. Givings – pg. 37 – top of 40
Leo / Mrs. Givings – pg. 47 bottom – 50
Elizabeth / Mrs. Givings / Mrs. Daldry – pg. 69-71
Dr. Givings / Mrs. Givings – pg. 82-84
Mr. Daldry /Dr. Givings / Mrs. Givings – pg.21-23
AUDITION PROCESS
1. COMPLETE AN AUDITION FORM
using one of the following options:
- Complete and submit the online audition form at least 48 hours before auditions (this is StageWest’s preferred method of for form submissions)
- Download an audition form and bring it to auditions
- Arrive 20-30 minutes before your audition appointment and fill out the form in person.*
Be sure to include or bring a COMPLETED list of rehearsal conflicts. Decisions, and rehearsal schedules will be based on your announced conflicts. No exceptions.
2. SCHEDULE AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT
- To make an appointment, please contact our associate artistic director, Todd Buchacker, no later than two days before the audition dates via email.
- First auditions will be scheduled at 15 minutes intervals
- Walk-ins are welcome, however, you will have to wait to audition after the appointments are concluded.
- If you absolutely cannot attend a scheduled audition, contact Todd Buchacker. Alternate times are not guaranteed, but we’ll be happy to talk to you about your conflict. We know you have busy schedules and we’re implementing this process to benefit you, the actor.
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3. PREPARING FOR THE AUDITION
- Actor auditions are from the script.
- No prepared monologues required.
- Vocalists should bring a prepared song.
- An accompanist will be provided for musical auditions
- Specific scenes are listed above so you will be able to prepare ahead of time.
- Auditions are your opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities to the director in a personal setting – so go for it! We want to maximize the creative opportunity for you and minimize the time you need to spend at first auditions.
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4. CHECKING-OUT ADVANCE SCRIPTS
- Scripts will be available at the Civic Center Ticket Office during their regular hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Scripts may be checked out for four days, returned promptly to the ticket office. Short-term ticket office parking is available along the 3rd Street side of the Civic Center.
AUDITION LOCATION
The Fitch Building, garden level. It’s a four-story brick building on the northwest corner 15th and Walnut Streets. Use the single door on the Walnut Street side of the building. The Fitch is home to StageWest’s rehearsal space and scene shop.
ACTOR COMPENSATION
- All actors will receive a monetary stipend.
- In addition, cast members will receive complimentary season tickets to StageWest.
- All cast & crew are provided free promo and production photos of the show.
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OUR GOAL is to provide a welcoming, informative and creative atmosphere during the audition process. Everyone is encouraged to attend, everyone! Casting decisions are based on what you deliver at auditions, appropriateness for the role, compatibility with other casting choices, and your availability to attend rehearsals and performances. You must be available to attend ALL tech week rehearsals and performances.
