
ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS
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For The October 2008 Production of

On the Verge, Or The Geography
of Yearning
by Eric Overmyer
Rehearsals begin Sept. 7,
Show runs October 10-18
When: Tuesday,
September 2 at 7 pm & Wednesday, September 3 beginning
at 6:30 pm
It is
preferred that actors audition on Tuesday night. Actors
who cannot attend the first night can still present
their monologue from 6:30-7:30 pm on Wednesday,
September 3rd and will be eligible for
callbacks, but may not get to read. Callbacks will begin
at 7:30 pm on Wednesday.
Where: Pridemore
Playhouse (Porterfield Hall)
Please bring: a
memorized 60-SECOND COMEDIC MONOLOGUE. The monologue
should be high-energy and show off your versatility,
comedic ability, and verbal skill as much as possible.
Following the monologue, all actors auditioning Tuesday
will be able to participate in cold readings from the
script. Please wear comfortable clothing/shoes as you
may also be asked to ballroom dance. Please bring along
a headshot/resume if you have one and your schedule for
the semester.
Please take the time to read
the play before auditioning. If you cannot
locate a library copy or purchase one from
dramaticpublishing.com, please email the director,
Jennifer Juul, at
jjuul@radford.edu
about checking out a copy from the department. This play
is a vocabulary treasure trove; actors who have looked
up the unfamiliar terms and know how to pronounce them
will have an advantage. (What’s a palanquin? Who was
Robert Lowell? Have fun finding out! Geeks rule!)**
All students are welcome to
audition regardless of major. Theatre and
Cinema majors who are emphasizing Performance are
expected to attend auditions for all productions as part
of the professional training.**
Monologue Advice:
On the Verge is a whimsical comedy, so choose
audition material that allows you to play
charismatically within that style. Embrace your wacky
and spontaneous side, but don’t force it—even the
zaniest comedy still has a hint of truth. If you are a
new RU student, it’s OK if you need to bring a copy of
your monologue onstage with you. If you don’t currently
have a piece in this style, check out the most recent
comedic one-act plays that have been published. Go to
the library, not the internet.
Character Breakdown &
Descriptions: This play is about our ability
to express what’s in our wildest imaginings. All of the
characters in On the Verge play a lot with words. They
are highly intelligent, funny, spirited, and extremely
stubborn. This show needs actors who learn quickly and
can communicate the meaning of the dialogue just like
Shakespeare’s actors had to tell the story—using their
voices and bodies without the help of realistic scenery
or even, in many cases, a common vocabulary.
Fanny: An intrepid
trekker. Fanny is individualistic but practical. She has
a razor wit and yet still remains in many ways the ideal
Victorian lady. Hers is a journey of the heart.
*callbacks will include a dance audition*
Mary: I would trust
Mary with my life. Seasoned and brave, Mary has no
qualms about growing older and is one tough bird. Hers
is a journey of the soul.
Alex: The youngest
and most open-minded of the explorers. Alex is unafraid
of experimenting, speaking her mind, and having a good
time. She is dazzling, bright, and ingenuous. Hers is a
journey of wild imaginings.
Grover et al: One
actor plays Grover, Alphonse, the Gorge Troll, the Yeti,
Gus, Madame Nhu, Mr. Coffee, and Nicky Paradise. Seeking
an extremely versatile actor with physical comedy skills
and an ear for dialects. *callbacks will include a dance
audition*
Questions: Contact
Jennifer Jull at
540.831.5207
AUDITIONS FOR

By David Auburn
Rehearsals begin late September and the show runs
November 5-8, 2008
- WHEN AND WHERE -
Thursday, September 4th
Friday, September 5th at 7pm
in Radford University's Studio Theatre, Porterfield
Hall.
- WHO -
Seeking two male and two
female actors.
Remember that auditions are open to all
Radford University students, regardless of major.
- WHAT TO PREPARE -
Actors should prepare a
memorized, contemporary dramatic monologue approximately
one minute in length. Monologues should show range of
the actor's abilities. Callbacks will be announced each
evening after the monologues have been presented. Those
remaining for callbacks will be asked to read from the
script. This play is emotionally complex and contains
some sophisticated intellectual concepts. Therefore, as
always, it is very important to read the script before
you audition! Dress to impress. Be sure to bring your
headshot/resume and your schedule for next semester.
For any further questions, contact the Director, Deejay
Gray at
dgray23@radford.edu
AUDITIONS FOR

By Vicky Ireland
- WHEN -
September 8th, 9th and 10th at 7 pm.
- WHERE -
The
Studio Theatre, Porterfield Hall
- WHAT
-
Several roles are
available for men and women. The audition will be
heavily movement-oriented. Please come dressed to move
AND be familiar with the script. As always, it is
best to audition as early as possible. Bring a headshot
and resume if you have them.
The scripts will be
available for checkout on a 24-hour basis from the
costume shop beginning Monday, Sept. 1st.
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