AUDITIONS! Terry Pratchett’s® Wyrd Sisters Adapted by Stephen Briggs

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 30th – December 10th, 2011

AUDITION DATES: August 28th & 29th, 2011; Times: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Walterdale Playhouse (10322 83 Avenue)

Director: J. Nelson Niwa

Assistant. Director: Elizabeth Day

Stage Manager: May Kharaghani

The restless spirit of a murdered king wants his son to avenge his death and ascend the throne, purloined by a regicidal relative. Confronting the usurper with his foul deeds is a wandering theatre troupe, playing at the castle. “Hey,” you think, “that sounds a lot like Haml—.” A scheming prince with a power-hungry spouse seeks the crown through ruthless means, with the influence of three witches haunting his every step. “Now that sounds like Macb—.” But WAIT – it’s all happening on the Discworld®, a place where magic is real (and rather dull), dwarves hold down (snicker!) steady jobs, and the village witch is not someone to be trifled with!

CHARACTERS:

• Magrat Garlik – the maiden, 16-25


• Nanny Ogg – the mother, 50+


• Granny Weatherwax – the crone other one, 55+


• Lord Leonal Felmet – 30-40’s


• Lady Felmet – 30-40’s


• Hwel – a dwarf, 30+


• Tomjon – 16-30 Male


• Fool – 18-30 Male


• Verence – 40-60 Male


• Mr. Vitoller – 30-50’s


• Mrs. Vitoller – 30-50’s


• Company – bloody anybody!

Please note: ages are relative and approximate

• The auditions will comprise of the following:
  
  
  
  • READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT – These can be emailed out to people in advance of auditions any time after August 21. Come dressed to move. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time.
  
  
  • CALL-BACKS (if required): Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st between 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location TBA.


• Rehearsals will begin Sunday, September 11th, and will take place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, and Sunday afternoons. Not all actors will be called to all rehearsals. Scheduling will be based upon cast availability, so please bring any conflict dates you have to the audition!!!


• Headshots and résumés are recommended, but not required.


• Copies of the script are available from the stage manager via e-mail upon request. Reading the novel, while by no means required, is nonetheless suggested.


• Walterdale is a volunteer/member organization. We cannot engage Equity performers.

To book an audition, please contact May Kharaghani by e-mail at may_kharaghani@yahoo.ca

(Drop-ins will be accommodated as time allows)