"Doctor Faustus" AUDITIONS
Schedule
Sat May 25 2024 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
Location
2756 Mosasco St, Bakersfield, CA, United States, California 93312 | Bakersfield, CA
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AUDITION NOTICEDOCTOR FAUSTUS
Written by Christopher Marlowe
Directed by Salvador Vidaurri
AUDITION DATES, TIMES, LOCATION
Saturday, May 25th 11:00am-2:00pm
Sunday, May 26th 9:30am-11:30am
Stars Playhouse, 2756 Mosasco Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312
To make an audition appointment or request additional audition information, please email the director at [email protected]
Appointments are strongly encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome.
If needed CALLBACKS/MAKE-UP AUDITIONS will take place on a day specified by the director, depending on availability. If unable to attend in-person auditions, please email the director to make alternate arrangements.
PERFORMANCE DATES
August 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7:30pm
August 11, 18 at 2:00pm
REHEARSALS
Starts the week of June 17th, 2024
Tech week: August 4th-8th
Monday-Thursday rehearsals. 6:00pm-10:00pm. The occasional weekend pick-up rehearsal based on actor availability.
ABOUT THE SHOW
A tragedy based on the life and death of Faustus, a scholar who makes a pact with the seductive devil, Mephistopheles: in exchange for his eternal soul, twenty-four years of supernatural power and knowledge.
Faustus travels the world during this time and weaves chaos into the lives of the many people he encounters. Some are bloody, some are petty and absurd. After twenty-four years, Mephistopheles comes to collect and Faustus, whose willingness to repent arrives too late, is condemned to eternal damnation. His story becomes the cautionary tale for those who abuse their means of achieving and withholding power.
The play is layered with an atheistic attitude toward the Protestant beliefs that dominated its time. Its depiction of magic blends the occult with the fantastical, inviting controversy throughout the centuries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
“Doctor Faustus” contains the following: Supernatural and Religious content, Mild Gore, Death, Suicide, and Violence.
Mild choreography will be included in the show. A choreographer will be appointed and teach actors through the rehearsal process.
This show will also contain intimacy. An intimacy choreographer will be appointed and will work with actors to support their well-being and safety in this process.
Intimacy may include: Friendly intimacy, romantic, and sexual. Intimacy will overlap with choreography where actors will be using their bodies to further the story (I.E. using bodies as the forces of magic and as inanimate objects).
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Sides from the play will be provided.
ROLES TO BE CAST
*Due to the nature of the show, all roles are open to actors age 18 or older. All roles are open to any gender and/or non-binary actors.
FAUSTUS: A jaded scholar whose ambition leads him to the black arts.
MEPHISTOPHELES: A devil from the kingdom of Hell, summoned by Faustus and bound to do his bidding.
*The following roles are subject to double casting.
WAGNER: Servant to Faustus, attempts to follow in his master’s footsteps.
ROBIN: A clown who toys with conjuration in cheap imitation of Wagner.
RAFE: A stableman caught up in Robin’s antics.
GOOD ANGEL: A spirit who urges Faustus to repent and turn to God.
BAD ANGEL: A spirit who tempts Faustus into conjuring the Devil.
VALDES: A magician, friend to Faustus.
CORNELIUS: A magician, friend to Faustus.
POPE ADRIAN: Head of the Catholic Church and source of amusement for Faustus.
CHARLES V: Emperor of Germany, political rival of Pope Adrian.
BENVOLIO: A knight bent on killing Faustus.
MARTINO: A knight, friend of Benvolio.
FREDERICK: A knight, friend of Benvolio.
DUKE OF VANHOLT
DUCHESS OF VANHOLT
VINTNER
HOURSE-COURSER
OLD MAN
LUCIFER
BEELZEBUB
HELEN OF TROY
VARIOUS SCHOLARS, SPIRITS, CARDINALS, FRIARS, ATTENDANTS, DEVILS, SOLDIERS
The BMT/Stars organization values diversity and inclusion in all activities. We believe that engaging in the arts is essential to the human experience and that live theatrical arts should be available to all. Performers of all ages, ethnicities, gender (identity or
expression), sexual orientation, and disabilities are encouraged to audition. COVID-19 safety protocols per the CDPH and KCPH will be adhered to throughout the rehearsal and performance process.
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Where is it happening?
2756 Mosasco St, Bakersfield, CA, United States, California 93312Event Location & Nearby Stays:
