[Capdist-auditions] Troy Civic Theater Audtions for "Twelfth Night"

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Audition Announcement – Troy Civic Theater

“Twelfth Night; or, What You Will”

“Twelfth Night” is often described as Shakespeare’s most sophisticated comedy. His themes of unrequited love and mistaken identity are repeated. Likewise with the characters encountered: a lovelorn male, an all-knowing fool and a feisty female (or two). Yet in “Twelfth Night”, these themes and characters come together in a most magical way in telling the story of Viola, a young women shipwrecked in the country of Illyria, who makes her way in the new land dressed as a man. She comes to serve the lovesick Orsino in his courtship of mourning Lady Olivia. Olivia instead is captivated by the youthful messenger. Along the way, we meet a cast of riotous relatives and court characters as well as the officious steward, Malvolio…and so the hijinks, mystery and love begins.

This will be a traditional production of the play. A MULT-RACIAL CAST IS BEING SOUGHT. ACTORS WITH THE ABILITY TO SING AND/OR PLAY MUSICAL INSTUMENTS IS A PLUS BUT NOT REQUIRED. NOTE: Actors cast as Viola and Sebastian must be similar in appearance (body type, height, features and coloring)

Audition Dates: Sunday, April 7th and Tuesday, April 9th  at 7:00 pm. Audition readings will be provided from the script. If singing or playing an instrument, please be prepared to perform a SHORT song or piece of Elizabethan era music.
Location: The Italian Community Center of Troy, NY, 1450 5th Avenue, Troy NY 12180 (Auditions will be on the Second Floor)

Contact: Kathy Glasser, Director for more information. justg at nycap.rr.com

Rehearsals will begin in April.

Performance Dates: June 28th at Troy Night Out, with additional dates to be scheduled 

Characters:
•	ORSINO - 30ish. Duke of Illyria. Handsome, sensual, powerful, self-possessed and lovesick for Olivia. 
•	OLIVIA - 30ish. Beautiful, elegant and lady-like but with a strong sexual fire underneath. 
•	MALVOLIO - 40ish. Olivia’s steward. Self-righteous/self-important but ever-suffering. Powerful ambition to rise above his social class. Will be taught sword skills.
•	SIR TOBY BELCH - 50ish. Uncle of Olivia. A penniless drunkard who has wasted all his money. Older man; could be  overweight but needs to be able to move well on stage and have excellent comedic timing.
•	SIR ANDREW AGUECHEEK - 30ish. Desires to be Olivia’s suitor. Dimwitted friend of Sir Toby. Sees himself as the ideal suitor for Olivia. Will need to learn sword skills.
•	MARIA - 30-40ish. Olivia’s confidante and woman in waiting. Witty and pretty with a shine for Sir Toby and a dislike for Malvolio. 
•	FESTE - Clever but insightful clown/jokester/balladeer/musician in Olivia’s household. Must be able to move well. MUST SING AND PLAY AT LEAST ONE STRINGED INSTRUMENT.
•	VIOLA/CESARIO - Pretty, young Gentle-maiden. Shipwrecked and believing she has lost her twin brother. Falls in love with Orsino. Will be taught sword skills.
•	SEBASTIAN - A young Gentleman, twin brother to Viola.
•	ANTONIO - A Sea Captain/pirate. Extremely masculine, a rogue and ‘acquired’ friend/protector to Sebastian. Needs to have  or be able to learn sword skills.
•	SEA CAPTAIN - Viola’s rescuer from the sea.
•	VALENTINE/OFFICER - Attends the Duke. Will be taught sword skills.
•	CURIO/OFFICER - Attends the Duke. Will be taught sword skills.
•	FABIAN - Servant to Olivia. Comrade of Sir Toby. Must be able to move well.
•	SUPPORT CAST - Lords, Priests, Sailors, Officers, and other Attendents. 
•	MUSICIANS - Guitar, Mandolin, Violin, Keyboard (Harpsichord), Flute, Lute.