Audition Notice:
IN THE NEXT ROOM OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY
by Sarah Ruhl
directed by Patricia Lewis Browne
AUDITIONS (by appointment only): Saturday, July 19th from 6-9pm
CALLBACKS: Sunday, July 20th from 6-9pm
***BLACKFRIARS’ MISSION IS TO HIRE LOCAL ACTORS ONLY; WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, OR HOUSING***
*Please email info@blackfriars.org no later than Friday, July 18th at 12pm to sign up for an audition slot (late requests may not be considered). See bottom of listing for video submission information if you cannot be present on July 19th.
THE AUDITION:
Initial auditions will take place in one-hour groups and will consist of cold reads from the script with a reader. You can familiarize yourself with the show using the script link at the bottom of this page. Bring a headshot or up-to-date photo, your resume, and your calendar with you to list any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule. If you cannot be available for callbacks, please let us know at the time of your audition.
THE SYNOPSIS:
Set in the 1880s at the dawn of the age of electricity 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 Catherine tries to tend to their newborn daughter-and wonders exactly what is going on in the next room. When a new "hysterical" patient, Sabrina, 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.
THE PROCESS:
Rehearsals: begin in earnest as early as September 8th
Tech: Oct 18 - 23 (NO CONFLICTS)
Performances: OCT 24, 25, 26, 30; Nov 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 (NO CONFLICTS)
*Hold date for added performance is 2pm Saturday, Nov 8th (NO CONFLICTS)
CASTING: 4W, 3M of various ages, all ethnicities/body types (must be 18+, no exceptions). All stipends: $400.00.
DR. GIVINGS - male, White, 30s-40s | a specialist in gynecological and hysterical disorders. Dry, somewhat cold, and focused entirely on his work. Neglectful of his wife.
CATHERINE GIVINGS - female, White, 30s | Dr. Givings’ wife. She is curious and eager to understand her husband’s work. Also eager to find connection from her husband.
SABRINA DALDRY - female, White, 30s | Dr. Givings’ very eager patient.
ANNIE - female, White, 30s | Dr. Givings’ midwife assistant.
LEO IRVING - male, White, 20s-30s | Dr. Givings’ patient. An English artist.
ELIZABETH - female, Black, 20s-30s | The Givings’ wet nurse.
MR. DALDRY - male, White, 30s-50s | Sabrina Daldry’s husband.
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Blackfriars practices color-conscious and body-positive casting. There can be no conflicts during tech week or performances. If you are involved in another show that overlaps with any part of this process, please email us the conflicts at info@blackfriars.org prior to submitting for auditions. Auditions will take place at Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St, Rochester 14605.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: Video submissions must be submitted to info@blackfriars.org no later than Friday, July 18th at 12pm (late submissions will not be seen prior to final consideration). Please include two (2) scenes of one minute or less from the script; they may be two readings for one character or one separate reading each for two different characters; frame should be tight enough to see emotions; you must have another person reading lines with you off camera (please do not read a two-person scene by yourself).
BT’s COVID SAFETY POLICY:
Our main priority is the safety and well-being of our artists, patrons and staff. We will be following all NYS safety guidelines for small/medium performing arts organizations and, as regulations change, so will our policies to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved.
QUESTIONS? Visit our AUDITION FAQs page! If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for please email info@blackfriars.org.