Antigone Auditions
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SHOW INFORMATION
Antigone
By Sophocles
Translation by Diane J. Rayor
Directed by Shana Wride
PLAY SYNOPSIS
From Diane J. Rayor: Antigone begins after Oedipus and Jocasta’s sons have killed
each other in a battle over the kingship. The new king, Kreon, decrees that the brother
who attacked with a foreign army remain unburied and promises death to anyone who
defies him. The play centers on Antigone’s refusal to obey Kreon’s law and Kreon’s
refusal to allow her brother’s burial. Each acts on principle colored by gender, personality,
and family history. Antigone poses a conflict between passionate characters whose
extreme stances leave no room for compromise. The highly charged struggle between
the individual person and the state has powerful implications for ethical and political
situations today.
ROLES CASTING
Looking for actors who want to use language and movement in an expansive and theatrical
way. Greek theatre work requires commitment and courage from its actors. Come ready
to try!
Antigone Daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta
Ismene Antigone’s sister
Chorus Leader
Chorus Theban citizens
Kreon Jocasta’s brother, Antigone’s uncle
Guard
Haemon Kreon’s son
Tiresias A Seer
Messenger
Eurydice Kreon’s wife
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions: March 6, 1 PM to 5 PM, Room 15-100
Callbacks: March 13, 1 PM to 5 PM, Room 15-100
What to prepare: Please prepare a monologue from the play Antigone. We will have printed monologues at the audition for you to read from if needed. The
script is linked below for you to read and select a monologue from.
For all roles: Please prepare a 30-60 second monologue from the play. You choose the character
that you would like to play. Please note that you may be considered for a different
role in the production. I will have other monologues on hand that I may ask you to
prepare for callbacks or on the spot.
Note about the Chorus and Chorus leader: The chorus and chorus leader play an incredibly crucial role in a Greek play. It
is very important that we have actors that know (or really want to know) how to handle
heightened language and movement, so there may be some movement work in callback or
auditions.
If you are asked to come to callbacks, you will be provided with sides from the show.
If you are unable to attend live auditions, please contact
shana.wride@gcccd.edu as soon as possible to discuss a possible accommodation.
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE DATESRehearsals:
April 6 - May 4, Monday through Friday evenings from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Tech: May 5-13, Tuesday through Friday evenings from 6:00pm - 10:30pm and Saturday, May 9 10am - 6pm
Performances:
May 14, 15, 16, and 21, 22, 23 at 7:30pm
May 16 and 23 at 2pm
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Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion
in our productions. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities,
sexualities, and abilities to attend every audition. Auditions are open to all Grossmont
College students and other interested individuals from the community.
If you have interest in crewing one of our shows, please contact Jennifer Brawn Gittings
at jennifer.gittings@gcccd.edu