STUDIO SERIES – EURYDICE

Director: Julia Sorenson

Important Dates:

Auditions: May 20th and 21st
Callbacks *by invitation*: May 27th
Rehearsals begin: June 3rd
Show Dates: September 13th – 22nd

Synopsis:

In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

***The cast and crew of this show will have the unique opportunity of participating in a collaborative devising of the movement, music, and visual elements of this production***

  • The stones (3): The stones can be any gender. They reside in the underworld and communicate with the audience as well as other characters.  “The stones might be played as though they are nasty children at a birthday party.” 
  • Eurydice: Eurydice is the protagonist. She loves books, and is always truthful.  Eurydice and Orpheus are “a little too young and a little too in love.” After her premature death, she is reunited with her loving father who helps her remember.
  • Orpheus: He is an infamously talented musician and composer who prefers music to words, and is very much in love with Eurydice. When she dies shortly after their wedding, he makes the unlikely journey to the underworld to rescue her but is unsuccessful. **The actor that portrays Orpheus should be able to play an instrument. Guitar or other stringed instrument preferred.**
  • Father of Eurydice: Resident of the underworld, watches Eurydice from afar, gently cares for her after her death and helps her remember details of her life.
  • Nasty Interesting Man/ The Lord of the Underworld: He is the catalyst of Eurydice’s death, makes a deal with Orpheus, and wants Eurydice for his bride. Transforms from Nasty Interesting Man to death metal child lord of the underworld and grows 10 ft tall.

FOR AUDITIONS YOU MUST:

Fill Out Registration Form

Sign Up For A Timeslot

 

Please choose one of the following monologues to prepare for your audition: (even if you are auditioning for THE NASTY INTERESTING MAN / THE STONE CHORIUS, choose one that resonates most with you).

EURYDICE

ORPHEUS

**The character of ORPHEUS should be able to play a stringed instrument. (Guitar preferred). Please prepare a short selection on your instrument of choice that best showcases your skills.

FATHER