[BATA] Auditions at Foothill College

[Tom Gough]

Open Tryouts ­ Euripidesı "The Trojan Women" at Foothill College

The Foothill College Drama Department announces open auditions for
Euripides' drama,
"The Trojan Women," to be held Monday, September 22 and Wednesday,
September 24,
7-9:30 p.m. in the Foothill Pavilion, room 1301, Foothill College, 12345
El Monte Road, Los
Altos Hills.  No appointments are necessary; please try not to arrive
later than 9pm.
 Callbacks will be scheduled Thursday evening, September 25.

The classic Greek tragedy will be presented in an exciting modern
interpretation.  The
version/translation by Jean-Paul Sartre is the likely choice, though
exploration of other
translations is still ongoing and will be determined before auditions
begin September 22.  The
theme of war and its ultimate folly keenly affected Euripides, when his
beloved and
democratic Athens invaded and subjugated Melos.  The theme is as
timeless today.

"The Trojan Women" is directed by Jay Manley, with settings designed by
Joe Ragey and
costumes designed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale.  Performances will be presented
November 7-23.
 Rehearsals will be held weekday evenings and some week-end days,
beginning September
27.

Roles available and approximate age ranges

Womenıs roles:  Hecuba ­ Queen of Troy, 40ıs-60ıs, emotionally and
physically demanding
role;  Cassandra, daughter of Hecuba ­ a prophetess who has gone mad in
her suffering,
20ıs-30ıs; Andromache ­ wife of the fallen Hector and mother of
Astyanax, 20ıs-30ıs; Helen
­ wife of Menelaus, abducted from the Greeks to Troy by Hecubaıs son,
Paris, attractive and
seductive in a special way, 20ıs-30ıs; Pallas Athene ­ the patron
Goddess of Attica,
daughter of Zeus, 20ıs-40ıs; Chorus Leader and Chorus ­ the defeated
women of Troy,
whose husbands, fathers and sons have all been slaughtered ­ they act,
of course, as the
chorus in this play, so have substantial individual vocal and group
choral work throughout
the play.

Menıs Roles:  Talthybios ­ the Trojan herald or messenger, who brings
the devastating news
to the Trojan women, wonderful character role, 20ıs-60ıs; Menelaus ­ the
avenging Greek
general, husband of Helen, 30ıs-60ıs; Poseidon, God of the sea and
patron God of Troy,
30ıs-60ıs; Soldiers ­ several conquering Greek soldiers.

Child role:  Astyanax ­ the son of Andromache and Hector and heir to the
Trojan throne,
who is murdered to prevent a Trojan resurgence one day.  This is a
non-speaking role, but a
very conspicuous presence and requiring of substantial discipline, 7-10.

Auditioners are encouraged, though not required, to have a prepared
monologue, classic or
contemporary.  Cold readings will also be scheduled.  Auditioners should
bring four
quarters to purchase a parking permit at auditions; those cast in the
production will be
provided a free permit for the duration. Closest parking to the
auditions is Parking lot 1, the
first lot on your right as you enter the campus.  Foothill College is
located at El Monte Road
and I-280 in Los Altos Hills.  This is a non-Equity, not-for-pay
production.  For a recorded
announcement about these auditions, phone 650-949-7414.  For further
questions about the
auditions, please phone 650 949-7417.