Auditions for Titus Andronicus by Shakespeare, Last Act Theatre Company, August 20

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The Last Act Theatre Company is audtitioning on August 20 and 21 for all roles for its upcoming production of Titus Andronicus . LATco. encourages actors of all age ranges and ethnicities to audition. Rehearsals begin September 6^th and the show runs October 20^th-30^th.

NOTE: This production deals with mature subject matter, including violence and rape, and will involve some intense fight choreography.

Roles:

Titus Andronicus – Roman general beloved by the people for his noble sacrifices over many years. His strict adherence to tradition leads him to make a series of unfortunate choices, spawning a cycle of revenge that makes up the action of the play. As the tragic protagonist of the play, Titus is both victim and perpetrator.

Marcus Andronicus – Titus’s brother and stalwart companion throughout the play. He is the voice of reason and stoicism amidst a whirlwind of violence and madness.

Lucius – Titus’s last surviving son. Over the course of the play he betrays his father, is exiled from Rome, raises a Goth army, and returns to pick up the pieces of a fractured nation.

Aaron – A Moor (Elizabethan term for a person of north or west African descent), and Tamora’s lover. His evil machinations spur much of the action of the play, but his cruelty is tempered by flashes of humanity, such as the affection he shows for his newborn son.

Tamora – Queen of the Goths, and then Queen of Rome after Saturninus weds her. She thus obtains the power to take revenge on Titus for executing her son Alarbus.

Lavinia – Titus’ only daughter. She is betrothed to Bassianus, but is coveted by Saturninus, as well as by Chiron and Demetrius who will eventually rape and disfigure her, leaving her mute and without hands.

Note: This role involves a scene of sexual assault. No nudity is required, and the actual rape does not take place onstage, but the actress should be prepared to tackle the intense subject matter. See contact info below for questions regarding the role.

Saturninus – The eldest son of the late emperor who inherits the throne by receiving the endorsement of Rome’s beloved general, Titus. He is an impetuous ruler, quickly taking the queen of Rome’s enemies as his bride and allowing her free reign to terrorize the Andronici.

Bassianus – The second son of the late emperor, and the ruler Rome should have had, if not for Titus’s endorsement of his brother, Saturninus. He sparks the wrath of both men by fleeing the palace with Lavinia, to whom he is betrothed.

Chiron and Demetrius – The ruthless sons of Tamora, who mercilessly rape and mutilate Lavinia.

Note: These roles involve a scene of sexual assault. No nudity is required, and the actual rape does not take place onstage, but the actors should be prepared to tackle the intense subject matter. See contact info below for questions regarding the roles.

Aemilius – A noble Roman and loyal servant to the throne. The actor playing this role will also play Alarbus and several other small roles.

Martius and Quintus – Two of Titus’s sons falsely accused for the murder of Bassianus. The actors playing these parts will also play several other small roles.

Mutius – One of Titus’s sons, killed by his father when he defends Bassianus’s right to Lavinia. The actor playing this part will also play several other small roles.

Nurse – A servant of the queen who bravely, and foolishly, brings Aaron his and Tamora’s illegitimate son. The actor playing this role will also play several other small roles.

Auditions will be held Saturday, August 20^th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday August 21^st from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Manos de Cristo: 4911 Harmon Avenue, Austin, TX 78751. Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, August 24^th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the same location.

Please submit a headshot and resume. You may submit an electronic headshot and resume in lieu of bringing a hard copy to the audition. Auditioners will be supplied with sides by email in advance of the audition. Please arrive at the beginning of the audition time and be prepared to stay for the duration. If you are not able to arrive until later, or if you cannot make any of these audition dates, please let us know the time when you will be arriving or of another way we may be able to accommodate you. Additional info about The Last Act Theatre Company can be found at lastacttheater.com

To Schedule Audition, Contact: Sara Billeaux – sbilleaux@gmail.com