Upcoming: Conscience Hesitatus by Bretton B. Holmes, Last Act Theatre Company, July 16 - 28

presents

Conscience Hesitatus

by Bretton B. Holmes

directed by Douglas Mackie

July 16 - 28, Monday-Saturday nights at 8 p.m.

at Buttross Properties, located at 7901 Cameron Rd. Ste. 207 (click for map) 

Ticket price: $15. 

Conscience Hesitatus is the story of Will Davenport, a county correctional officer. One day, he is mysteriously called home from work. He rushes home to find his wife, Janet, having a breakdown and his children in danger.

While he is trying to put his life back together, he rents a room from a fellow corrections officer, but quickly finds that his new roommates are not going to help his situation. Randy Cole is friendly enough, but he doesn't seem to want to get involved. And Will soon learns that Dirk Mapleton, his new landlord, is not what he seems on the surface.

Additionally, Will must deal with Dr. Wolfe, the county psychologist who will determine whether he ever regains custody of his children.

Click for cast list and photos at AustinLiveTheatre.com . . . .

Upcoming: Fundraiser for Last Act Theatre Company at Sky Candy Aerial Arts, June 15

One-Year Anniversary Party!

(B.G. at Sky Candy aerial arts)

Friday, June 15, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. (or later!)

at Sky Candy Aerial Arts Studios, 507 Calles St., #117 (click for map)

The Last Act Theatre Company will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary with a huge Fundraising Party at Sky Candy (aerial acrobrats) in which a $10 ticket will get you admission to enjoy free food, drinks and entertainment. 

The event will be Friday June 15th from 7 pm-10 pm (maybe longer) and feature several 10-minute acts which will include singing by Bridget Farr, David Miller and Andrew Brett, a choreographed fight by Andrew Rodgers, Domenic Procaccini, Andrew Brett and Mindy Griffin and much much more!  This will be such a fun event and we can't wait to see you all there.  So...save the date to party LATco style!

Auditions for Conscience Hesitatus, Last Act Theatre Company, April 16 and 19

Last Act Theatre Company is casting for our upcoming production of Conscience Hesitatus. Auditions will take place on Monday April 16 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Austin Creative Alliance (701 Tillery - click for map) and on Thursday April 19 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Cultural Center and Museum (1165 Angelina St. - click for map). If you are interested in auditioning, please contact us at lastacttheatre@gmail.com with your preferred date and time. Audition sides will be sent out via email prior to the audition.

Rehearsals will begin on May 1, and the show will run July 16-28, 2012, Monday-Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m. Below is a brief synopsis of the show. We are unable to offer payment for this production, but all actors will be featured on the company website, www.lastacttheater.com.

After his wife is arrested for the abuse of their children, corrections officer Will Davenport is confronted by the parenting practices of his new roommate and co-worker Dirk Mapleton, trouble at his job, and his feelings toward his mentally unstable wife. While under the watchful eye of Dr. Thomas Wolfe, the county shrink, and Mr. Stevens, the social worker assigned to his case, Will must choose his path carefully, for the custody of his children and his future hang in the balance.

Click for list and descriptions of characters at AustinLiveTheatre.com

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

Received directly from

Audition notice for

Last Act Theatre Company’s production of Titus Andronicus

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