SCARLET LETTER Auditions

Thank you for your interest in the 2017 Fall production of SCARLET LETTER at Governors State University. This is the place to learn a little more about the show and also to claim your audition slot!

ABOUT THE SHOW
Sarah Saltwick's SCARLET LETTER is a contemporary, feminist interpretation of the classic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hester Prynne has been sentenced to wear a scarlet letter as a consequence of her affair with a man she refuses to name. Her young daughter Pearl, the product of that affair, asks questions Hester can’t easily answer. And then a familiar stranger comes to town… This adaptation offers fresh interpretations, an expanded ensemble which should reflect the community in which it is performed rather than what might be historically accurate, and new insights into the nature of freedom and the sacrifices we make for love.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Rehearsals for this production will begin the week of September 11th.
Tech weekend is October 28 & 29
Performances are November 3, 4, and 5

We are seeking an inclusive, dynamic ensemble of 6 Female-identified and 4 Male-identified actors..

Hester Prynne: Her quiet hides an inner fire. Stoic.

Pearl Prynne: Half child, half spirit. Curious. The embodiment of Hester’s heart. No one quite knows what to do with her. Pearl is about 10 years old.

Ann Hibbins: A possible witch hiding in plain sight. Sister of Governor Bellingham. Actor also plays Martha Endicott, wife of Judge Endicott.

Ruth Campbell: Beatrice’s older sister. Practical. Jealous of Hester.

Beatrice Brown: Ruth’s younger sister. Pregnant. Sweet but meek. Actor also plays Mercy Wilson.

Meg Wilson: A Farmer. Wants all evil out of the town. Has a large family (children and pigs) to take care of.

Minister Arthur Dimmesdale: Romantic. An intellectual. Respected and admired by the town. His sickness defies easy diagnosis.

Doctor Roger Chillingworth: Troubled. Powerful. Has cold hands.

Governor Bellingham: Wants peace in his town. Cares about appearances. Protective of his sister. This actor also pays Judge Endicott, a harsh man.

Henry Wilson: Farmer. Cares about the town and his wife. Works hard everyday.

The Town: Created by all actors with the exception of Hester and Pearl. This is the voice of the community. Often a voice of judgment. It is louder and larger than the group visible onstage. The voice echoes.

ABOUT THE AUDITION PROCESS:
To schedule an audition, follow these FOUR steps:

1. Click "JOIN" on your desired date and time.
2. Enter your FIRST and LAST name.
3. Enter your e-mail address.
4. Click "JOIN".

Once completed, you should receive a confirmation e-mail with a link and instructions on how to cancel your slot if necessary. Please save this e-mail in case you need to cancel or switch time slots. If you are unable to make the audition, please cancel as soon as possible to free up the slot for someone else.

You will also receive a document via e-mail to PRINT, COMPLETE, and BRING WITH YOU TO THE AUDITION.

Auditions will be held at GSU's Center for Performing Arts.

You'll be seen individually during your audition time; please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time of your audition slot to ensure that we can begin on time and stay on track.

For this first audition, please memorize and prepare two contrasting monologues that you love to perform. These monologues can be classical or contemporary, the most important things about them are that they are pieces you're excited to share and that they give a sense of the range of characters you're able to play. You will have two minutes to perform BOTH pieces.

Callbacks are scheduled for Thursday, September 7th from 7pm to 10pm and will consist of scenes from the script and some group movement work. If you are unavailable for the callback, please be sure to note that on your audition form - this will in no way be counted against you.

If all audition slots are full, or if you are unavailable for any of these times, please email this production's director Jess Hutchinson at jessica.r.hutchinson@gmail.com. You can also get in touch with her with any questions you have about the show or audition process.