Auditions
Audition process
If you would like to audition for a Peridot production, please contact the Director. All contact information is provided in the Audition Notice. The format of the audition, whether by individual appointment or in a group, is at the discretion of the Director. If you are successful, it is a requirement that you must be available for all rehearsals and for the performance season. If unsuccessful, you are most welcome to seek feedback from the Director. Chookas for your audition!
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Frankenstein
by Nick Dear
Directed by George Benca
Audition Dates
18th May Sun 10am-2pm,
19th May Monday 7-10pm.
Fleigner Hall, Oakleigh East.
Please email georgebenca@gmail.com for individual audition slots and audition piece details.
Synopsis
This is a retelling of the original story of Victor Frankenstein and his monster in which we see the plight of the obsessive scientist's sad creation, who becomes his alter ego and his nemesis. The script is based on the highly acclaimed 2011 National Theatre production adapted by Nick Dear.
Cast
The Creature (age range 30-50) – Significant mime and movement required for this character
Victor Frankenstein - a scientist (age range 30-50)
Gretel - a prostitute (age range 30-60)
Gustav - a beggar (age range 30-50)
Klaus - a beggar (age range 30-50)
De Lacey - a blind man (age range 50-70)
Felix - his son (age range 30-40)
Agatha - his daughter-in-law (age range 30-40)
The Female Creature (age range 25-35)
Elizabeth Lavenza - Victor’s fiancée (age range 25-35)
Clarice - Her maid (age range 30-60)
William Frankenstein - Victor’s brother (age range 10-15)
Monsieur Frankenstein - Victor’s father (age range 50-70)
Ewan - an Orkney islander (age range 30-50)
Rab - His nephew (age range 25-35)
A Constable (age range 30-50)
The following characters will be doubled up
Gretel/Clarice
Gustav/Ewan
Klaus/Rab
Elizabeth/Female Creature
