Auditions
2022-2023 AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Boise State Department of Theatre, Film & Creative Writing announces open auditions for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by John Heimbuch, directed by Darrin J. Pufall Purdy and Afflicted: Daughters of Salem, by Laurie Brooks, directed by Jaime Nebeker.
WHEN: August 24th & 25th from 5:30-9:30 pm
WHERE: Danny Peterson Theatre, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, Academic Entrance.
Auditions for both productions are open to the University and the greater Boise Community. Individuals are encouraged to audition for one or both productions using a single audition.
Additionally, the Department of Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing at Boise State University encourages people of all gender identities, races, and abilities to audition for every/any role.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Please sign up for an audition time here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F48ABAD23A1FA7-tfcw
Please prepare:
1. One monologue from a play of your choice, 1-2 minutes maximum.
2. 2 copies of a headshot and resume.
CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will be held Friday, August 26th. Stage management will notify individual callbacks via email. Please note that not receiving a call back does not mean you have not been cast. Details and sides of the scripts will be emailed to individuals before the callback.
Questions?
Please feel free to email darrinpufall@boisestate.edu
ABOUT THE PLAYS:
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
In the quaint village of Sleepy Hollow, stories of wonder and strangeness surround the legend of a mighty headless Hessian. When the humble schoolteacher Ichabod Crane vies for the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the townsfolk might protest, but it is ultimately the Horseman who will decide Ichabod’s fate. This dynamic ensemble-based retelling of the famous Washington Irving short story promises to be a spooktacular, crowd-pleasing theatrical event.
The cast is comprised of 10-12 individuals of any gender or identity to create the many colorful inhabitants of Sleepy Hollow. There will be some singing and dancing required for most characters.
SLEEPY HOLLOW REHEARSALS
Aug. 29 – Oct. 7th
Mon. – Fri. 6pm – 11pm
Sat. TDB
SLEEPY HOLLOW TECHNICAL REHEARSALS
Oct. 8th- 13th
SLEEPY HOLLOW PERFORMANCES
Oct. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27 & 28 @ 7:30 pm
Oct. 16, 29 & 30 @ 2:00 pm
Afflicted: Daughters of Salem
In 1691 Puritan New England, fear and superstition were rampant. Singing, dancing, and amusement of any kind were forbidden. The devil was everywhere. Five girls coming of age in Salem Village find an ally in enslaved Tituba. Deep in the woods the girls make a pact and build a sisterhood. Alliances are formed, promises made and broken, and power taken. Afflicted: Daughters of Salem tells the story of the Salem accusers and the events that led up to the infamous Salem witch trials. This origin story examines how these teenage girls became accusers and caused 20 people to be put to death for witching.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
ANN PUTNAM: accuser. 14-18, any race
MERCY LEWIS: accuser. 16-20, any race
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS: accuser. 16-20, any race
MARY WARREN: accuser. 15-19, any race
BETTY PARRIS: accuser. 10-14, any race
TITUBIA: a slave of the Parris household. Speaks with a strong Caribbean accent. 30-50, person of color
VOICE OF REVEREND PARRIS: always a voice over. 30-50, any race
DAUGHTERS OF SALEM REHEARSALS
Nov. 1– 18, Jan. 9-20
Mon. – Fri. 6pm – 11pm
Sat. TDB
DAUGHTERS OF SALEM TECHNICAL REHEARSALS
Jan. 21-26
DAUGHTERS OF SALEM PERFORMANCES
Jan. 27, 28, Feb. 2, 3, 4, 9 & 10 @ 7:30 pm
Jan. 29, Feb. 5 & 11 @ 2:00 pm