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Theatre Auditions for "Birthday Candles"

January 06 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Harbach Theatre

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Auditions for the mainstage production of BIRTHDAY CANDLES (a play by Noah Haidle).

6:30pm in Harbach Theatre

THEATRE AUDITIONS: BIRTHDAY CANDLES by Noah Haidle

Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her significance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 50th. Her 70th, and so on. Weaving together themes of family, friendship, growth and mortality, this poignant new play by Noah Haidle follows the highlights and heartbreaks of the Ashworth family through five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century.

When/Where: 
TUESDAY, January 6 @ 6:30 p.m.
Harbach Theatre, CFA

Preparation:
No previous acting experience is necessary. You do not have to be a theatre major to audition. All are welcome. Auditions will consist of the following:
• If you are a theatre major = you should present a 2-minute monologue, preferably from a contemporary play.
• Non-majors may choose to either = (1) present a monologue, or (2) perform a cold reading (made available to you at the time of the audition)

Roles: 
ERNESTINE
KENNETH
MATT / WILLIAM
MADELINE / ALICE / ERNIE
BILLY / JOHN
JOAN / ALEX / BETH

Rehearsals:
Actors should be available to rehearse most weeknights from 7:00-10:00 p.m. and all day on the Saturday and Sunday of tech weekend (Feb. 21 & 22). Performances will occur in Harbach Theatre on February 26, 27, 28.

Script:
To read the play in advance of auditions, a read-only link to the text may be obtained by emailing the director (see below).

Content Notice:
Please be advised that this play includes discussions of mental illness, infidelity, mortality, and grief. It contains scenes depicting physical affection, dementia, and the struggle with destiny. The play also contains moments of strong language.

Academic Credit:
Students cast in this production may receive academic credit. Enrollment in Theatre Participation (THTR 271 or 371) for 0.5 or 1.0 credit is optional. Contact the director after casting if interested in this option.

Questions:
If you need further information or have questions about this audition, please
contact the director: Professor Jeff Grace at jgrace@knox.edu