Gross Indecency - The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
by City Theatre Company
May. 26 - May. 31 (2021)
This celebrated and fascinating play tells the true story of famed – and unashamed - author Oscar Wilde, who in 1895 was accused of posing as a “sodomite” by the father of his young companion, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas. Wilde fought the scandalous and questionable charge, but the tables quickly turned, and he found himself defending his career, art, morality, and ultimately, his life. Playwright Moises Kaufman, author of The Laramie Project, weaves together news articles, biographies, and interviews to recreate the harsh reality of Victorian past, but also create new light and relevancy on the downfall of the 19th Century’s most famous playwright and novelist, and his unquestioning view on the acts of love and beauty.
Presented by The City Theatre Company at Trinity Street Playhouse.
Auditions for Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, Moises Kaufman’s celebrated stage play
When: May 26 – 31, 2021
Where: City Theatre is not holding in-person auditions just yet.Time: Please submit an audition by Monday, May 31st. Callbacks will happen if needed.
Show dates July 22 – August 1, with rehearsals beginning mid-June.
Needed: Please submit a 1 to 2 minute general video audition performance with material of your choice. If you are not able to send a video, we can set up a zoom or online audition. Please include general information in your request (Name, phone #, and contact email) and a headshot and resume. Sides will be sent to you for call back selections.
General information: The play is an ensemble production with all of the actors onstage the entire performance. The original play casts nine men. However, with City Theatre’s production, we encourage everyone to audition as non-traditional casting will be done.
Directed by Artistic Director Andy Berkovsky
Audition information will be on The City Theatre Company’s Facebook page.info@citytheatreaustin.org – email to submit your audition video.Email us with any questions or call 512-470-1100.Let us know your interest and we will connect back.citytheatreaustin.org
All COVID safety protocol and requirements will be followed with CDC recommendations, the city of Austin, The City Theatre Company, and Trinity Street Playhouse.
