Bonhoeffer's Cost
by Agape Theatre
Jun. 13 (2015)
Agape Actors Co-Op is thrilled to announce audition dates for the upcoming Texas Premiere production of BONHOEFFER’S COST, a historical drama by Mary Ruth Clarke with Tim Gregory.
BONHOEFFER’S COST tells the exciting and moving true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. As a Lutheran pastor and theologian in Germany at the time of World War II, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was extremely vocal in his resistance to the Nazi dictatorship, including the Nazi persecution of the Jews. Out of his resistance to the Nazi regime and their infiltration of the German Protestant Church, Bonhoeffer founded the underground Confessing Church. He was also a member of the Abwehr, a German military intelligence organization at the center of the anti-Hitler resistance. In addition to his political resistance, Bonhoeffer is known for writing countless books and essays on theology and Christianity, especially The Cost of Discipleship.
BONHOEFFER’S COST finds Dietrich Bonhoeffer imprisoned in Berlin’s Tegel prison. As the war rages around him, Bonhoeffer deliberates the cost attached to acting from one’s convictions. In a blind race between the forces of good and evil, will Dietrich make it out alive?
Written by Mary Ruth Clarke with Tim Gregory, BONHOEFFER’S COST had its World Premiere at the Provision Theater Company in Chicago in October, 2011 and was recently produced by the Beacon Theatre in Philadelphia. Agape Actors Co-Op’s production marks the play’s Texas Premiere.
Agape Actors Co-Op announces auditions for the Texas Premiere production of Bonhoeffer’s Cost, written by Mary Ruth Clarke with Tim Gregory. Directed by Jeff Davis.
AUDITION DATE: Saturday, June 13th, 2015 10:00 am – noon
AUDITION LOCATION: The Black Box Theatre at East View High School, 4490 E. University Ave, Georgetown TX, 78626
PERFORMANCE DATES: October 1st – 11th, 2015
Thurs – Sat at 7:30pm. Sundays at 2:30pm
PERFORMANCE LOCATION: The Black Box Theatre at East View High School, 4490 E. University Ave, Georgetown TX, 78626
WEB: www.agapeactors.com
CONTACT: Jeff Davis at jeff.davis@agapeactors.com or 949-294-1172
The role of Dietrich Bonhoeffer has been pre-cast, but we are still looking for talented actors and actresses to fill the three remaining roles…
Character Breakdowns: (ages are just suggestions)
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Klaus Klopstock (Supporting Lead) – Male, any age. A prison guard and corporal in the German Army. Klopstock and Bonhoeffer develop a unique friendship over the course of the play.
Judge Advocate Rott (Supporting Lead) – Male, any age. Prosecutor for the German Military War Court. A Nazi and thee antagonist of the play, Rott has no redeeming qualities.
Hans Dohnanyi (Supporting) – Male, 40. Dietrich’s brother-in-law, a lawyer in the Abwehr, the counter-intelligence (spy) agency of which Bonhoeffer is also a member.
Klaus Bonhoeffer (Supporting) – Male, 40. Dietrich’s brother. A lawyer. Also plays the role of Maetz, a condemned prisoner.
Maria Von Wedemeyer (Supporting) – Female, 18. Dietrich’s fiancee, an aristocrat. She’s smart, resourceful, and easily Bonhoeffer’s equal, despite their age difference.
Charlotte Friedenthal (Cameo) – Female, 18. A pregnant Jewess in hiding.
Audition Requirements: No appointment needed, but please contact Jeff Davis at jeff.davis@agapeactors.com or 949-294-1172 to inform us that you plan on auditioning so we know how many actors to expect at the audition. Actors will be seen in the order in which they arrive. Please bring a headshot and resume and come prepared to perform a cold reading from the script (no memorization required). Please also allow for an extra 10-15 minutes to fill out an Audition Form with your contact information.
Performance Dates: October 1st – 11th (Thurs – Sat at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm)
Rehearsal Schedule: Rehearsals are 7pm – 9:30pm, Monday thru Wednesday, with occasional additional Thursday evening and Saturday morning rehearsals. Rehearsals start Monday, August 3rd, 2015.
Though occasional missed rehearsals are acceptable given advance notice, the following dates are mandatory…
Saturday, 9/26 (11a – 5p) – Technical Rehearsal
Monday 9/28 – Saturday 10/3 (6:30p – 9:30p every evening) – Dress Rehearsals and Performances
Sunday 10/4 (1:30p – 4:30p) – Performance
Thursday 10/8 – Saturday 10/10 (6:30p – 9:30p) – Performances
Sunday 10/11 (1:30p – 9:00p) – Performance/Strike/Cast Party
