Medea
by Classic Theatre of San Antonio
Sep. 13 - Sep. 14 (2015)
Auditions for MEDEA by Euripides - Production Dates: November 6-29, 2015
Euripides’ classic Greek tragedy is based on the myth of Jason and Medea, and particularly Medea’s revenge against Jason for betraying her with another woman. Medea is often considered Euripides’ best and most popular work and one of the great plays of the Western canon.
Auditions will be held at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, 1924 Fredericksburg Road, 78201 on: 09/13/2015 and 09/14/15 from 7-10pm with Callbacks on: 09/21/2015 from 7-10 pm.
Audition requirements: Prepare one dramatic monologue and 16 measures of a ballad. Callbacks will be cold readings of scenes and a dance call for all females in the show. The chorus will need to act, sing, and dance. All music will be sung a capella.
Please call Florence for an audition appointment: (210) 589-8450.
All parts being considered:
Nurse: A young woman, 18 – 25. Medea's confidant, and the narrator of the story.
Medea's Children: Two boys, 6-11 years old. Thin, playful, innocent, genuine.
Medea: Queen of Colchis, 35-50. A powerful, magical, cunning, classically beautiful woman who has just passed her prime, capable of covering a Hamlet-esque range of emotion and psychology. She is not the aggressor, rather she is the victim who has been cornered into a terrible situation and must fight her way out.
Jason: A devilishly handsome, charismatic 30-40 year old who can make any powerful woman swoon. He's a conqueror of land, riches, and hearts. Once he has vanquished, he moves on. He has a sense of invincibility with an expertise in diplomacy. A womanizer, as well as a leader of men.
Aegeus-King of Athens: A friendly man who is especially fond of Medea. He and his wife are best friends with Jason & Medea. He is willing to sacrifice for his friends as long as it doesn't compromise the safety of his people.
Chorus 1-4: Four women who characterize the voices in Medea's head. They battle out scenarios with Medea and support her decisions. Must be able to dance and sing.
Total cast: 12 people
Actors and technicians will receive a stipend.
