Séance
by Mercurial Theatre

Jul. 08 - Jul. 09 (2016)

On the cusp of night, in a dimly lit parlor, a wake is taking place. Haunting music echoes throughout the room as through her tears a surviving sister laments the loss of dear sister, Sarah. After all have spoken, a lone stranger stands and cuts the solemn silence: "Would you like to speak to Sarah?"

Written and directed by Mercurial Theatre co-founder Justin M. West, Séance will present not just a play, but an immersive theatrical experience designed to quicken heartbeats and terrify the audience, who will be an active part of the show.

 

 

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CHARACTERS

Lisa (Female, 20s-30s) - Sarcastic and curt, but well-meaning; eldest living sister of the family.

Russell (Male, 20s-30s) - Brother, joker, "rock" for the family in their difficult time

Chrissy (Female, 20s-30s) - Estranged sister to Lisa and Russell; free-spirited and new-age

Abbott (Male, 30s-40s) - Uninvited guest; gentile but deceptive

All parts are available. Cast members will each receive a small stipend.

 

 PERFORMANCES & REHEARSALS

Séance will run Fri-Sun, Oct 14-31, two shows nightly, with the final performance on Halloween Night.

Rehearsals are scheduled for 7-9pm Mon-Tues, beginning July 18. Extra rehearsals may be added as the premiere date looms near.

 

HOW TO AUDITION

Auditions will take place at 7 pm on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9 at Space Recording and Rehearsal (7915 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745). Interested actors should email a resume and headshot to info@mercurialtheatre.com with the desired audition day (actors are welcome to attend both). If there are any scheduling conflicts or other rehearsal/performance availability concerns, please include those as well.

Actors will be given sides for all characters in advance, though memorization is not at all required. Roles are gender neutral, so be prepared to read for any role.