Medea
by Austin Shakespeare
Jan. 22 - Jan. 30 (2016)
Medea by Euripides is a 2500-year-old classic that still resonates today with its modern–day complexities of power, marriage, families and politics. Medea will plunge the audience into the midst of an intense domestic dispute that quickly accelerates to its horrifying climax of violence, revenge and mutual destruction. With emotionally honest acting and a starkly beautiful, poetic text, Medea will be an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Franchelle Stewart Dorn performs the title role.
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Austin Shakespeare is seeking a small boy of color age 8-10, who is experienced in theater to play one of Medea's sons at the Long Center.
Generally rehearsals are weekday nights and Sat afternoons and Sun 5-9 pm.
The boy must be especially available Feb. 9-Feb. 26 for technical rehearsals and performances 8 pm Thurs Fri Sat & 3 pm Sun from Feb. 25-March 6. contact auditions@austinshakespeare.org
There is a small stipend. Also still seeking a tall actor (6'+) to play the guard and serve as crew. This is a professional production with "points" toward Actors' Equity Association Union Membership.
