The Madwoman of Chaillot
by The Vortex
May. 18 - May. 31 (2016)
For the 25th anniversary of The VORTEX’s Summer Youth Theatre, we are presenting the 20th-century classic, The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux. First performed in 1945, this new translation by Professor Laurence Senelick provides pertinent insights for our times. Watch Countess Aurelia, the Madwoman, gather the populace of Paris (the 99%) to battle the corruption of politicians and prospectors intending to drill for the oil under Paris. The Madwoman of Chaillot fights for humanity against the seekers of wealth and power threatening to destroy the fabric of civilization. This new production presents a great work of contemporary literature in a new translation with a timely theme.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Dillon Yruegas is a director from the Austin area and holds both a BFA in Theatre and a BA in Spanish from Texas State University. Directing credits include Durang/Durang, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged and Tango Through the Revolution for Oh Dragon Theatre. He also assistant directed for The VORTEX’s Persephone and Salvador Dalí's Naked Feast.He currently serves on the Board of Directors as resident Dramaturg and Production Manager for Oh Dragon Theatre. Dillon strives to illuminate those whose stories throughout history go unnoticed or unseen and to give a voice to the next generation of artists from all walks of life.
[image by Karenna Boychuk, www.kaybdesign.com]
The VORTEX announces AUDITIONS for the 25th Anniversary Summer Youth Theatre in 2016
The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux
directed by Dillon Yruegas
The VORTEX seeks students ages 13-17 to participate in Summer Youth Theatre 2016 (SYT).
SYT encourages diversity; students of any ethnicity or heritage, students with disabilities or economic challenges, and students of all experience levels are welcome and will be considered for all roles. This year’s select company will participate in rigorous physical training. Students who are interested in movement, dance, physical theatre, and collaborative work are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior to the audition/interview, students must fill out a short application and prepare a memorized, one-minute monologue from a play. A parent or guardian is also required to attend the interview.
By application and appointment only—beginning May 18
a tThe VORTEX, 2307 Manor Road, Austin, TX 78722 Bus route. Free Parking.
APPLICATION: To download an application, please visit www.vortexrep.org.
To receive an application by mail or to set up audition/interview time, please contact Bonnie Cullum at vortex@vortexrep.org.
Summer Youth Theatre is funded and supported in part by VORTEX Repertory Company, a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
ABOUT THE VORTEX’S SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE: Now in its 25th year, The VORTEX’s award-winning tuition-free program rehearses and performs evenings and weekends June 5-July 30. Rehearsals culminate in a full production presented to the public over two weekends. SYT provides students with experience in all aspects of theatre including acting, movement, technical theatre, design, and publicity.
For more than two decades, SYT has provided high quality theatre to Austin audiences. This project teams adult professionals with students to create high-caliber theatrical productions of world-class literature. The Austin Chronicle named SYT “Best Theatre Program that Treats Kids like Grownups.” Nominated for dozens of local awards, SYT has been recognized with B. Iden Payne Awards for Outstanding Production of a Play for Children for The Commedia of Errors, Outstanding Direction of a Play for Children for The Commedia of Errors, The Physicists, Moby Dick, and The Frogs, Outstanding Acting for The Physicists and Moby Dick, and Outstanding Sound Design for Machinal. Every year, students work with adult artists who are among the most celebrated theatre professionals in Austin. Producing Artistic Director, Bonnie Cullum, who founded SYT in 1991, was inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame in 2009.
