Drama by Bernard Pomerance
Directed by Amy Rickett
AUDITIONS: Sun/Mon, Dec. 16-17, 7 pm
Production Dates: March 14 – 24, 2019
7 Players; 5/M & 2/F (multiple roles)
The director is looking for a diverse cast. All ages and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Female and male characters (Except Merrick and Treves) will be double cast. Everyone must have a British accent.
Frederick Treves: a surgeon and teacher
Garr Gomm: administrator of the London Hospital
Ross: Manager of the Elephant Man
John Merrick: The Elephant Man. Actor cannot have any history of back trouble. This role requires sustaining a physical posture that may not be natural. Actors are advised to consult a physician about the problems of sustaining any unnatural or twisted position.
Pinheads: 2 women freaks with pointed heads
Belgian Policemen
London Policeman
Man at a fairground in Brussels
Conductor of Ostend-London boat train
Bishop Walsham How
Porter at the London Hospital
Snork, also a porter
Mrs. Kendal, Duchess, Countess, Princess Alexandra, Lord John, and Nurse, Miss Sandwich
Cellist needed to play music that is part of the show
Come prepared to read from the script.
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