Auditions!!
'scapino' by moliere
(reimagined and directed by corrie gant)
Synopsis for "scapino" from the director:
The play is “Scapino," written by my close personal friend, Moliere. We will be approaching the play from a commedia dell’arte direction, which means lots of physical action, music, and nonsense. To this end, I have reorganized the scenes and updated the language a little. I should probably mention that the play has no significant or redeeming social value. I chose this play because it seemed like it would be really fun to perform and to watch. And now that I think about it, that’s pretty significant and redeeming.
Casting will consist of 10-12 actors and will be fluid of age and gender.
The characters are:
Signor Argento, father of Octavio
Sylvio, servant of Signor Argento
Signor Geronto, father of Leandro
Scapino, servant of Signor Geronto
Hyacinthe, in love with Octavio
Nerina, her maid
Zerbinette, in love with Leandro
Carle, a local henchman, with some assistants
The two fathers have decided that Argento’s son should marry Geronto’s daughter. Sounds easy enough, but the vagaries of love, unknown identities, and a scheming Scapino makes for a twisting road to a happy ending!
The actors also inhabit another story, that of a theatre troupe bringing their play to a space near you. Interaction with the audience and unexpected songs and dances will occur.
The set is a single backdrop, with props carried on and off by the actors. Casting will be fluid of age and gender. A willingness to work hard is essential!
As always, a play involves much more than just the people on the stage. We are also looking for volunteers to make costumes, paint that backdrop, help with lights and sound, put up posters, sell the tickets, run the concession stand, build props, be the stage manager, and stage hands.
Try-outs are Thursday, August 24 and Friday, August 25, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 26, at 2 p.m. on the Sprague Theater stage. Bring any an all your talents and skills! Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Performance dates are Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4, at the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse building (Dinner Theater) , and November Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11, with a matinee on Sunday, November 12, at the Sprague Theater.
Since 1976, the Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org, or visit us at Facebook.com/bandonplay.
Casting will consist of 10-12 actors and will be fluid of age and gender.
The characters are:
Signor Argento, father of Octavio
Sylvio, servant of Signor Argento
Signor Geronto, father of Leandro
Scapino, servant of Signor Geronto
Hyacinthe, in love with Octavio
Nerina, her maid
Zerbinette, in love with Leandro
Carle, a local henchman, with some assistants
The two fathers have decided that Argento’s son should marry Geronto’s daughter. Sounds easy enough, but the vagaries of love, unknown identities, and a scheming Scapino makes for a twisting road to a happy ending!
The actors also inhabit another story, that of a theatre troupe bringing their play to a space near you. Interaction with the audience and unexpected songs and dances will occur.
The set is a single backdrop, with props carried on and off by the actors. Casting will be fluid of age and gender. A willingness to work hard is essential!
As always, a play involves much more than just the people on the stage. We are also looking for volunteers to make costumes, paint that backdrop, help with lights and sound, put up posters, sell the tickets, run the concession stand, build props, be the stage manager, and stage hands.
Try-outs are Thursday, August 24 and Friday, August 25, at 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 26, at 2 p.m. on the Sprague Theater stage. Bring any an all your talents and skills! Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Performance dates are Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4, at the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse building (Dinner Theater) , and November Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11, with a matinee on Sunday, November 12, at the Sprague Theater.
Since 1976, the Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. Learn more at BandonPlayhouse.org, or visit us at Facebook.com/bandonplay.
Bandon Burns!
Made in collaboration with the Bandon Historical Society Museum, Bandon Burns! details the
horrific day and night in 1936 when fire destroyed our town. Playhouse members read from the
actual narratives of survivors of that horrific event, punctuated with photos from the disaster.
You'll find the video on our Bandon Playhouse YouTube channel.
More videos will be coming - join us and be a part of these exciting projects!
Made in collaboration with the Bandon Historical Society Museum, Bandon Burns! details the
horrific day and night in 1936 when fire destroyed our town. Playhouse members read from the
actual narratives of survivors of that horrific event, punctuated with photos from the disaster.
You'll find the video on our Bandon Playhouse YouTube channel.
More videos will be coming - join us and be a part of these exciting projects!
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The Bandon Playhouse is pursuing several exciting projects, from videos to staged performances.
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Board Members
Amy Moss Strong, Corrie Gant, Sarah d'Avignon, Jen Marcotte, Merri Seegrist, Stephanie Jones
We appreciate your continued support!
The Bandon Playhouse is pursuing several exciting projects, from videos to staged performances.
Join our mailing list to receive updates!
Contact us at thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com to be added to our list.
Board Members
Amy Moss Strong, Corrie Gant, Sarah d'Avignon, Jen Marcotte, Merri Seegrist, Stephanie Jones
We appreciate your continued support!
