Smith College Department of Theatre presents AUDITIONS for
ANTIGONE, PRESENTED BY THE GIRLS OF ST. CATHERINE’S
by Madhuri Shekar
directed by Tabitha Reid
In this fast-paced portrait of mid-90s teenage girlhood, the St. Catherine’s drama club is struggling to put up its first school play—Sophocles’ Antigone. Staging this tragedy at a strict, all girls’ Catholic school is challenging enough, but when an unforgivable betrayal rocks their tight-knit community, the girls are forced to grapple with questions of friendship, righteousness, and whether (or not) the show must go on.
Auditions
Sunday, November 8 and Monday, November 9, 7–9 p.m.
Acting Studio 1, Mendenhall CPA
Please let us know if you are interested but unable to make either date.
Callbacks will be on Wednesday, November 11.
Performances
February 24, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre
Casting Breakdown
7 actors: 6 f, 1 m. We are actively seeking actors of ALL identities.
- Greta – 15, a sophomore. Playing Ismene. Thoughtful, loyal, the conscience of the play.
- Marilyn – 16, a sophomore. Playing Antigone. Sweet, trusting.
- Susan – 18, a senior. Playing Creon, and acting as the unofficial stage manager. The Head Girl of St. Cat’s, President of the Drama Club, and a natural leader.
- Tamsin – 17, a junior. Playing Haemon. A transfer student with a mysterious past. Dry, jaded, tries not to care.
- Anna – 15, a sophomore . Playing Tiresias. Femme, fashionable, takes things very literally.
- Lily – 16, a sophomore. Playing the guard and messenger. A jock, an expert gossip, and Anna’s best friend.
- Jamie/Mr. Reed – Mid-40s. The new Drama teacher for St. Cat’s and director of the school play. Smart, charming, very good at what he does.
Audition Prep
No appointment necessary. Sides from the script will be available at the audition for cold reads. No preparation necessary, but reading the script prior to auditioning is encouraged. Perusal scripts available at Josten Library.
Contact/Questions
Production Manager, Nikki Beck, ncbeck@smith.edu