Upcoming Auditions
Tape by Jose Rivera
Director Rudie
Person: friendly/ chummy in order to handle their ordeals
Attendant: trained by the books
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The Grand Design by Susan Miller
Director El Lepp
1 female presenting actor, aged 55-65. Maternal but melancholy. A wanderer.
1 male presenting actor, aged 25-35. Melancholy, too. Stagnant. Asks questions without answers.
2-3 actors of any age, and gender identity. These actors should be able to move their bodies–they are the universe, the earth, the audience.
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Hills Like White Elephants by C. K. Brestman
Director Kristen Mcmillion
Girl: young, female-presenting, 18-21 years old, any race/ethnicity, all abilities.
Man: male identifying, 22-35 years old (noticeable older than “girl”), any race/ethnicity, all abilities, ability to speak or learn Spanish.
Woman: gender non-specific (with the ability to identify with the female experience), nosy waiter, 18 years old or older, any race/ethnicity, must have full range of motion, ability to speak or learn Spanish
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Made for a Woman by Allan Ball
Director Kayla Davis
Trent: male representing, early 20’s, the epitome toxic masculinity
Carly: female representing, early 20’s, friendly and bubbly
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Misreadings by Neena Baber
Director Sarah Ward
Ruth: female representing, late 40s – early 50s, college professor, traditionally well-educated, stuck in her ways and jaded. Wishes to inspire yet prideful and unwilling to change.
Simonne: college student of any gender, street smart, apathetic, brazen, and arrogant. Wants to learn but feels disconnected from and bored by academia.
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The Philadelphia by David Ives
Director Alexander Whitler
2 male presenting actors
1 female presenting actor
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Her Vow by Zetta Elliott
Director A. Copenhaver
Linda: female representing, age 27-36, energetic and dynamic
Jerome: male representing, age 30-39, ill-tempered, discouraged, anxious
Stay Tuned for Spring 2024 Auditions!
Shepherd University Department of Contemporary Art & Theater auditions are open to Shepherd University students, faculty, and staff, and community members.
Prospective Students: To secure an audition or portfolio review time, please email director kb saine at ksaine@shepherd.edu. Please include your headshot & resume or link to your portfolio, if possible, and use the subject line “scholarship appointment” in your email.