The Crucible
by Sam Bass Theatre Association
Jun. 25 - Jun. 26 (2016)
The Crucible is a 1953 play by American playwright Arthur Miller. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during 1692-93. The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie—and it is here that the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. The farmer, instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others.
Winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play. This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.
"A powerful drama." —NY Times. "Strongly written." —NY Daily News.
Auditions for The Crucible by Arthur Miller, directed by Olin Meadows
Saturday June 25, 2016 10:00 am-3:00 pm– Round Rock Area Serving Center (see below)
Sunday June 26, 2016 12:00 pm-6:00 pm – Sam Bass Community Theatre
Callbacks Monday June 27, 2016 7:00-9:00 pm– Round Rock Area Serving Center
PERFORMANCES: OCTOBER 27-31 2016 – SAM BASS THEATRE
To schedule an audition contact Olin Meadows at
Email: olin.meadows [AT]gmail.com
Phone: 512-815-8552
Special Notes!!
• THERE WILL BE NO WALK UP AUDITIONS ALLOWED! AUDITIONERS MUST MAKE APPOINTMENT
• It is imperative that you have read The Crucible in preparation for this audition. The play is realistic but requires size and ability to deal with heightened language
SATURDAY'S AUDTIONS AND CALLBACKS WILL TAKE PLACE AT
THE ROUND ROCK AREA SERVING CENTER
1099 E Main St,
Round Rock, TX 78664
SUNDAY'S AUDTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT
SAM BASS COMMUNITY THEATRE
600 N. LEE ST.
Round Rock, TX 78681
Character Breakdowns:
John Proctor (Lead): Male, 30-45
Abigail Williams (Lead): Female, 18-22
Rev. John Hale (Supporting): Male, 26-36
Elizabeth Proctor (Lead): Female, 30-45
Rev. Parris (Lead): Male, 40-64
Rebecca Nurse (Supporting): Female, 55-75
Francis Nurse (Supporting): Male, 55-75
Judge Danforth (Supporting): Male, 55-75
Giles Corey (Supporting): Male, 55-75
Thomas Putnam (Supporting): Male, 40-62
Ann Putnam (Supporting): Female, 35-45
Ruth Putnam (Supporting): Female, 12-18
Tituba (Supporting): Female, needs to be an actress of color 30-55
Mary Warren (Supporting): Female, 14-25
Betty Parris (Supporting): Female, 10-14
Martha Corey (Supporting): Female, 35-55
Ezekiel Cheever (Supporting): Male, 25-45
Judge Hathorn (Supporting): Male, 50-75
Herrick (Supporting): Male, 30-60
Mercy Lewis (Supporting): Female, 18-25
Audition Requirements: Auditions will be from monologues chosen from The Script the sides are available online at sambasstheatre.org It is imperative that you have read The Crucible in preparation for this audition. The play is realistic but requires size and ability to deal with heightened language
1. Make sure to READ THE PLAY!!!!! I also suggest watch the movie starring Wynona Ryder. Do NOT watch the movie instead of reading the play! It is very important you read the play. A copy of the play can be found at http://www.scribd.com/doc/21067412/TheCrucible-Text
2. Choose 2 dramatic monologues from those on the website(www.sambasstheatre.org) to MEMORIZE and present at auditions. They should be from different characters. Males should choose from the male monologues and females from the female list. Make sure you understand what happens before and after your monologue occurs. It is important that it is clear to us that you understand what you are saying and what the underlying emotion is.
3. Be prepared to answer questions about the play. Again it is very important you have read it.
4. You must have any and all unavoidable conflicts listed on your audition sheet.
Performance Dates: October 27-31 2016, Thursday through Monday Performances at 8:00pm
Rehearsal Schedule:
Required meeting/Read Through June 30th 7:00pm. Most rehearsals are flexible with schedule. Mandatory Dates are June 30, October 17-October 26 2016. with some additional rehearsals see Rehearsal Calendar Online at sambasstheatre.org please include a complete list of conflicts at Auditions. 1.
Please be aware that the following rehearsals must be attended by ALL CAST MEMBERS!! If you cannot ensure this, you will not be cast for the show. Check calendars now, and make sure you have listed every conflict even if you don’t think it will happen.
• October 10th—13th 7:00 pm—9:00 pm
• October 15th 11:00 am-5:00 pm
• October 17th—20th 7:00 pm—9:00 pm
• October 22th &23rd 1:30 pm—7:00 pm
• October 24th—26th 6:30 pm—10:00 pm
• November 1 - strike 6 pm till done
