Auditions

20,000 Leagues Under the Seas

Adapted by David Kersnar and Althos Low.
From the books by Jules Verne.

About

The Falcon's Eye Theatre presents 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas.  Based on Jules Verne’s landmark works of science fiction, this adaptation reveals the true history of Professor Morgan Aronnax’s adventures as a prisoner of Captain Nemo, master of the submersible war machine, Nautilus.  The play chronicles the interwoven histories of Aronnax and Nemo—their clashes of will confronting monsters without and within—as they voyage beneath the world’s oceans to the unclaimed tundra of the South Pole. Join is for this action-packed nautical adventure!

CASTING NOTE: In keeping with Falcon’s Eye Theatre’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, roles will be filled using gender-diverse and culturally diverse casting. 

CASTING UPDATE

Thank you to everyone who auditioned. Casting is complicated and takes time. Your patience has been appreciated. Those of you who were not chosen, we are most grateful you shared your gifts with us. Although we wish we could, we are not able to cast everyone on every show. Please come to auditions for our spring musical Cabaret. Keep an eye on this space for info about those audition dates.

Here is the list of actors and the roles we have chosen for them to play in 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas.

Captain Smith: Jackson Harville
Gideon Spillet, reporter: Lucinda Briggs
Pencroff, navy sailor: Ken Corwin
Harbert, Pencroff's son/daughter: Cassidy Kroeger
Neb, army private: Tristan Hill
Nemo: Brennan Villados
Aronnax: Hope Demmers
Ned: Connor Dick
Nemo's 1st Mate: Catherine Gray
Hobson, Sec of navy: Tom Loeprich
Capt. Farragut: Jay Collins-Patrick
Drax, 1st Mate: Kiera Foster
Ens. Smith: Jon Sampson
Const. Weaver: Will Weissenberg
Boatswain: Josh Chavez
Bainbridge engineers: Connie Steinman and Rich Kirlin
Officer in NY w/Farragut (and on the Bainbridge): Sonny Alforque
Sailors on Bainbridge and Nautilus: Cedar Swagerty, Isaiah Mendiola, Meghan Kanotz,
Kiera Foster, Noela Muthani, Owen Rion
Divers and dead people: Jordan Tompkins, Meghan Kanotz, Owen Rion, and others as assigned

THE FIRST REHEARSAL IS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13th at 6:30pm in the Drama Lab (where you auditioned). At that time, you will be given scripts, and some registration paperwork to complete. Please also bring your calendars, so that we may make an accurate assessment of everyone's conflicts. We will also read the play and see the design presentations of the production team. See you then.

If you choose not to accept your casting, please respond to our stage management team as soon as possible so that we may re-cast your role.

Thank you everyone!
- David Harris, Director

Rehearsal/Performance Dates

September 11 through October 25, 2023, usually Sundays through Thursdays.  Rehearsal times might include weeknights and weekends.   Minor conflicts with these dates are permissible. Be prepared to provide your complete calendar of availability at the first audition. Tech/Dress Rehearsals are Thursday October 26 through Thursday November 2.  You must be available on these dates.  No conflicts allowed.

November 3- November 19, 2023. Performance calendar will include Friday mornings, weekend days and nights.