
Auditions
SPRING 2023 Productions
Antigone by Sophocles
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The Tempest by William Shakespeare
About
Antigone: At the climax of a bloody civil war that pit brother against brother, both are killed while struggling for control of the nation. With both men dead, their uncle takes control striving to steer the country back to civility. He bestows public honors upon the heroic brother and orders public disgrace for the traitorous brother's lifeless body. The story follows their sister, Antigone, as she goes against the commands of her uncle and attempts to bury the body of her brother, placing her brother above human laws. Antigone will be performed from Stage Two of the Harris Center.
The Tempest: “O Brave new world, that has such people in it!” Shakespeare’s The Tempest is a romantic tragi-comedy with a wide range of serious and comic characters. Prospero, a wizard of the island, has conjured a storm with the help of Ariel, a fairy, to crash a ship carrying corrupt royal passengers. Prospero plans to use his magic for revenge as he was exiled by these people in his former life. Unexpectedly, Prospero’s daughter Miranda, falls in love with Fernando, the prince who was aboard the ship. The whole story takes course in a single day as Prospero must contend with unexpected consequences of his need for power, control, and revenge. Come take part in a Fantastical production full of fairies, monsters, magic, romance, and revenge plots. The Tempest will be performed at Performed at David Girard Winery in Placerville.
casting
Antigone
Main cast List
Antigone - Hope Demers
Ismene - Riley Burke
Senator 1 - Emily Rose Raboy
Senator 2 - Fern Barlett
Senator 3 - Julianna Camille
Reporter 1 - Sienna Aloot
Reporter 2/Camera/Eurydice Messenger - Cuautli Quezada-Gardea
Reporter/Haemon Messenger - Carter Smart
Reporter/Camera - Tristan Hill
Citizen 1 - Kylie Brasseaux
Citizen 2 - Cassidy Kroeger
Citizen 3 - Meghan Kanotz
Citizen 4/ Singer - Isaiah Mendiola
Eteocles (camera only) - Caleb Purciel
Polynices (camera only) - Will Weissenberg
Creon - Paul Scott
Soldier - Catherine Gray
Guard/Soldier 1 - Jethro Medel
Guard/Soldier 2 - Angelica Pascual
Eurydice - Nina Collins
Haemon - Jackson Harville
Teiresias - Maggie Upton
Understudy List
Creon - Jackson Harville
Antigone - Catherine Gray
Ismene - Sienna Aloot
Haemon - Carter Smart
Soldier - Kylie Brasseaux
Teiresias - Cuautli Quezada-Gardea
Eurydice - Emily Rose Raboy
Eurydice & Haemon Messengers - Tristan Hill
The Tempest
TEMPEST Casting List
Prospero - Chloe Broznan
Miranda - Chenoa West
King Alonso - Coty Soltus
Sebastian - Isaak Butcher
Antonio - Evan Taylor
Ferdinand - Jack Guilbault
Gonzalo - Todd Lubitsch
Ariel - Lucinda Briggs
Caliban - Caleb Purciel
Trinculo - Gwen Robinson
Stephano - Will Weissenberg
Boatswain - Owen Rion
Spirit Puppet - Hayley Fitzpatrick
Spirit Puppet - Owen Rion
Spirit Puppet - Tristan Hill
Thank you to everyone who auditioned!
Rehearsal/Performance Dates
Antigone: Rehearsal Dates: February 6 through April 6, 2023. Rehearsals will be conducted in person on campus. Typically, rehearsals will be from 6:30pm - 10:00pm Monday through Thursday. Additional rehearsals might include weekdays, and/or weekend days/nights. Minor conflicts with these dates are permissible. Be prepared to provide your complete calendar of availability at the first audition. Technical/Dress Rehearsal Dates: April 7 -13. These rehearsals are not optional. Attendance is required.
Performance Dates: April 14-30, 2023. Performance calendar will include Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Subject to change. These dates are not optional. Attendance is required. School excusals are available for conflicts with classes.
The Tempest: Rehearsals February 3rd- May 11th, Mon-Thurs 6:30PM-9:30PM EDC Yoga Room, El Dorado Center College Fitness Building 6699 Campus Dr, Placerville, CA 95667.
Dress rehearsals May 9th-May 11th. Performance dates: May 11th-14th, 2023. Performed at David Girard Winery 741 Cold Springs RD, Placerville, CA, 95667.