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Dracula
Audition Dates:
Thursday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 23 at 6:00 p.m.
at the Zwermann Arts Center Theater
Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is finally laid to rest in a striking and novel manner.
Performances: October 31-November 3.
How to Audition:
Below are instructions, materials, and tips for auditioning for LTC Theater Productions.
There will be a QR code for an electronic audition form which you are welcome to fill out prior to the audition if you'd like. A link to the form will be available on August 19. Once you’ve filled out that form you will wait for someone to call your name to enter the theatre. Once you enter the theatre you will introduce yourself and chat for a moment with the director.
Auditioners should prepare a 30-45-second monologue of their choice. The monologue should be similar to the character they are auditioning for, but not from the script. For example, if auditioning for the role of Dracula, a monologue as The Cat in the Hat from Seussical would not be the strongest choice as those characters are completely different. The monologue can be from theatre or film, but should not be sung as Dracula is not a musical.
Additionally, you should familiarize yourself with the sides for each role. The first time you are reading the scene out loud should not be in the audition. You want to make sure you are comfortable with the material. The director may stop you and ask you to read differently or give you a note during your audition—this does not mean you’ve done anything wrong! Just go with the flow and do your best. You may be asked to read a side for more than one character—again, this does not mean you’ve done anything wrong.
Auditioning can be scary, but it should also be fun! Don’t be afraid to make choices, and really try something.
Monologue:
You will get to choose what you bring. It should give a good idea of your skills and should be similar to the character for which you are auditioning. If you need help or have questions about the monologue, please email Taylor Dahlberg.
- The monologue can be from film or theatre.
- It should be no longer than 45 seconds.
- It should be only one character speaking.
Dracula- A tall, mysterious man. Polished and distinguished. Continental in appearance and manner.
Maid- An attractive young girl. Tired of all the nonsense going on.
Harker- A young man of about twenty-five; handsome in appearance, a typical Englishman of the Public School class, but in manner direct, explosive, incisive, and excitable.
Dr. Seward- an alienist of about fifty-five; intelligent, but a typical specialist who lives in a world of text books and patients, not a man of action or force of character.
Abraham Van Helsing- A man in his early fifties. Nervous, alert manner; an air of resolution; clearly a man of resourceful action. Incisive speech, always to the point’ raps his words out sharply and quickly.
Renfield- Repulsive youth; face distorted, shifty eyes. Patient of Dr. Seward and can often be heard laughing mechanically.
Attendant- Dressed in uniform, around the same age as Maid. Cockney accent.
Lucy- A beautiful girl of about twenty; unnaturally pale. She walks with difficulty; round her throat is wound a scarf. Fiancée of Harker, and daughter of Dr. Seward. She has come down with a mysterious affliction.
**Dialects are welcome but not required.
| Dracula | 52.98 KiB | |
| Lucy | 81.31 KiB | |
| Maid and Attendant | 71.82 KiB | |
| Renfield | 77.46 KiB | |
| Seward and Harker | 73.15 KiB | |
| Van Helsing | 75.33 KiB |
Auditioning for a LTC production can be a nerve-racking and scary experience. Here are a few tips to help with that process.
What to expect when you arrive:
There will be a QR code for an electronic audition form which you are welcome to fill out prior to the audition if you'd like. Once you enter the theatre you will introduce yourself and chat for a moment with the director, and then you will do your reading of a short monologue of your choosing followed by your side. You will be reading your side with the stage manager. At any point during the night, the director may give you a note asking you to change the way you did something. That does not mean you are doing it wrong. The most important part of the audition is to have fun, make choices, and show us a character!
Audition tips:
No matter where you are or how often you’ve done it, auditioning can be scary! Below are some tips to help you with your audition.
- Be prepared. You have access to the audition materials beforehand, so make sure you go over them. The audition should not be the first time you are reading your sides. Have a friend, roommate, family member, coworker or anyone else practice with you before your audition so you've practiced reading with other people.
- Do your research. If you can, read the play beforehand. If you can’t, look up a synopsis, and learn about the character you are auditioning for so you can make informed decisions about how this character might behave.
- An audition is more than just a reading. You should be acting. Make choices. Try to embody the character in some way.
- Dress nicely, but comfortably and try to make a good first impression. Be polite and respectful to the other auditioners and the people running the auditions.
- Be prepared for all outcomes. There are multiple people auditioning for each role, and only one person will get it. If you cannot handle the disappointment of not getting cast in a role, then theatre may not be for you.
First rehearsal: September 3 at 6:00 p.m.
All cast members should attend the first rehearsal. Each member of the cast will receive a rehearsal schedule at the first rehearsal. Rehearsals will be Mondays through Thursdays from 6:00-8:30 p.m. with Fridays being an optional work day. You may or may not be required to attend rehearsal every day each week.
We understand that cast members have families, jobs, school, and are also involved in other activities, so we try to be flexible. If you must miss a rehearsal for something important, we ask that you communicate that to the stage manager and director in advance. However, please be sure that you can attend most rehearsals so that the cast has time to work together.
Do I have to have experience on stage to audition?
No! We welcome anyone who is interested in participating, even if you have never done a show before.
What if I cannot make the audition dates?
Please contact Taylor Dahlberg to make alternative arrangements.
Do I have to live in Robinson to be in the show?
No! We love having people from different communities participate in our shows. We are always happy to see new faces.
Do I cold read at the audition?
Nope. Audition materials are posted in advance, and we expect you to come rehearsed and prepared with a character.
Do I have to be memorized at the audition?
Memorization is not required, but please come prepared and having rehearsed.
Where are auditions held?
Lincoln Trail College at the Zwermann Arts Center Theater
11220 State Highway 1
Robinson, IL 62454
