SSCC Theatre to hold auditions for 'The Laramie Project'
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SSCC Theatre is pleased to announce upcoming auditions for the winter production of Moisés Kaufman’s “The Laramie Project.”
Auditions, open to community members and students, will be held 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.
“The Laramie Project” explores the aftermath of the 1998 brutal murder of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wy. Matthew was a 21-year-old gay student at the University of Wyoming and his murder prompted examination and legislation regarding hate crimes. Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project conducted more than 200 interviews to create this compelling piece of theatre that explores “the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.”
Those interested in auditioning should prepare and memorize two contrasting monologues. The contrast should be in character, as the actors in “The Laramie Project” portray many different roles.
The content of this play is dramatic in nature, but that does not mean that all the characters are without a sense of humor -- one of your pieces could be comedic. Try not to present a period piece, as this is a modern play (1998). You can use monologues from “The Laramie Project” if you choose. If you have a resume or headshot, please bring it.
“The Laramie Project” is directed by Rainee Angles and will be performed March 2-4, 2012. For more information about “The Laramie Project,” please visit www.sscctheatre.com.[[In-content Ad]]