Theatre Northwest, the performance company of the Indiana University Northwest Department of Performing Arts, has announced open auditions for the spring production of “Vanya,” an interpretation of Anton Checkov’s classic, by Sam Holcroft.

Open auditions are scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24. Additional open auditions and callbacks will be at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25. The auditions will take place at Theatre Northwest on Grant, located at 3660 Grant Street in Gary, just three blocks west of the IU Northwest campus and next to Arts on Grant.

Auditions are open to everyone. IU Northwest students regardless of their academic major are invited to audition as well as actors and actresses from the general community. No previous theatre experience is required.

All those auditioning are advised to wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes and be prepared to read cuttings from the script, available at www.iun.edu/theatre/auditions.

Four heavy-hitting emotional roles (two male, two female) are available, each a tremendous challenge. Every student hoping to develop their acting skills should be working hard to land a spot in this cast. All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities and backgrounds.

In addition to actors and actresses, Theatre Northwest is looking for backstage help. Those interested in stage management, costumes, properties, lighting, set construction and painting may contact Tim O’Donnell, technical director, at tiodonne@iun.edu.

Rehearsals begin Monday, Feb. 6 and take place Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Additional weekend rehearsal times will be added as opening night approaches. 

Performances of “Vanya” are scheduled for April 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 p.m., as well as Sunday, April 9 at 2:30 p.m.

For more information about open auditions, contact Mark Baer at mcbaer@iun.edu.