Theatre Northwest at the IU Northwest School of the Arts
OPEN AUDITIONS: Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
WHO SHOULD AUDITION:
ANYONE! Auditions for Theatre Northwest productions are open to IU Northwest students, regardless of academic major. In addition, auditions are open to Ivy Tech students and community performers from around Northwest Indiana.
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 4, 6pm
WHERE:
Mainstage Theatre
Indiana University Northwest
Arts and Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
3401 Broadway, Gary, IN
SCHEDULING YOUR AUDITION:
Please fill out this REGISTRATION FORM
PARKING:
Parking at IU Northwest is FREE on evenings and weekends. We recommend parking in the small lot at 35th and Broadway.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please wear comfortable clothes (soft clothing, athletic shoes) and be prepared to move, play games, and read from the script.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
You will be asked to provide a summary of your acting experience. If you have a resume available, that would be welcome. You will also be asked to provide details of your rehearsal availability.
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EVERYBODY by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Directed by Prof. Mark Baer
Six Performances:
Thursday, Feb 23 at 7:30 pm
Friday, February 24, Daytime TBA
Saturday, Feb 25, 3:00 pm
Wednesday, Mar 1, 3:00 pm
Thursday, Mar 2, 7:30 pm
Friday, Mar 3, Daytime TBA
Venue:
Theatre Northwest Mainstage
Rehearsals:
Generally scheduled M-Th, 6-9pm beginning Jan 9. However, rehearsals will be planned based on actor availability and non-standard times may be added to accommodate scheduling.
Synopsis:
This modern riff on the fifteenth-century morality play Everyman follows “Everybody” (chosen from amongst the cast by lottery at every performance) as they journey through life’s greatest mystery – the meaning of living.
Roles (9 performers):
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PANDEMIC PRECAUTIONS
Auditions, rehearsals and performances will follow guidelines provided by Indiana University to promote the safety of the performers and audience members. These guidelines are constantly evolving based on public health data.
CREW POSITIONS:
There are always opportunities to be involved backstage at Theatre Northwest. We are looking for those with interest and/or experience with stage management, costumes, properties, lighting, set construction and painting. Contact Tim O’Donnell, Technical Director, tiodonne@iun.edu.
CLASS CREDIT:
You can receive academic credit for your involvement with this show by registering for 1 or more credits of T168 THEATRE PRACTICUM. Contact Kathy Arfken, Assoc. Professor of Theatre, karfken@iun.edu
ALL OTHER QUESTIONS:
Contact Mark Baer, Assoc. Professor of Theatre, mcbaer@iun.edu
still more information:
About Theatre Northwest: https://www.iun.edu/performing-arts/
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