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Welcome to the WLAC page for George A. Romero's NIGHT of the LIVING DEAD: LIVE auditions! If you have any questions that are not covered here, please call 903.872.5421 or email [email protected] - THANK YOU & SEE YOU AT AUDITIONS!
George A. Romero's
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE
written by CHRISTOPHER BOND, DALE BOYER, and TREVOR MARTIN
Created by CHRISTOPHER HARRISON and PHIL PATTISON
directed by JOHN F. KAISER III
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LIVE
written by CHRISTOPHER BOND, DALE BOYER, and TREVOR MARTIN
Created by CHRISTOPHER HARRISON and PHIL PATTISON
directed by JOHN F. KAISER III
Audition Date:
Sat, Sept 7th @ 2:30pm
Performance Dates will be October 23 - 26
Sat, Sept 7th @ 2:30pm
Performance Dates will be October 23 - 26
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Six strangers in a lonely farmhouse, surrounded by brain-eating zombies – what could go wrong? Night of the Living Dead™ Live is a fun and hilarious re-imagining of George A. Romero’s legendary classic. Set in 1968 and presented in all black and white, it literally feels like the film has been brought to life and placed onstage. The play lovingly examines the movie itself, the period in which it was made, and the film’s undying influence on the horror genre. Night of the Living Dead™, the film, was produced at a time of incredible social and political upheaval. The film was met with controversy for featuring an African American protagonist and realistic horror images; and yet, possibly the most controversial element to Night of The Living Dead™ was the ending… Everybody dies! Even the hero doesn’t survive. More than just a recreation of the story, the play celebrates the history and influence of the movie. AUDITION INFO
Auditions will consist of cold readings from selected sides from the script. |
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Actors will be playing multiple roles. Some of the listed other roles below may change who they are given to after auditions.
Actors will be playing multiple roles. Some of the listed other roles below may change who they are given to after auditions.
ACTOR 1
BEN – African American man in his late twenties. A “leading man” type. Heroic. Outspoken. Protective of Barbra.
VARIOUS
ACTOR 2
HARRY – Late thirties. Curmudgeonly, working-class man. Weaselly and antagonistic. Helen’s husband and Karen’s father.
VARIOUS
ACTOR 3
BARBRA – Early/mid-twenties, woman. Traditional and put-together at first, but as the events unfold, digresses into a child-like state.
KAREN – Nine-year-old daughter of Harry and Helen.
VARIOUS
ACTOR 4
TOM – Young man. Handsome. Bright-eyed. Judy’s boyfriend.
JOHNNY - Barbara's brother. A bit of a prankster.
ACTOR 5
HELEN – Late thirties. Dry, world-weary homemaker. Unamused wife of Harry. Mother of Karen.
JUDY – Young woman. Tom’s girlfriend. Girl next door.
ACTOR 6
CHIEF MCCLELLAND – Late thirties, small-town sheriff. Folksy and pragmatic.
VARIOUS
BEN – African American man in his late twenties. A “leading man” type. Heroic. Outspoken. Protective of Barbra.
VARIOUS
ACTOR 2
HARRY – Late thirties. Curmudgeonly, working-class man. Weaselly and antagonistic. Helen’s husband and Karen’s father.
VARIOUS
ACTOR 3
BARBRA – Early/mid-twenties, woman. Traditional and put-together at first, but as the events unfold, digresses into a child-like state.
KAREN – Nine-year-old daughter of Harry and Helen.
VARIOUS
ACTOR 4
TOM – Young man. Handsome. Bright-eyed. Judy’s boyfriend.
JOHNNY - Barbara's brother. A bit of a prankster.
ACTOR 5
HELEN – Late thirties. Dry, world-weary homemaker. Unamused wife of Harry. Mother of Karen.
JUDY – Young woman. Tom’s girlfriend. Girl next door.
ACTOR 6
CHIEF MCCLELLAND – Late thirties, small-town sheriff. Folksy and pragmatic.
VARIOUS
“Night of the Living Dead Live” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com
“Based on the original film Night of the Living Dead ™, written by George A
Romero and John Russo and produced by Russ Streiner.
First produced by Nictophobia Films in Toronto in 2013
Recorded sound effects and music by Jamie Lamb and Mike Trebilcock
‘Work Together’ written by Christopher Bond, Jamie Lamb and Trevor Martin
Track Arrangement by Jamie Lamb and Mike Trebilcock”
www.concordtheatricals.com
“Based on the original film Night of the Living Dead ™, written by George A
Romero and John Russo and produced by Russ Streiner.
First produced by Nictophobia Films in Toronto in 2013
Recorded sound effects and music by Jamie Lamb and Mike Trebilcock
‘Work Together’ written by Christopher Bond, Jamie Lamb and Trevor Martin
Track Arrangement by Jamie Lamb and Mike Trebilcock”
BEFORE THE AUDITION:
-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during one of the production dates. Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters. Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
AT THE AUDITION:
-- Be on time!
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remember on the spot. If you have done a lot of shows, only list those that are most recent, biggest roles, and/or from similar styles of shows.
-- Be courteous and professional. Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your audition lasts from the minute you walk in the auditorium until the moment you leave.
-- Most auditions consist of "cold readings" from the scripts. That means you will be asked to read some of the dialogue from the show, sometimes with other people sometimes by yourself. Don't worry if you stumble over words, we're looking for energy and character choices.
-- Relax; auditions do not have to be a painful process. Give it your best shot and HAVE FUN!
"It is the policy of the Warehouse Living Arts Center to cast regardless of race, color or disability. Casting of actors in roles is done on the basis of acting skill and ability demonstrated during the audition process, as well as on the actor’s appropriateness and suitability (physical, vocal, mental, emotional) for available roles. Being invited to an audition does not guarantee that a person will be cast. Occasionally, a cast may be expanded to accommodate a large turnout of talent. "
** Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to receive email notifications of future auditions!
-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during one of the production dates. Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters. Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
AT THE AUDITION:
-- Be on time!
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remember on the spot. If you have done a lot of shows, only list those that are most recent, biggest roles, and/or from similar styles of shows.
-- Be courteous and professional. Remember you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and your audition lasts from the minute you walk in the auditorium until the moment you leave.
-- Most auditions consist of "cold readings" from the scripts. That means you will be asked to read some of the dialogue from the show, sometimes with other people sometimes by yourself. Don't worry if you stumble over words, we're looking for energy and character choices.
-- Relax; auditions do not have to be a painful process. Give it your best shot and HAVE FUN!
"It is the policy of the Warehouse Living Arts Center to cast regardless of race, color or disability. Casting of actors in roles is done on the basis of acting skill and ability demonstrated during the audition process, as well as on the actor’s appropriateness and suitability (physical, vocal, mental, emotional) for available roles. Being invited to an audition does not guarantee that a person will be cast. Occasionally, a cast may be expanded to accommodate a large turnout of talent. "
** Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to receive email notifications of future auditions!
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