Auditions for The Orpheus Variations, developmental workshop

The Orpheus Variations, first developmental workshop

Directed by: Adam J. Thompson

Rehearses: Aug. 2 – Aug. 30, Thurs. eve, Fri. eve, Sun. afternoons

This is a 44 hour developmental workshop and will not immediately culminate in a performance.

Email: info@deconstructivetheatreproject.org

Website: www.deconstructivetheatreproject.org

Description: After traveling to the Underworld to retrieve his dead wife, the musician Orpheus is granted permission by the Lord of the Dead, to return her to the land of the living. He offers the single condition that Orpheus not gaze upon Eurydice before reaching the world above. In doubt, in haste, or by tragic accident, Orpheus defies this decree, thus banishing his beloved to the land of the dead – and himself to an inescapable loneliness - forever.

The Orpheus Variations will explore moments of loss and the ways in which elements of theatre communicate with one another through a deconstruction and reconstruction of this classical myth.

Seeking: Multi-skilled performers who will collaborate to create character and shape the narrative of the project. Actors who are also singers, composers, instrumentalists, modern dancers/choreographers, aerialists, writers, new media artists, DJs, designers, etc. are sought. The Deconstructive Theatre Project is a highly collaborative ensemble laboratory for new hyper-theatrical and hyper-visual theatre. Individuals cast will play a crucial role in creating the work under the guidance of the artistic director.

Open to all ethnicities. Non-Union. No pay for workshop, but opportunity to continue with development of the piece with future compensation.

When: Week of July 13, evenings, by appointment only.

Submit: Resume and headshot via email or mail to info@deconstructivetheatreproject.org or The Deconstructive Theatre Project, 1421 DeKalb Avenue, Unit 2L, Brooklyn, NY 11237.