TARTUFFE
by moliere
directed by brodie mcpherson
AUDITIONS ANNOUNCED​
Are you ready for con men, penthouse apartments, and rad synths? It’s totally time for TARTUFFE auditions!
The Company Theatre is holding auditions for TARTUFFE by Molière
Directed by Brodie McPherson
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Audition/Callback Location: The Temple Building Theater, 50 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY
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Audition Dates:
Tuesday, April 8th, 6:00-9:00 pm (Auditions)
Wednesday, April 9th, 6:00-9:00 pm (Callbacks)
To Audition In-Person: Please sign up for an audition slot at this link: https://doodle.com/bp/brodiemcpherson/tartuffe-auditions
Please bring a headshot/resume and prepare one of the selected monologues from TARTUFFE. Your selection does not need to be memorized and extra copies will be available at auditions. Alternatively, any 1-2 minute comedic monologue is acceptable. Monologues for each character, as well as the current script, are available here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1blB4izP3FYVRZrqXt5NKfLVKaR1IUfki?usp=sharing
Callbacks will consist of scenes from TARTUFFE; a full copy is available at the link above. Please familiarize yourself with the translation. There will also be a brief dance call at callbacks. All called back are welcome to the dance call, but actors called back for Tartuffe, Elmire, Mariane, and Valere are requested to attend. Please contact Brodie McPherson at brodieqmcpherson@gmail.com if you are interested in being a part of the Dance Ensemble only.
If you can not make auditions or callbacks, we will be accepting online submissions through Monday, April 7th at 9pm.
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To Submit Online: Please prepare a monologue from TARTUFFE (available at link above), or any 1-2 minute comedic monologue. Film in landscape, chest up, and slate with your name, what piece you’re reading, and the role/roles you’re interested in. Send video along with headshot/resume to info@thecompanytheatreroc.org
Production Dates:
Rehearsals will begin no later than April 28th, 2024.
Tech Week will begin May 31st, 2025
Performing June 6th - June 15th, 2025 at the Temple Building Theater, 50 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY
***NO CONFLICTS DURING TECH WEEK OR PERFORMANCES, NO EXCEPTIONS***
TARTUFFE Synopsis:
Orgon, patriarch of a noble and rich family, has been completely taken in by Tartuffe, a falsely pious man. The whole house can see through the ruse as Tartuffe manipulates his mark, stealing all he can from the clueless man. Directed by Brodie McPherson, this French farce via late-80s Miami is sure to delight and dazzle this summer!
Character Breakdown
In our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Company Theatre encourages actors of any age, race, gender identity/expression, and ability to audition! Character genders have been noted where relevant, but are only suggestions and are flexible! See more detailed character descriptions in the Google Drive folder linked above.
Tartuffe - The Religious Con Man
Orgon - The Clueless Father
Elmire - The New Wife
Cleante - Her Obnoxious Brother
Dorine - The Witty Maid
Damis - The Hotheaded Son
Mariane - The Fretful Daughter
Valere - Her Yielding Lover
Mme. Pernelle - Orgon’s Condescending Mother
Flipote - Her Flighty Maid (Silent Role)
Laurent - Tartuffe’s Lackey (Silent Role)
M. Loyal - A Public Servant
Officer - An Agent of Washington
Dance Ensemble - Additional House Staff, Elmire’s Lovers, Party Guests
For more information, please email info@thecompanytheatreroc@gmail.com.