Audition Details

ShowThe Elephant Man
CompanyMerrick Theatre and Center for the Arts
DirectorTarmo Kirsimae
NotesCOVID-19 protocols will be followed per CDC and local guidelines. All roles are open. No performance conflicts accepted. We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. All ethnicities encouraged to audition.
InstructionsPlease contact the director, Tarmo Kirsimae, at Tarmo3145@aol.com to request an audition appointment and to indicate role interest. If possible, email a head shot and resume or bring them to the audition. No telephone calls, please. Please familiarize yourself with the play and be prepared to speak in a British accent. Sides will be provided at the audition.
Rehearsal DatesTBA. We are looking to cast an ensemble of 7-8 actors. Except for the part of The Elephant Man, all other actors will play multiple roles.
Performance DatesFriday, August 27 at 8 pm Saturday, August 28 at 8 pm Sunday, August 29 at 3 pm Friday, September 3 at 8 pm Saturday, September 4 at 8 pm Sunday, September 5 at 3 pm
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Auditon Location/Date/Times

TypeLocationDateTime
OpenMerrick Theatre
2222 Hewlett Ave
Merrick
May 247:30 PM - 9:30 PM
OpenMerrick Theatre
2222 Hewlett Ave
Merrick
May 257:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Roles

RoleM/FAgeDescription
John MerrickM20-25the Elephant Man - mid to late 20's; he died at age 27
The part of the Elephant Man will require sustaining physical contortions and twisted positions.
Frederick TrevesM30-35surgeon and teacher
Carr GommM0+administrator of the London Hospital
RossM0+manager of the Elephant Man
Two PinheadsF0+female side show performers, some a cappella singing required
Pinhead ManagerM0+
Bishop Walsham HowM0+
Mrs. KendalF35-45an actress
must be comfortable with brief, top frontal nudity with the actor playing the lead; scene will be staged with the actress' back to the audience
Lord JohnM0+financial investor
Nurse SandwichF30-35
SnorkM0+an orderly
Also...M/F0+Belgian Policeman, London Policeman, Conductor, Porter, Duchess, Countess, Princess Alexandra