Show | The Elephant Man |
Company | Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts |
Director | Tarmo Kirsimae |
Notes | COVID-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. |
Instructions | Please 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 Dates | TBA. 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 Dates | Friday, 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 |
Questions | Send Mail |
Type | Location | Date | Time |
Open | Merrick Theatre 2222 Hewlett Ave Merrick | May 24 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Open | Merrick Theatre 2222 Hewlett Ave Merrick | May 25 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Roles
Role | M/F | Age | Description | John Merrick | M | 20-25 | the 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 Treves | M | 30-35 | surgeon and teacher | Carr Gomm | M | 0+ | administrator of the London Hospital | Ross | M | 0+ | manager of the Elephant Man | Two Pinheads | F | 0+ | female side show performers, some a cappella singing required | Pinhead Manager | M | 0+ | Bishop Walsham How | M | 0+ | Mrs. Kendal | F | 35-45 | an 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 John | M | 0+ | financial investor | Nurse Sandwich | F | 30-35 | Snork | M | 0+ | an orderly | Also... | M/F | 0+ | Belgian Policeman, London Policeman, Conductor, Porter, Duchess, Countess, Princess Alexandra |