September 23-24, callbacks September 26, 7:30pm
Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway Dr, Greenbelt MD.
This is a musical production of the Seagull featuring rock songs from the 1970s.
The Rude Mechanicals are known for concept Shakespeare, but concept Chekhov? Well that’s not something people do. Or is it? Our next production of The Seagull transports these drama queens of the Russian theatre in the late 1800s to the American music industry of the late 1900s. 1979 to be exact. In this production we aim to explore how the revolutionary revamping of theatre that occurred during Chekhov and Stanislavski’s era bears similarities to the way the birth and rising popularity of punk rock revolutionized music in the late 1970s. Come and witness new forms in music taking shape.
Constantine is a tortured songwriter involved in founding the punk rock movement in the late 1970s. He’d love nothing more than to prove his worth to his rich and famous but cold and withholding mother, the famous diva, Arkadina. Constantine is in love with Nina, a young aspiring singer who wants to make it big. Nina is a little star struck by the wildly successful Trigorin, who is dating Arkadina. Masha, the gothiest goth who ever gothed, is in unrequited love with Constantine and soothes the pain of unreturned love with substance abuse and witty denial. Medviedenko the schoolteacher is in unrequited love with Masha. Everyone at Sorin’s estate is clearly very, very happy.
Chekhov. Where comedies end with suicide.
Performance dates: January 23, 24, 25, 29 (PWYW), 31 and Feb 1.
Rehearsals will be in Greenbelt, MD, a maximum of 3 weeknights per week between Mon – Thurs.
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Sides will be available on our website as soon as possible. You may prepare a one to two minute monologue if you wish.
Actors auditioning for singing roles will be asked to sing either one of the songs from the show or a 1970s rock song of their choosing. We do not have an accompanist so if you choose your own song please be prepared with a sound file or link to a karaoke style backing track or be prepared to sing a cappella.
- Happy House – Siouxsee and the Banshees – Masha
- We’ve only just begun- The Carpenters- Nina
- Zero Zero UFO – The Ramones – Nina and also possibly Constantine
- Long long time – Linda Ronstadt – Masha
- Fame – David Bowie – Trigorin
- Living in a house divided – Cher – Arkadina
- Edge of seventeen – Stevie Nicks – Nina
- When I die – GG Allin – Constantine
Character descriptions include a wide range of characters ages 18 and up. Characters may have specific genders but actors of any gender can be considered for the roles; if you have a limitation on genders you are willing to play please specify in your audition sheet. Certain characters may be played as any gender.
The Rude Mechanicals practice race-conscious casting. Actors of all genders, races, ages, religions, ethnicities, and abilities are encouraged to audition for all roles. A diverse cast is desired.
The Rude Mechanicals are an all-volunteer organization.
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