Auditions

The Theatre Department invites all students to audition for the spring ‘27 Faculty and Student productions 

Friday, October 23 from 6pm - 9pm in MAC 232

On The Verge, or The Geography of Yearning

by Eric Overmyer

Directed by Claudio Medeiros

3 performances: April 8-10 in Wright Memorial Theatre

In this fantastical comedy, three fiercely independent American Victorian lady explorers set out on an adventure that takes them to an African jungle, the Himalayas, Terra Incognita, and post-WWII America – all while spinning through time between 1888 and 1955. As they embark on their journey, it becomes apparent that they are not on an ordinary expedition. Through encounters with a kaleidoscope of surprising characters, they absorb the future, satisfy their yearning for adventure, and learn about themselves. Full of pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to the mid 1950’s, On the Verge is a masterpiece of language and a joyous feminist invitation to stay hopeful about the future.

Casting 6 actors / Company of 9-10 students

3 female-presenting actors + 2-3 male-presenting actors

1 stage manager + 1 dramaturg, + 2 assistant stage managers*

*If you are only interested in these non-acting positions, simply reach out to Prof. Medeiros (osanchezsaltveit@middlebury.edu ) 

Please note: All students will receive course credit.

Gloria

by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Directed by Olga Sanchez Saltveit

4 performances: April 29 - May 1 in Seeler Studio Theatre

This Pulitzer Prize winning comedic drama follows an ambitious group of editorial assistants at a notorious Manhattan magazine, each of whom hopes for a starry life of letters and a book deal before they turn 30. Success! But, at what cost? Branden Jacobs-Jenkins creates a compellingly competitive, fast-paced, twenty-first century, attention-driven world that’s fun to watch and surprisingly dangerous. Gloria raises questions about the new responsibilities of modern life. What does it mean to be fabulous? To be a celebrity? Or to be an outsider? To be a failure? In a world of questionable values and desperate actions, Gloria celebrates the best of humanity.

Casting 6 roles

3 male roles + 3 female roles

3 Stage Management positions available* 

*If you are only interested in these non-acting positions, simply reach out to Prof. Sanchez Saltveit (osanchezsaltveit@middlebury.edu ) 

Please note: All students will receive course credit.

Call Backs

Will be held in MAC 232
 

On The Verge: First Round: Sat, Oct 24, 10 am-1 pm  

                           Second Round (if needed): Mon, Oct 26, and/or Tue, Oct 27, 4 pm - 6 pm

Gloria: First Round: Sat, Oct 24, 2pm-5pm

             Second Round (if needed): Sun, Oct 25, 1-4pm

Please note: You will be called back for a specific amount of time, and you will be asked to read/perform a scene with one or more fellow actors. You will receive the scene in advance. 

Please print your scene, take a look at it ahead of time, and bring it to callbacks. 

All students will be contacted via email throughout the process. Final cast lists will be shared via e-mail and posted on the Theatre bulletin board prior to registration.

Callbacks for student directed productions will take place after casting for the faculty productions.

Additional Information:

Please sign up here (Choose the earliest slot available). Be sure to be a few minutes early for your audition.

We will hear people individually in the order they have signed up. All are requested to have a 45 - 60 second monologue. Memorization and preparation are strongly preferred. The monologue can be either classical or contemporary. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to attend auditions in person, please upload a short video of your monologue HERE. Be sure to state your name in the video and/or include your name in the video title. Videos received by Friday, October 23 at 5 pm will be considered for the callbacks. Please download THIS FORM, fill it out and upload it with your video submission.

Need a Monologue?

You can bring your own or the Theatre Department has a few options available for you here (you must be signed in to Google with your Midd credentials). Full scripts of both plays are available for perusal in the dropbox by the cubbies outside the office.

Interested in getting involved in productions not as a performer? 

Interested in being part of a production but not as a performer? There’s more to theatre than what the audience sees! You can enroll in Spring Production Studio: Acting as a stage manager or assistant stage manager (requires permission from director), or enroll in Spring Production Studio: Design and create lighting, scenery, and props. Student shows need designers, stage managers and light and sound board operators.

Email Jim Dougherty at jdougher@middlebury.edu for more information!