Auditions - Hedda Gabler

Auditions - Hedda Gabler

 Westfield, IN, Unknown

Westfield Playhouse Holding Auditions for Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen

Audition Information:

  • Maintain social distancing at all times by standing on the 6-foot markers.
  • Masks are preferred, but not required.
  • Your photo will be taken at auditions.
  • Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script.
  • Bring a list of all conflicts between July 26 and October 4.

Rehearsal Information:

  • Masks are required for everyone in the cast and crew until we get closer to the performance dates.
  • While we hope to perform this show on stage in front of a live audience, we will continue to monitor state and local guidelines as well as gather input from cast and crew members to determine if this is still possible. If it is determined that a live audience performance is unsafe, we will plan other performance options.
  • Be prepared to be flexible!
  • A full cast read-through will be scheduled for the week of August 3, based on actor availability.
  • Rehearsals will be scheduled Monday – Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM beginning the week of August 10th, with longer rehearsals closer to performance dates.
  • Tech week will include a long rehearsal Sunday as well as longer rehearsals throughout the week.

If you have any questions, please contact director Adam Davis at:
adamwaynedavis@hotmail.com

Audition Date and Time:
July 26 & 27, 7:00 PM at the NEW Westfield Playhouse, located at 220 North Union Street, Westfield, IN.

Performance Dates:
September 24, 25, 26, 27 & October 1, 2, 3, 4.
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 PM. Sunday shows begin at 2:30 PM.

Performances will be held at the NEW Playhouse, located at 220 North Union Street, Westfield, IN 46074

Synopsis:
Hedda Gabler focuses on the frustrated existence of its title character, exploring core issues of power, control, and social expectation. Bored and restricted by her middle-class environment, Hedda plays out her own fantasies and psychological games with those nearest to her to an ultimately costly end.

Roles to be Cast:

Hedda Tesman (née Gabler) — (Stage age late 20s – 30s.) The main character, newly married and bored with both her marriage and life, seeking to influence a human fate for the first time. She is the daughter of General Gabler (an aristocrat). She believes she is an aristocrat, yet she has no funds.

George (Jørgen) Tesman — (Stage age late 20s – 30s.) Hedda’s husband, an academic who is as interested in research and travel as he is enamored with his wife, although blind to Hedda’s manipulative ways.

Juliana (Juliane) Tesman — (Stage age 60+.) George’s loving aunt who has raised him since early childhood. Desperately wants Hedda and her nephew to have a child.

Thea Elvsted — (Stage age late 20s – 30s.) A younger schoolmate of Hedda and a former acquaintance of George. Nervous and shy, Thea is in an unhappy marriage.

Judge Brack — (Stage age 45 – 55.) An unscrupulous family friend. It is implied that the Judge has a lascivious personality, which he directs towards Hedda.

Eilert Lövborg (Ejlert Løvborg) — (Stage age late 20s – 30s.) George’s former colleague, who now competes with George to achieve publication and a teaching position. Eilert was once in love with Hedda. Destroyed his reputation in society by spending his money on depravity.

Bertha (Berte) — (Stage age 45+.) A servant of the Tesman’s. Wants to please Hedda at all times.