Auditions for The Last Unicorn
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for The Last Unicorn!
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for The Last Unicorn!
About the production: The Last Unicorn is a world premiere stage adaptation of the fantasy novel of the same name by Peter S. Beagle, adapted and directed by ensemble member Ed Rutherford. It tells the tale of the Unicorn: the most beautiful creature in the world, immortal, and magical besides. When she hears from a pair of hunters traveling through her forest that she is the last of her kind, she goes on a quest to discover what's become of her missing people. Along the way she encounters Schmendrick, a well meaning but singularly inept magician, and Molly Grue, a scullery maid with a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Their journey includes encounters with witches, harpies, butterflies, wizards, talking cats and skulls, and the most fearsome opponent of all: the Red Bull. Or so the Unicorn supposes. Due to a miscast spell, her most terrible foe may be the human form to which she is now confined.
You may also be a familiar with this story due to the animated version that was made in the 80s. Although this is an adaptation of the novel, the author also wrote the screenplay for that version and so there are many similarities between the two.
The approach we plan to take with this adaptation draws heavily on the Chicago Story Theater aesthetic. The productions of Mary Zimmerman, for example, have heavily influenced our adapter's approach. The piece will incorporate narration, movement, some song, masks and puppets and will involve an ensemble of actors playing many roles throughout the performance. Every actor will have featured moments, but can also expect some time pretending to be trees and other assorted scenery.
Important Production Dates: The first rehearsal for The Last Unicorn will be after Labor Day weekend, on or near Tuesday 9/8. We will rehearse on weeknights or on weekends during the day, between 4 and 6 nights a week. Tech rehearsal for the show begins on Monday 10/12. First preview is Friday, 10/16 at 8 p.m., with opening night on Saturday 10/17 at 8 p.m. Please note that Promethean also adds a Monday night press performance after opening weekend. The Monday night press night for The Last Unicorn will be on Monday 10/19 at 7 p.m. The show runs Thursdays-Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. (with no Saturday matinee on 10/17), and Sundays at 3 p.m. through Saturday 11/14. All performances and nearly all rehearsals will take place at City Lit Theater, 1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave (in Edgewater Presbyterian Church near the Bryn Mawr Red Line stop).
About Auditions: We truly are seeking all adult ages and types. Each actor cast will need to be versatile enough to play several different roles.We are especially interested in actors that have special skills including dance, acrobatics, stage combat, and playing guitar. Auditions will take place during the day on Sunday July 12 and at night on Monday July 13, with the possibility of adding an additional day of auditions on Wednesday July 15 if there is sufficient interest. Auditions will be held in the third floor rehearsal room at City Lit. For the audition please prepare a 2 minute monologue or performance piece. You will also be asked to fill out a form that includes all potential conflicts. Callbacks, if necessary, will consist of readings of scenes from the script and will take place on Sunday 7/19 during the day. Those with special skills may also be asked to demonstrate them at callbacks. To request an audition or if you have any additional questions, please email your resume and headshot to auditions@prometheantheatre.org.
One additional important note: Some roles in this production are already cast. They include the 'tracks' that encompass the Unicorn, Amalthea, Schmendrick, Lir, Captain Cully, Rukh, and Mabruk. All other roles (yes, that includes Molly Grue, Mommy Fortuna and Haggard) are still available.
You may also be a familiar with this story due to the animated version that was made in the 80s. Although this is an adaptation of the novel, the author also wrote the screenplay for that version and so there are many similarities between the two.
The approach we plan to take with this adaptation draws heavily on the Chicago Story Theater aesthetic. The productions of Mary Zimmerman, for example, have heavily influenced our adapter's approach. The piece will incorporate narration, movement, some song, masks and puppets and will involve an ensemble of actors playing many roles throughout the performance. Every actor will have featured moments, but can also expect some time pretending to be trees and other assorted scenery.
Important Production Dates: The first rehearsal for The Last Unicorn will be after Labor Day weekend, on or near Tuesday 9/8. We will rehearse on weeknights or on weekends during the day, between 4 and 6 nights a week. Tech rehearsal for the show begins on Monday 10/12. First preview is Friday, 10/16 at 8 p.m., with opening night on Saturday 10/17 at 8 p.m. Please note that Promethean also adds a Monday night press performance after opening weekend. The Monday night press night for The Last Unicorn will be on Monday 10/19 at 7 p.m. The show runs Thursdays-Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. (with no Saturday matinee on 10/17), and Sundays at 3 p.m. through Saturday 11/14. All performances and nearly all rehearsals will take place at City Lit Theater, 1020 W Bryn Mawr Ave (in Edgewater Presbyterian Church near the Bryn Mawr Red Line stop).
About Auditions: We truly are seeking all adult ages and types. Each actor cast will need to be versatile enough to play several different roles.We are especially interested in actors that have special skills including dance, acrobatics, stage combat, and playing guitar. Auditions will take place during the day on Sunday July 12 and at night on Monday July 13, with the possibility of adding an additional day of auditions on Wednesday July 15 if there is sufficient interest. Auditions will be held in the third floor rehearsal room at City Lit. For the audition please prepare a 2 minute monologue or performance piece. You will also be asked to fill out a form that includes all potential conflicts. Callbacks, if necessary, will consist of readings of scenes from the script and will take place on Sunday 7/19 during the day. Those with special skills may also be asked to demonstrate them at callbacks. To request an audition or if you have any additional questions, please email your resume and headshot to auditions@prometheantheatre.org.
One additional important note: Some roles in this production are already cast. They include the 'tracks' that encompass the Unicorn, Amalthea, Schmendrick, Lir, Captain Cully, Rukh, and Mabruk. All other roles (yes, that includes Molly Grue, Mommy Fortuna and Haggard) are still available.
......................
.........................
