Auditions For “Dante: Inferno” At MBS Productions
Posted by dfwtheatrescene on February 18, 2008
MBS Productions announces auditions for:
Dante: Inferno
Adapted to the stage by Alejandro de la Costa*
With a new translation by Mark-Brian Sonna*
“Abandon all Hope, ye who enter here.”
The classic book by Dante Alighieri is considered one of the greatest pieces of literature. Dante tells the story of his guided journey into the deep recesses of hell. As he voyages through each circle, going deeper into the earth, he encounters a myriad of damned souls; and as he witnesses their ghastly punishments he learns the cause of their torment. As he travels further he also encounters obstacles that might trap him for an eternity. This adaptation for the stage presents this classic story in a new light, with extensive choreography, and with modernized language, making it accessible to those who have only heard of the book. Alejandro de la Costa’s adaptation captures the raw intensity, violence, sexuality, etc. that has stunned readers for hundreds of years. The actors in this production through the use of their bodies become the beasts, the devils, the sinners, and the towering bodies and rivers of flesh that Dante encounters. Because of the graphic nature of the play you must be 18 or older to attend.
This is very much an ensemble piece: the actors seldom ever leaving the stage. Outside of the roles of Virgil and Dante, the other 6 performers must be able to play at least 10 different characters each be it, devils, spirits, historical figures, etc. These 6 performers must be physically fit and be able to do extensive movement:
Virgil: 51+ year old man.
Dante: 35 year old man.
Man 1: Lion, Arch, lost soul, Horace, Paolo, etc.
Man 2: Arch, lost soul, Charon, Tristan, Francesca’s husband, etc.
Man 3: Arch, lost soul, Homer. Minos, etc.
Woman 1: Leopard, arch, lost soul, Electra, Francesca, etc.
Woman 2: She-wolf, arch, lost soul, Camilla, Helen of Troy, etc.
Woman 3: arch, lost soul, Lavinia, Cleopatra, etc.
The auditions will consist of a 2 minute monologue of your choice and readings from the script which will be emailed to the actors a week prior to the audition.
Auditions will be:
Sunday February 24 from noon to 4 PM
Monday, February 25, from 7 to 10 PM
Tuesday, February 26 from at 7 to 8:30 PM with callback immediately following.
Auditions will be held at our rehearsal space located at 8204 Elmbrook #305M, Dallas, TX 75247.
To schedule an appointment time please email info@Mark-BrianSonna.com or call 214-477-4942. More information about this show can be found at www.MBSProductions.net.
Because of the adult nature of the subject matter, you must be 18 years or older. It is advised you are familiar with Dante’s Inferno; information on this book and subject can be found extensively on line and at www.Wikipedia.org
All actors will receive our company’s standard stipend and profit share.
*Column Award Nominee
