Auditions for "The Seagull" this Thursday

Teenagers in Middletown have a unique opportunity to sink their teeth into theater experiences that are usually reserved for college students, or those attending Magnet Arts Schools. The Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company treats teen actors with respect and assumes that they are interested in challenging themselves as performers and immersing themselves in complex human issues. Their work is supported by a committed team of professional directors, designers and technicians. The shows run over two weeks. It can be a powerful, life-changing experience for a young person.
This fall the Company is taking on Chekhov's tragicomic masterpiece The Seagull, with Deep River-based actress and director Jeanie Kanaley directing a contemporary adaptation of the play by Anya Reiss. The play reflects on what it is to be human and entrapped in a society that is infatuated with celebrity over authenticity. The Seagull also explores the conflicts of the New Generation vs. the Establishment, innocent love contrasted with unrequited love, and young people struggling with depression and insecurity. These powerful themes, along with a fascinating collection of characters, make The Seagull a relevant and exciting experience for committed young actors.

Auditions will be this Thursday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Oddfellows, which is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Please arrive on time, dress to move, and plan to stay for the entire two hours. No need to prepare anything. Rehearsals will be Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 9 pm. Production dates are November 14 - 16 & 22 -23. All who audition and commit to the rehearsal and production schedule will be cast.

Oddfellows, founded in 1975, is Connecticut’s oldest and largest theater program for youth. Tuition for the Teen Repertory Company is $250, but financial aid and work-study options are available for everyone who needs it.

To register, or for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, email info@oddfellows.org, or call (860) 347-6143.

Photo below by Bill De Kine of last year's Teen Rep production of Sophocles' Antigone.