Roles Available for Antigone
We are seeking students to fill a few remaining roles in our Fall 2024 production of Antigone by Jean Anouilh, directed by Margit Edwards. Auditions are available by appointment. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, August 28th. Email director Margit Edwards at margitne@sas.upenn.edu to schedule an in-person or Zoom audition.
ABOUT ANTIGONE
What happens when a single person stands up to resist oppression? Based on the ancient Greek tragedy of Antigone, the story of a daughter in a powerful family tries to bury her brother’s corpse against the dictates of her uncle Creon. The Penn Theatre Arts Program production will explore Antigone’s journey as she takes a stand against oppression through a simple but radical act. Set in a not-so-distant Riot Grrrl future, join us as we consider resistance, oppression, the tragedy and divisiveness of war, and the power of finding your voice.
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
All cast members must be able to register for THAR3500 (see below) which will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm throughout the fall semester. Students should also plan to be called to later afternoon or evening rehearsals in addition to the scheduled class time (exact dates and times provided at auditions), and should be free during Tech week (11/11 – 11/14 and 11/16 - 11/17), Performance week (11/19 – 11/24), and strike (11/24).
About Theatre Arts 3500 (a credit-bearing course)
Theatre Arts 3500: Rehearsal and Performance is designed to provide students with deep intellectual and artistic immersion in the theatrical process through intensive research, rehearsal, and performance of a full-length stage piece. Students may enroll in this course as actors through audition, or as stage managers through interview.
Students who are offered acting roles will be required to register for THAR3500. The course meets on Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 6:30pm and provides 1 CU, which will count towards your course limit for the semester.