Auditions: November 9th 6-9pm

Callbacks: November 10th 6-10pm

Auditions, Callbacks, rehearsals and performances will take place at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg. Performances will be in the Black Box Theatre. 

Performances: February 26-28 & March 4-7 at 7:30pm, March 1 & March 8 at 2pm

Dress Rehearsals: February 23-25

Tech Week: February 16-20

Rehearsals start: January 20th

Pay for each character/actor is as follows:

Tilly - $1,000

Julian - $1,000

Frank - $800

Frances - $800

Joan - $800

Lorenzo - $800

Email gatherrepertory@gmail.com to sign up for a 5 minute audition slot. Auditionees should prepare a 60 second contemporary comedic monologue. Please also bring a printed picture of yourself that you love and plan to arrive early or stay late to share some more info with us on an audition form. Feel free to email gatherrepertory@gmail.com or DM us on instagram or facebook with any questions.

NOTE: In reference to the character descriptions below – The characters in this show are on the binary and written with he/him or she/her pronouns (as determined by the playwright). People of all gender identities will be considered for any role they wish to be considered for (as expressed in their audition form) with the understanding that we are required by our performance rights to present the character as reflective of the gender identity and pronouns indicated by the playwright.

Characters:

Frank - a tailor

Tilly - a bank teller

Frances - a hairdresser

Joan - a British nurse

Lorenzo the Unfeeling - a psychiatrist

Julian - a musician*

*We are seeking to fill this role immediately as it requires special creativity and proficiency in playing the cello. Interested musicians should reach out via email to share about their relevant experience.

Melancholy Play: a contemporary farce

by Sarah Ruhl

Directed by JeanneAnn Faris Comiskey

Seeking Actors:

• Ages 18 and above

• of all Abilities

• of all Gender Identities

• of all Races/Ethnicities

  No prior theatre experience necessary!