Crawl Space Plays LLC
Brooklyn, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Michael Gardner

DESCRIPTION

Casting for "Enfants," a workshop of a new theatrical adaptation of Jean Cocteau’s scandalous novella, "Les Enfants Terribles." Paul and Elisabeth, two teenage siblings who live in a world of their own making, play games of one-upmanship with their impressionable younger friends, Gerard and Agatha. As reality creeps in and their fantasies spin out, the borders of their world collapse and a downward spiral of betrayals leads to tragedies. Note: Adult language and subject matter.

Rehearses btwn. Nov. 9-24 and Dec. 7-15; performs Dec. 15 (5 p.m.) and Dec. 16 (7 p.m.) at Crawlspace, in Brooklyn.
www.crawlspace.com

Note: Rehearsals take place on Sat. and Sun. (2-5 p.m.)

$500 stipend

Non-union or Actors Equity. Seeking performers 18 to 45 years old who can play teenagers.

All genders considered for all parts.
To apply, email resume and reels to [email protected].

Role breakdown below:

Paul

Paul is 16 years old (played by an older actor). He is secretly gay and frustrated by his unrequited love for a boy named Dargelos. Paul and his older sister Elisabeth largely raised themselves and are emotionally co-dependent. They have many games and rituals. They love each other but also spend most of their time trying to win the games.

Elisabeth

Elisabeth is 18 years old (played by an actor 18 or older). She wants only to live with Paul in the world they've created together. She and Paul largely raised themselves and are emotionally co-dependent. They have many games and rituals. They love each other but also spend most of their time trying to win the games.

Gerard

Gerard, 14 years old (played by an older actor), is an innocent who admires Paul and loves Elisabeth. He wears his heart on his sleeve and yearns for acceptance. His unrequited love for Elisabeth and imagined friendship with Paul blinds him to the abuse Paul and Elisabeth inflict on him.

Agatha

Agatha, 14 years old (played by an older actor), thinks of Elisabeth as her older sister and is in love with Paul. She is an orphan who finds sanctuary in Paul and Elisabeth and delights in their games, even if she is sometimes caught in the crossfire of their cruelty.

About the director

Michael Gardner is a playmaker and filmmaker and the proprietor of Crawl Space Plays, LLC (www.crawlspaceplays.com). Learn about his projects and history at www.michaelgardnerdirects.com. He is a Founder and former Artistic Director of The Brick Theater in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (www.bricktheater.com). Learn about his projects and history at www.michaelgardnerdirects.com.

More about the production also available at www.michaelgardnerdirects.com/enfantsaudition

To apply, email resume and reels to [email protected].

DURATION

Nov 9, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024

SALARY

$500.00 – $500.00 per gig

UNION

NON-UNION

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