Audition

A View from the Bridge

31 Mar 2022 @ 7:20pm,
3 Apr 2022 @ 2:20pm
Warrandyte Theatre Company

Author: Arthur Miller

Director: Grant Purdy

Genre: Drama

Agent: mtishows

Synopsis

While this is set in Brooklyn in the 1950s, the script and the subjects it covers seem even more pertinent today. The plot is simple – but the emotions are complex and, at times raw.

Dockworker Eddie Carbone lives with his long-suffering wife Beatrice and 17-year-old niece Catherine – with whom he has an unhealthy obsession.

Illegal immigrants Marco and Rodolpho, relatives of Beatrice, come to stay. Eddie has little time for Rodolpho, implying that he’s gay because he cooks and sings. So, when Catherine falls in love with Rodolpho, it unleashes rage, betrayal and revenge as the play moves inexorably toward an awful ending.

Like all Miller’s works, this is a stunningly well written, dealing with complex and highly relevant issues that always enthral audiences.

Characters

Characters Summary:

Leads
M: Alfieri (Lawyer and ‘observer’) (50’s +) – dapper, approaching 60’s or older, grey hair
M: Eddie (40’s – 50’s) - burley, strong, mid-40’s or older
F: Catherine (Niece of Beatrice) (20’s) - 20’s sassy (somewhat) and innocent
F: Beatrice (wife of Eddie) (40-50’s) – determined and emotionally strong, mid 40’s or older
M: Marco (Illegal immigrant) (30’s – 40’s) - Italian accent, darker, strong.
M: Rodolpho (illegal immigrant and brother of Marco) (20’s) - Italian accent, blond/light complexion, must be able to sing. Slight.

Supporting roles
M: Tony (30’s-50’s) - Manhattan longshoreman. A few lines
M: Louis (30’s-50’s) - Manhattan longshoreman. A few lines
M: Mike (30’s – 50s) - Manhattan longshoreman. A few lines
M: First Immigration Officer (double up as neighbour) - Manhattan accent. Small role
M/F: Second Immigration Officer (double up as neighbour) - Manhattan accent. Small role.
M: Mr Lipari (50+) – non speaking
F: Mrs Lipari (50+) – non speaking.

Precast Characters:

None

Audition Venue & Dates

Audition Dates and Times:

2:20pm on:

  • Sun 3rd Apr 2022

7:20pm on:

  • Thu 31st Mar 2022

Audition Venue Name: Warrandyte Mechanics' Inst.

Audition Venue Address:

Warrandyte Mechanics' Inst. Yarra St, Warrandyte

Audition Enquiries Contact: Grant Purdy 0412 121 631 or grant_purdy@me.com

Performances

Season Dates: 29 Jul 2022 - 13 Aug 2022

Showtimes:

2:30pm on:

  • Sun 31st Jul 2022
  • Sun 7th Aug 2022

8:00pm on:

  • Fri 29th Jul 2022
  • Sat 30th Jul 2022
  • Fri 5th Aug 2022
  • Sat 6th Aug 2022
  • Thu 11th Aug 2022
  • Fri 12th Aug 2022
  • Sat 13th Aug 2022

More info

Other Information

Other Information:

Audition pieces will be provided ahead of auditions on request. There is no requirement to learn your audition pieces, but it will be expected that you have read the entire play and display a good familiarity and understanding of your role.

A tentative rehearsal schedule will be provided at the audition. However, as a guide, all rehearsals will occur at 2pm Sundays and 8pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. An initial read-through for all cast and crew will occur on Sunday 15th May at 2pm. First rehearsal will occur on Thursday 19th May at 8 pm.