Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group Inc.
Author: J.T Rogers
Director: Luisa Romeo
Genre: Drama
Agent: Broadway Licensing
Synopsis
What happens when someone disappears? Should the people around them move on with their lives, or should they hold onto hope until there is no hope left? Madagascar tells the story of three people whose lives are intertwined, who find themselves in the same hotel room in Rome at different periods in time. Their lives and relationships are explored and dissected in this mysterious drama, where nothing is quite what it seems.
Characters
Characters Summary:
Please note that each character will be required to play a range of other background characters throughout the show, which may require different accents. For example, some of Lilian’s other characters include Female Tourist, Embassy Woman and Funeral Guest. All characters require standard American accents. Ages listed are approximate only.
June – early thirties. June left her life behind in the US to become a tour guide in Rome. She has struggled to deal with her brother’s disappearance given their closeness and has tried to distance herself from her former life.
Lilian – sixties. Lilian is a widow and has a strained relationship with her daughter. She too has struggled with her son’s disappearance and has been unable to move on. Used to a life of leisure, she is well travelled and has sought comfort from Nathan.
Nathan – sixties. Nathan is a mild mannered economist with complicated relationships with his best friend’s family. He has no family of his own and always tries to see life through the logical eyes of an economist.
Characters Description:
Please note that each character will be required to play a range of other background characters throughout the show, which may require different accents. For example, some of Lilian’s other characters include Female Tourist, Embassy Woman and Funeral Guest. All characters require standard American accents. Ages listed are approximate only.
June – early thirties. June left her life behind in the US to become a tour guide in Rome. She has struggled to deal with her brother’s disappearance given their closeness and has tried to distance herself from her former life.
Lilian – sixties. Lilian is a widow and has a strained relationship with her daughter. She too has struggled with her son’s disappearance and has been unable to move on. Used to a life of leisure, she is well travelled and has sought comfort from Nathan.
Nathan – sixties. Nathan is a mild mannered economist with complicated relationships with his best friend’s family. He has no family of his own and always tries to see life through the logical eyes of an economist.
Precast Characters:
None
Audition Venue & Dates
Audition Dates and Times:
12:00pm on:
7:00pm on:
Audition Venue Name: Strathmore Community Hall
Audition Venue Address:
50 Loeman Street
STRATHMORE VIC 3041
Audition Enquiries Contact: Email: luisaro888@gmail.com
Performances
Season Dates: 22 Feb 2024 - 2 Mar 2024
Showtimes:
2:00pm on:
8:00pm on:
- Thu 22nd Feb 2024
- Fri 23rd Feb 2024
- Sat 24th Feb 2024
- Wed 28th Feb 2024
- Thu 29th Feb 2024
- Fri 1st Mar 2024
- Sat 2nd Mar 2024
More info
Other Information
Other Information:
Please email the director, Luisa, to book your audition slot. Please indicate your preferred audition date.
If you have any questions prior to auditions please email Luisa
Email: luisaro888@gmail.com
Auditions will be held individually and by appointment only. Each audition slot will be 15 minutes. During the audition, you will be asked to perform a provided audition scene and potentially other scene/s as requested. You do not need to memorise the audition scene but you are encouraged to familiarise yourself with it.
