The Open Eye Theater

STIMULATING  -  ENLIGHTENING  -  EXHILARATING

52nd Year of New Play Productions

Our Mission is to produce high quality theater performances and other educational programming for a diverse population in the rural Catskill Mountain region and beyond—enriching the quality of life for theater artists, students, and audiences of all ages.

Thank you for all you do for the creators, the theatre artists and your audiences year after year. You make this challenging world a much better place.
— Donald Loftus
I’m so glad I’ve gotten to know you and The Open Eye Theater. I love the creative energy you’re bringing to the Catskills.
— Richard Warren
Intimate theater offering fantastic entertainment. Watching a play here is an opportunity to watch actors really enjoying their craft. Their enthusiasm translates to a wonderful performance.
— Anne DiSimone

AUDITIONS

ONCE, IN THE TIME OF TROLLS

by Sandra Fenichel Asher, a radio play
Directed by Michelle Macau

Saturday and Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2:00-5:00PM.

The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main Street, Margaretville, NY.

Contact: Michelle Macau Email: michelle@theopeneyetheater.org

Based on Norwegian folk tales, the story follows Katrina in her quest to find her Bear/Prince held captive by the evil Troll Princess. Along the way she meets three wise women whose stories help her find her way and ultimately herself.

Seven actors play 23 roles. Memorization is not necessary. Actors will read from scripts and be asked to assist in creating and performing the sound effects.

Performers of all ethnicities and ages are encouraged.

Below are the seven principal roles. The other sixteen roles support the story.

NARRATOR, any gender.

KATRINA, youngest daughter of a peasant, female identifying.

BEAR/PRINCE, bewitched by a troll princess, male identifying.

FATHER, of Katrina, male actor, male identifying.

OLD WOMAN, a comfortable farm wife, female identifying.

SECOND WOMAN, a strong-willed peasant, female identifying.

THIRD WOMAN, young, pretty, self-confident, female identifying.

REHEARSAL DATES: April 22-May 8.

PERFORMANCE DATES: May 9-17, Thursday-Sunday

Including two student matinees and a radio broadcast on WIOX, the local community public radio station in Roxbury, NY.

Actors are paid.

Actors: send an email with TROLL AUDITIONS followed by your NAME in the Subject line. Include a headshot and resume, your preferred audition window, and all CONFLICTS. If audition dates aren’t suitable, request to set up another date/time. Send to: michelle@theopeneyetheater.org

Volunteering

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Auditions

Interested in acting?