open auditions
Gaslight Theatre Company and King's College Theatre presents TWELVE ANGRY MEN by Reginald Rose, a gripping courtroom drama that explores the dynamics of a jury deliberating the fate of a young man accused of murder.
Maffei Theatre at King’s College
Audition Option 1: Wednesday, October 18, 7-10 p.m.
Audition Option 2: Thursday, October 19, 7-10 p.m.
If you cannot make the audition slot but are interested in the production, you may email a video submission to gaslighttheatre@gmail.com.
Auditions Requirements
For all those auditioning in-person, auditions will be conducted as cold reads.
For anyone auditioning via video submission, we ask that you prepare a one minute monologue.
The following roles are open:
Maffei Theatre at King’s College
Audition Option 1: Wednesday, October 18, 7-10 p.m.
Audition Option 2: Thursday, October 19, 7-10 p.m.
If you cannot make the audition slot but are interested in the production, you may email a video submission to gaslighttheatre@gmail.com.
Auditions Requirements
For all those auditioning in-person, auditions will be conducted as cold reads.
For anyone auditioning via video submission, we ask that you prepare a one minute monologue.
The following roles are open:
- Jurors 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, and 12
- Guard
- Judge (this role is voiceover only and will be pre-recorded)
Performance Information
TWELVE ANGRY MEN will be presented at the George P. Maffei II Theater at King's College on four dates with four performances:
Thursday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Requirements
All cast and crew must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination at the audition. At this time, masks will be required for all rehearsals but will not be worn during performance. Cast and crew must also take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the first performance. Understudies may be cast to avoid show cancellations in the event of COVID-19 infection.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will likely be held in Wilkes-Barre, pending casting, beginning late October. Schedules and conflicts will be collected at auditions. A comprehensive rehearsal schedule will be made at the beginning of the rehearsal process and followed closely. In addition to pre-scheduled rehearsals in the evening on weekdays (approx. 1-3 weekly) and mid-morning/afternoon on weekends (approx. 1-2 weekly), the following technical rehearsals are mandatory at the performance venue:
Sunday, December 10
Monday, December 11
Tuesday, December 12
Wednesday, December 13
TWELVE ANGRY MEN will be presented at the George P. Maffei II Theater at King's College on four dates with four performances:
Thursday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m.
COVID-19 Requirements
All cast and crew must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination at the audition. At this time, masks will be required for all rehearsals but will not be worn during performance. Cast and crew must also take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the first performance. Understudies may be cast to avoid show cancellations in the event of COVID-19 infection.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will likely be held in Wilkes-Barre, pending casting, beginning late October. Schedules and conflicts will be collected at auditions. A comprehensive rehearsal schedule will be made at the beginning of the rehearsal process and followed closely. In addition to pre-scheduled rehearsals in the evening on weekdays (approx. 1-3 weekly) and mid-morning/afternoon on weekends (approx. 1-2 weekly), the following technical rehearsals are mandatory at the performance venue:
Sunday, December 10
Monday, December 11
Tuesday, December 12
Wednesday, December 13
About the Director
Dane Bower began his journey in the local theater scene more than twenty years ago, and has yet to stop. In his 20+ years in the community theater, he has enjoyed performing in a wide array of plays and musicals and, over that time, he has expanded his contributions to include acting, directing, set design and construction, writing, and even a few stints as a pit musician. Selected directing credits: The Producers (Music Box Dinner Playhouse), The Fully Monty (Music Box Dinner Playhouse), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Music Box Dinner Playhouse), Once Upon a Mattress (Music Box Dinner Playhouse), and The Sunset Limited (Gaslight).
When Dane, a recipient of multiple NEPTA awards, is not onstage he is still finding ways to perform, including making up half of the creative team FlashMilk. |
Getting to King's College Theatre
Guests can park in the Holy Cross Lot accessed from West Union Street and North Franklin Street (pink line). If the gate is down at the cul-de-sac, please use the call box for Security and let them know you visiting the theatre. You can then walk across campus (towards River Street) to enter the Administration/Mulligan Sciences Building. Once inside, the theatre is through the first set of double doors on the left.