Hedda Gabler Audition Dates
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Calling all actors, as the audition dates for our production of HEDDA GABLER have been set.
Auditions for
HEDDA GABLER
by Henrik Ibsen
Auditions by appointment only on:
Sunday, October 27. 1-3pm
or
Monday, October 28. 6-8pm
Only one date is necessary to audition.
Auditions will be held in the style of callbacks, with actors reading selections of the play together in various configurations. You will likely not be asked to stay the entire duration of the audition time, but please plan accordingly in case you are. If you cannot make the entire time, please let us know.
Sections of the play will be provided prior to the audition to familiarize yourself with, no memorization necessary.
To schedule an audition or inquire for more info, please email flocktheatre@hotmail.com
Performance dates TBD in New London, CT.
Character/role breakdown:
Note: age ranges are by type, not by actor’s actual age
Hedda Gabler- female, 20s age range
Hedda is the daughter of the famous General Gabler and wife to Jürgen Tesman; as a child she was used to luxury and high-class living. Hedda is an intelligent, unpredictable, and somewhat dishonest young woman who is not afraid to manipulate her husband and friends.
Jürgen Tesman- male, mid-30s age range
Tesman is an amiable, intelligent young scholar, if a bit dweeby/bookish. He tries very hard to please his young wife, Hedda, and often does not realize that she is manipulating him. Tesman is hoping for a professorship.
Juliane Tesman- female, middle/older-middle age range
Juliane Tesman, or Aunt Julle, is the aunt of Jürgen Tesman. After Tesman's parents died, Aunt Julle raised him. She is well-meaning, and she is constantly hinting that Tesman and Hedda should have a baby. Aunt Julle tries to get along with Hedda, but the difference in their class backgrounds is painfully apparent.
Judge Brack- male, 40s-early 50s age range
A friend of both Tesman and Hedda, and he visits their house regularly. He has connections around the city, and is often the first to give Tesman information about alterations in the possibility of his professorship. He seems to enjoy meddling in other people's affairs. He is a worldly and cynical man.
Ejlert Lövborg- male, mid 30s age range
A genius, Ejlert Lövoborg is Tesman biggest competitor in the academic world. After a series of scandals related to drinking, he was once a public outcast but has now returned to the city and has published a book to rave reviews. He also has another manuscript that is even more promising. He once shared a close relationship with Hedda.
Mrs. Elvsted- female, 20s age range (around same as Hedda)
Mrs. Elvsted is a meek but passionate woman. She and her husband hired Ejlert Lövborg as a tutor to their children, and Mrs. Elvsted grew attached to Ejlert, acting as his personal secretary and aiding him in his research and writing. When Ejlert leaves her estate to return to the city, Mrs. Elvsted comes to town and goes to Tesman for help, fearing Ejlert will revert to his alcoholism. Mrs. Elvsted went to school with Hedda and remembers being tormented by her.
Berte- female, middle age+ age range
Berte is Tesman's servant. Formerly, she was the servant in Juliane Tesman's household. She tries very hard to please Hedda, her new mistress, but Hedda is quite dissatisfied with her.