Theatre Northwest at the IU Northwest School of the Arts
OPEN AUDITIONS: August Wilson's Two Trains Running
This fall, the IU Northwest Department of Performing Arts will present August Wilson's Two Trains Running, directed by Mark Spencer and in collaboration with Gary’s West Side Theatre Guild.
Rehearsals and eight performances November 8-11 and 13-16 at Indiana University Northwest. November 10th is a scheduled student matinee performance.
Audition dates
Monday, August 28 at 5:30pm
Wednesday, August 30 at 5:30pm
Audition location
Mainstage Theatre
Indiana University Northwest
Arts and Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
3415 Broadway, Gary, IN
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Play synopsis
It is 1969 and Memphis Lee's Hill District diner lies in a neighborhood in transition. The restaurant serves as a gathering place for a host of regulars: an elder who imparts wisdom from a local sage, an ex-con, a numbers runner, a resident intellectual, a laconic waitress, and a persistent man seeking his due. Part of Wilson’s American Century Cycle, Two Trains Running tells the stories of a neighborhood and a country on the brink of change.
Characters
- Memphis Lee - proud owner of the restaurant where the play is set, a migrant from the American South.
- Risa - a young woman who works at the restaurant.
- Sterling - young man from the neighborhood, recently released from prison
- Holloway - a community elder, he is described as "the seer and the knower"
- Wolf - a numbers runner, small-time gambler, and "town crier
- West - funeral director and longest-standing business owner in the community
- Hambone - he repeats one phrase in his search for justice
Performances
Wednesday, November 8 7:30pm
Thursday, November 9 7:30pm
Friday, November 10 student matinee
Saturday, November 11 3:00pm matinee
Monday, November 13 7:30pm
Tuesday, November 14 7:30pm
Wednesday, November 15 7:30pm
Thursday, November 16 7:30pm
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are generally scheduled M-Th, 6-9pm beginning Wednesday, September 6th. However, rehearsals will be planned based on actor availability and non-standard times may be added to accommodate scheduling.
Who Should Audition:
ANYONE! Auditions for Theatre Northwest productions are open to IU Northwest students, regardless of academic major. In addition, auditions are open to Ivy Tech students and community performers from around Northwest Indiana.
Parking:
Parking at IU Northwest is FREE on evenings and weekends. We recommend parking in the small lot at 35th and Broadway.
What to Prepare:
Please wear comfortable clothes (soft clothing, athletic shoes) and be prepared to move, play games, and read from the script.
What to Bring:
You will be asked to provide a summary of your acting experience. If you have a resume available, that would be welcome. You will also be asked to provide details of your rehearsal availability.
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PANDEMIC PRECAUTIONS
Auditions, rehearsals and performances will follow guidelines provided by Indiana University to promote the safety of the performers and audience members. These guidelines are constantly evolving based on public health data.
CREW POSITIONS:
There are always opportunities to be involved backstage at Theatre Northwest. We are looking for those with interest and/or experience with stage management, costumes, properties, lighting, set construction and painting. Contact Tim O’Donnell, Technical Director, tiodonne@iun.edu.
CLASS CREDIT:
You can receive academic credit for your involvement with this show by registering for 1 or more credits of T168 THEATRE PRACTICUM. Contact Kathy Arfken, Assoc. Professor of Theatre, karfken@iun.edu
ALL OTHER QUESTIONS:
Kathy Arfken, Assoc. Professor of Theatre, karfken@iun.edu
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