1984 Auditions

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George Orwell’s classic novel comes to the stage in this faithful adaptation, set in an authoritarian world dominated by constant surveillance and censorship. This production offers challenging, emotionally intense roles in a thought-provoking story that feels more relevant than ever.
CASTING:
Open auditions for ages 14-25
AUDITION DATE AND TIME:

November 8th 1pm-5pm

AUDITION LOCATION:

Daniel Boone Library
300 Clarkson Rd, Ellisville, MO 63011

Audition instructions:

Prepare a 60-90 second monologue
of your choice.

Please memorize your audition material.

You may also be asked to do cold readings from the script.

VIDEO Submissions accepted! Paste your YouTube or Google Drive link in the form below.
Rehearsal Schedule:

Starting Jan 6th

Location:

Dayspring Arts
2500 Metro Blvd.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Tues/Thurs: 6-8:30
Sunday: 1:00-4:00

Not all actors will be called to every rehearsal.

Tech week:
Mon Feb 2nd, Tues Feb 3rd, Wed Feb 4th, Thurs Feb 5th 5pm-9pm

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Performance information:

Fri. Feb 6th @7pm
Sat. Feb 7th @2pm & 7pm

Performances to be held at:
Robert G. Reim Theater
111 S Geyer Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122

PLEASE SUBMIT ANY QUESTIONS TO: auditions@stltp.org
Character Breakdown

WINSTON: Male presenting actor
Working for the "Ministry of Truth" to rewrite history for the Party, Winston, driven by his intellectual curiosity and defiant spirit against the Party's totalitarian rule, secretly begins to have dreams of rebellion.

JULIA: Female presenting actor
Julia is opportunistic, practical, and uninterested in politics. She delights in breaking the rules, and her cunning and courageousness inspires Winston to take greater and greater risks.

SYME: Male or Female presenting actor
Works with Winston for the Party. Timid, scholarly, hesitant and self-effacing.

O'BRIEN: Male or Female presenting actor
A high-ranking, corrupt Inner Party official, intimidating and ruthless, but can be charming at times.

MARTIN: Male or Female presenting actor
O'brien's assistant. Professional and formal attitude.

PARSONS: Male or Female presenting actor
Winston’s jovial, oblivious neighbor, blindly loyal to the Party.

LOUDSPEAKER: Male or Female presenting actor:
The voice of the Party heard through the screens in all buildings in Oceania.

GLADYS: Female Presenting actor
A young teenage girl, she is a part of the “Children’s SPIES” organization.

LANDLADY: Female Presenting actor
An aging member of the resistance. She is a bit abrasive but with a good sense of humor and a positive spirit.

BIG BROTHER: M OR F presenting actor
The ever-watchful figurehead of the Party whose image enforces absolute loyalty and control—though his actual existence is uncertain.

GOLDSTEIN: M OR F presenting actor
The supposed leader of the resistance, portrayed by the Party as a scapegoat and symbol of treason.

MESSENGER: M OR F presenting actor
Obedient messenger for the Party in the office building where Winston works.

COFFEE VENDOR: M OR F presenting actor:
Punctual, obedient servant for the Party

WAITER/WAITRESS: M OR F presenting actor
A Party member serving in public spaces.

Guards (2 roles): M OR F presenting actors:
O'Brien's Guards. Stern, militant, obedient.
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George Orwell’s classic novel comes to the stage in this faithful adaptation, set in an authoritarian world dominated by constant surveillance and censorship. This production offers challenging, emotionally intense roles in a thought-provoking story that feels more relevant than ever.

Character Breakdown

(Under 18 only) I consent, as legal guardian, to my son/daughter taking part in St.Louis Theatre Players production of "1984".

(Under 18 only)I grant St.Louis Theatre Players, it's representatives and employees the right to take photographs and/or video of my son/daughter to be used for publicity on social media, print media, and the organization's website.