Noises Off Auditions 2018

NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn

Michael Frayn's Noises Off takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Frayne gives us a window into the inner workings of theatre behind the scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance. Brimming with slapstick comedy, Noises Off is a delightful backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, and -- of course -- flying sardines!

Auditions
January 31st, 2018
  • Sign-up for an audition time in #8201. 
  • Prepare two contrast Monologues not to exceed 2-3 minutes (Contrasting styles examples: Classic or Contemporary (1950’s-current), Comedy or Drama, etc.).  
  • Recent Headshot
  • Resume
  • Acting Application (Found in #8201).

During your audition
  • Your audition begins immediately from your entrance and continues until you exit. 
  • Present strong, effective posture 
  • Enter and leave with confidence i.e. keep your head up, avoid looking at the floor. 
  • Keep your focus and energy. 
  • Do not use props or costumes. This is an audition, not a performance. Dress up.
  • After you finish, wait for a response from the adjudicator before you leave the room, even if it is just a “thank you.” 
  • Thank all panelists (i.e. adjudicator, director, stage manager etc.) ​