University of Redlands Department of Theatre & Dance
Auditions
Bull in a China Shop
by Bryna Turner
directed by Allison Scarlet Jaye
"It's not a sexy revolution, darling...
I 'll take a handfull of small victories over a lifetime of rigid defeat."
Inspired by the real letters between Mary Woolley and Jeannette Marks spanning from 1899 to 1937, this fast-paced comedy asks: What is revolution? What does it mean to be at odds with the world? How do we fulfill our potential? And how the hell do we grow old together?
Character Breakdowns
* Note: all characters are female-identifying. Non-binary and female-identifying actors encouraged to audition.
WOOLLEY - (Mary) the swagger of a gunslinger buttoned into an ankle length dress; a confident and caring partner to Marks.
MARKS - (Jeannette) a moody and fitful writer and partner, an enigmatic teacher; Woolley's former student and current partner, ten years Woolley's junior.
DEAN WELSH - tight-lipped New England type. Woolley's subordinate, but Marks' superior.
PEARL - the president of a secret society of fan-girls of the relationship between Marks and Woolley, Marks' obsessively devoted student.
FELICITY - Marks' roommate in a house off-campus named Sweet Pea. A professor in the Philosophy Department.
Audition Details:
Room 210 Theatre Building
Jan 14th @ 5:30p-7:30p
Jan 15th @ 4:30p-6:30p
Callbacks Jan 15th: 7:30p-9:30p
Prepare:
Prepare a one-minute comedic or romantic monologue or poem that shows your personality.
Commitment Details:
Rehearsal Period: Jan 27-Mar 27 *
Tech: Mar 28-April 3
Performances: April 4-5, 12-13
Strike: April 13
* not all actors will be called at all times
Sign Up Now:
Click HERE to sign up for an audition slot and complete an audition form below. Outside appointments available and reserved for those who cannot make the audition times. Email allison_jaye@redlands.edu for questions and more information.
See you at auditions!
Audition Form:
Click HERE to view and download the audition form. Paper copies will also be available. If you download and complete the form, please bring a printed hard copy with you to your audition.