Auditions for:
Isaac’s Eye
Directed by Matthew Ralph
Audition Dates:
Mon, Oct 26th (5-9pm)
Auditions by Appointment: Check Back for Sign-Ups
About the Show: A young Isaac Newton arrives at Cambridge eager to prove himself, only to discover that new ideas can be as dangerous as they are brilliant. As scientific discovery clashes with religion, politics, and fear of change, ambition sparks a high-stakes struggle in this contemporary take on timeless ideas.
If you have questions, or would like to be considered but cannot make auditions, please contact Matthew directly to make other arrangements at
mralph222@gmail.com
Needed:
– 4 Actors
– Performers of all genders, races, and identities are warmly welcomed and encouraged to audition
Character Breakdown:
- Isaac Newton – M, 20’s, A small, highly educated, arrogant, young man of great ambition seeking to cement is legacy into the annals of time
- Robert Hooke – M, 40’s, A highly educated, arrogant, middle-aged scientist looking to protect his theories and gatekeep young overly ambitious upstarts who challenge his research
- Catherine – F, early 30’s, values family and sees it as the means to legacy. Intelligent. Runs an apothecary.
- Actor (Dying Man named Sam) – M/F, any age, dies of illness, acts as a narrator, and can be of any age or gender.
Audition Details/Materials
- Auditions will consist of:
- Performing a 60 second monologue of your choice
- Memorization is NOT required for your audition but is encouraged
- If you need help finding a monologue to audition with, contact Matthew at his email above
Important Dates:
- Rehearsals start Nov 23rd (Final rehearsal schedule will be created once cast)
- Performing January 15-16, 21-24 and 28-31, 2027 (10 Total Performances)
- Actors MUST be available for all performances before auditioning. Priority in casting may be given to actors with fewer conflicts during rehearsals.