The Northeast State Community College Department of Theater announces open auditions next week for its fall production of the classic Jules Verne adventure story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Performers are invited to two open auditions scheduled Sept. 4th & 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Regional Center for the Performing Arts (RCPA) Theatre on the Blountville campus next to Tri-Cities Airport. Performers are asked to prepare a one-minute comedic or dramatic monologue. This production of 20,000 Leagues is a drama/comedy/satire. The production is seeking to cast 12-30 actors. The play is being presented by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Ill.
The story brings together prolific naturalist Professor Arronax, his devoted assistant Conseil, and the gritty harpooner Ned Land. They join the mysterious Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus, the world’s first submarine vessel for an unforgettable adventure. While this work is primarily an adaptation of the classic story, it also weaves in satire with references from well-known ’80s and ’90s action-comedy films to give the script a contemporary flavor.
Performers are asked to assemble in the lobby of the RCPA Theater. Callbacks will be made on Sept. 6 between 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Production dates are Nov. 8-12.
For more information, contact Northeast State Theater at 423.354.2479 or e-mail emsloan@NortheastState.edu.