OPEN CASTING CALL - EQUUS BY PETER SHAFFER

Part of the Studio After Dark Series

Audition Details:

Location:
Manes Studio Theatre
141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst, NY 11757 

* Dates: May 30th & May 31st

* Time: 7:00 -10:00

* Callbacks: June 1st at 4:30

* Preparation: Sides from the play will be provided. 

* **Important Note: The roles of Alan Strang and Jill Mason require nudity as written in the original script. All nudity is performed with respect to actor comfort and in accordance with Studio Theatre's intimacy guidelines. Actors auditioning for these roles should be comfortable with this requirement.**

* Please bring your headshot and resume.

* You may also choose to Pre-Register for a live audition by sending an email to mike@studiotheatrelongisland.com   Please indicate your role preference. 

* Video submissions should be sent to mike@studiotheatrelongisland.com Please indicate your role preference. 

Show Dates:
July 25th at 10:00 PM
July 26th at 8:00 PM
July 27th at 8:00 PM
August 1st at 8:00 PM
August 2nd at 8:00 PM

Rehearsals begin on or about June 6th (Days and times TBD)

Character Descriptions:

Alan Strang (Male, 17-20)
A disturbed young man with a passionate fascination for horses, Alan is deeply complex, struggling with his faith, family expectations, and his own desires. The role requires vulnerability, intensity, and raw emotional expression. 

Dr. Martin Dysart (Male, 40s-60s)
A psychiatrist who takes on Alan's case, Dysart is deeply introspective, questioning the meaning of passion, sanity, and normalcy as he unravels Alan's psyche. A commanding presence with a strong sense of empathy and introspection.

Jill Mason (Female, 17-20)
A free-spirited young woman who works at the stables and befriends Alan. Jill is open, curious, and represents a sense of liberation to Alan. 

Frank Strang (Male, 40s-50s)
Alan's strict and repressed father. He is a conservative figure whose rigid beliefs clash with Alan's emerging independence.

Dora Strang (Female, 40s-50s)
Alan's deeply religious mother. Dora is nurturing but holds strong, often conflicting beliefs that shape Alan's understanding of the world.

Hesther Salomon (Female, 30s-50s)
A magistrate and friend of Dysart. She is compassionate and believes in Alan's potential for recovery.

Horsemen/Nurses (Male/Female, 20s-30s)
Ensemble roles that require strong physicality and movement. The horsemen represent Alan's fascination and fixation with horses through stylized movement and presence.

Directed by Michael Blangiforti

Studio Theatre is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. All performers, regardless of ethnicity, disability, or gender identity, are encouraged to audition.