MESA, Arizona -- September 25, 2015 -- Mesa Community College (MCC) Theatre & Film Arts Department encourages local actors to audition for Othello roles. Auditions are scheduled for October 5 & 6, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., in room TH2, located in the Mesa Community College Theatre building (1833 W. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ).
Actors will have two and a half minutes total to: A) Introduce him/herself and the two memorized monologues s/he will be performing; and, B) Perform two contrasting monologues, one of which should be from Shakespeare. Time will be called if the actor exceeds the two-and-a-half-minute time limit.
Actors should also bring a headshot and resume if available, though not required. It is recommended that actors arrive at least 15 minutes early to their scheduled audition appointment to complete an audition form. From these prepared auditions, some actors will receive callback notification to perform cold readings from scenes from the Othello scripts on October 6 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Casting will result soon after these callback cold readings are held.
Only one (1) auditioner per time slot. Use the comment section to declare interest in a specific character.
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Contact
Kevin Dressler, Director of Theatre Activities
kevin.dressler@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7538
About MCC Theatre & Film Arts
Theatrical education provides a valuable base from which to launch careers in film, television, stage, management, marketing, advertising, law, politics, theology, social work, and therapeutic fields among others. The Department provides its students with opportunities to work with industry professionals from across the country. Students have the opportunities to act, design, write, direct and crew a variety of productions. Please visit MCC’s Theatre & Film Arts online to learn more. Many MCC events are open to the public. Visit the college’s Events & News page for additional information.
About Mesa Community College
Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service-learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and life-long learning. Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degree and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the East Valley of Phoenix and includes Veteran, American Indian and International students who enrich the learning experience. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to compete locally and globally. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, MCC is one of 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The District also includes the Maricopa Corporate College and two skill centers. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu.
Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) http://www.ncahlc.org
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.