Upstart Crows Productions Auditions

press release: Sophocles' play, first staged in the fifth century B.C., stands as a timely exploration of the conflict between those who affirm the individual's human rights and those who must protect the state's security. During the War of the Seven Against Thebes, Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, learns that her brothers have killed each other, having been forced onto opposing sides of the battle. When Creon, king of Thebes, grants burial of one but not the "treacherous" other, Antigone defies his order, believing it her duty to bury all of her close kin. Enraged, Creon condemns her to death, and his soldiers wall her up in a tomb. While Creon eventually agrees to Antigone's release, it is too late: She takes her own life, initiating a tragic repetition of events in her family's history.

 Actors age 10-22 are invited to audition. Auditions will be held at Madison Central Library, 201 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703, Room 111

 May 7 from 1 - 5pm; May 13 from 1 - 5 pm

 No preparation necessary. Sides will be provided. Please bring resume and headshot. Casting is gender- and ethinicity-blind. All are invited to audition!

 Dress rehearsal and performances at Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Road.  Dress rehearsal July 26, 5-10pm. Performances July 27, 28, 29 at 7:00pm

For more information, contact us at upstartcrowstheatre@gmail.com or 608-827-9482