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January 28, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Auditions Feb. 4 and 5 for CSU
Dominguez Hills
Production of “Lysistrata”
(Carson,
CA) – The California
State University, Dominguez Hills Department of Theatre Arts is
holding auditions on Feb. 4 and 5 for its final play of the 2007-2008
season, the classic Greek comedy by Aristphanes, “Lysistrata.” Open
to all members of the community of all ethnicities and ages, the
auditions will take place beginning at 7 p.m. both days in the
University Theatre.
Possibly the boldest antiwar play ever
written, “Lysistrata” tells
the story of women in ancient Athens and Sparta who join together
to withhold their “offerings” to their men until they
stop the senseless war. The message of the play extends far beyond
the 5th century B.C.: make love, not war! The CSUDH Department
of Theatre version, set in more modern times, will be staged April
18-27.
The production will be directed by visiting professor of theatre
arts Marla Gam-Hudson, who has more than 30 years in the theater
profession as an actress, director and acting coach. Currently
she teaches in the theater departments at Long Beach City College,
California State University Dominguez Hills and Fullerton, and
the Orange County High School of the Arts, and is also involved
with the Huntington Beach Playhouse and the Orange Curtain Theatre.
EXAMPLES OF CHARACTERS CASTING FOR:
LYISTRATA: Strong-minded leader of women
(think Queen Latifah in “Hairspray”)
CALONICE: Fashion-minded party girl (“Desperate Housewives” type)
MYRRHINE: Bombshell (Marilyn Monroe type)
LAMPITO: Tough but sweet with a Texas accent (Diana Ross type)
MAGISTRATE: Think lead singer of the Temptations
CINESIAS: Myrrhine’s husband (Elvis
type)
Also parts are being cast for envoys, choruses of men and women,
market idlers, and porters
In preparation for the audition, individuals
should memorize a two-minute dramatic monologue of their choosing,
whether from “Lysistrata” or
any other contemporary or classical play, as well as a picture
and resume. A version of the play is available online at http://www.mlahanas.de/Greeks/Texts/Aristophanes/Lysistrata.html.
For
more information about the auditions, send an e-mail to atheaterdirector@yahoo.com and include “Lysistrata” in the subject line.
The University Theatre complex on the campus of CSU Dominguez
Hills is located on Toro Center Drive/Tamcliff Street off Victoria
Street in the city of Carson. Metered parking lots are within walking
distance. Permits are $3 and can be purchased at yellow kiosk machines
near each lot.
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About CSUDH
Department of Theatre Arts -- Accredited by the National Association of
Schools of Theatre and with
memberships
in the California
Education Theatre Association and the Southern California Educational
Theatre Association, the CSUDH Theatre Arts Department stages
six major theatrical productions each season in either its 485-seat
University Theatre or the more intimate 70-seat Edison Studio
Theatre. In addition to producing actors and actresses, the department
also educates students to be part of the community. Through its
Teatro Dominguez multicultural theatre company students take
on leadership roles in touring original and ethnic shows to local
K-12 schools; its Black Theatre Program provides courses, touring
shows and workshops that illuminate the black experience for
people of all ages and ethnicities; and the newly formed Dominguez
Bridge Theatre Company creates and produces original plays that
tell the story of the surrounding communities.
About
CSU Dominguez Hills -- California
State University, Dominguez Hills is a highly diverse,
urban university located in the South Bay, primarily
serving the
Los Angeles metropolitan area. The university prides itself
on its outstanding faculty and friendly, student-centered
environment.
Known for excellence in teacher education, nursing, psychology,
business administration, and digital media arts, new degree
programs include computer science, criminal justice,
recreation and leisure
studies, social work, and communication disorders. On campus
is the Home Depot Center, a multi-purpose sports complex
that hosts
world-class soccer, tennis, track and field, lacrosse, and
cycling.
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