WILLIAM & JAMES

CASTING NOTICE - COMPLETE

Village Scene Productions is casting the play “William and James” by playwright Robert Tsonos (Toronto-Tokyo) and directed by VSP artistic director Davyn Ryall. The production will be performed in the original English version and also premiered in the translated French version July 25 to August 06, 2006. This coincides with the Montreal Out Games and Divers/Cité events.

Before there was Brokeback Mountain …

Before there was Truman Capote …

Before there was Oscar Wilde …

There was William & James

“William & James” takes place in 19th century Victorian England at a countryside estate out side of London. A social encounter between two aristocrats leads to a bizarre living arrangement. Trading financial and domestic security, the agreement locks the men in a battle for dependence, power, and control … an intriguing and provocative tale examining the complexities of relationships and the definitions of love. Heightened language, a playful repartee and considered delivery give this play its edgy appeal. 1 set, 2-M, 1-act, 90 minutes.

Leading roles for 4 male actors – 2 English & 2 French: both speak with upper class English dialect in the English production, and with an aristocratic French accent in the French production. Roles are open to both union (UDA) and non-union actors.

Contract is guaranteed remuneration based on gross box office receipts.

William: is aged 18-25, physically very attractive, lean but athletic look. Uses his personality, sensuality and charms to get control of what he wants in life. An extrovert, he is experienced and unabashed with his sexuality. A not so independently wealthy aristocrat with more street smarts than book smarts. A minimal nudity is required.

James: aged 30-40, Caucasian, physically slim and not overly athletic. Uses his intelligence and societal status to retain control of his environment. Experienced in commerce and social aspects of life but very naive and discreet about his sexuality. He is a wealthy well-educated aristocratic financially independent businessman. A very limited partial nudity is required.

Auditions - COMPLETE. Rehearsals are in July. For consideration please forward your actors cv and head shot to Davyn Ryall at Village Scene Productions, or via e-mail to info@villagescene.com Only candidates selected for auditions will be contacted.

Village Scene Productions, P.O. Box 142, Station C, Montreal, Qc. H2L 2H0

www.villagescene.com     info@villagescene.com    450 550-7782

Davyn Ryall
Village Scene Productions,
P.O. Box 142, Station C,
Montreal, Qc.
H2L 2H0

or via e-mail to info@villagescene.com Attn To: Davyn Ryall
Only candidates selected for auditions will be contacted.