Casting Breakdown: Eyes for Consuela
Written by: Sam ShepardDirector: Will Osmond
Audition Date: Wednesday 18 January 7:45pm
Audition Requirements: You do not need to prepare anything for this audition. If you can access a copy of the play, you might want to read it.
Playing Dates: Monday 14 – Saturday 19 May
Overview:
Henry is a lost soul from the American middle-class. Middle aged, unmoored and alone in a squalid, vine-shrouded "hotel" amid snakes, lizards and ghosts. He has left the woman he loves many miles away. One night, on a walk through the underbrush, he is set upon by a peasant bearing a machete and a slender knife, which he will use to cut the eyes from Henry's head and give them as a present to his girlfriend, Consuela. Henry’s sanity is pushed to its limits. Both men examine what has taken them from the women they love and what desperate sacrificial price might reunite them with their women. A thrilling drama that will have you on the edge of your seat!
Cast size: 4 (3m/1f)
Important Notes: Accents required for all parts includes General American and Mexican Spanish (don’t be put off by this – help will be given).Characters of Henry and Amado must be able to hold a play.Eye colour important to the characters of Henry and Amado – actors with the wrong coloured eyes will be required to wear coloured lenses.
Characters:
Henry – male – middle-class American who is attempting to escape his problems at home by going to Mexico.Thoughtful, intense, confused.Recently separated from his wife. One of two lead characters – experienced actor required. Preferably brown eyes (or willingness to wear coloured contacts). Playing range 45 – 55. American accent.
Amado – male – from a small village in Mexico, living life as a bandit.A man on a mission.A desperado.Philosophical. Intense.One of two lead characters – experienced actor required. Mexican Spanish Accent.Preferably Olive complexion and dark brown eyes, but not essential – please audition regardless. Playing range 35 – 45.
Viejo – male – a property owner from a small village in Mexico.Mysterious.Illusive.Strange.Small part but important.Playing range 60+
Consuela – female – the spirit of a young girl, Amado’s wife.Dances in the play but doesn’t need dance training just a willingness and confidence to try – Mexican Folk Dancing. Playing range – 17 - 25
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If you would like to audition for this play or have any questions, please let the director know.
