GreenMan Theatre Troupe to hold auditions for October's 'Graveside Stories'
GreenMan Theatre Troupe, now in its 20th season, is hosting auditions Aug. 13-14 for the annual "Graveside Stories" Cemetery Walk. It's an opportunity for those wanting to hone or test their performance skills while sharing stories of Elmhurst residents of years past.
Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Aug. 13-14, at First United Methodist Church of Elmhurst, 232 S. York St.
On performance days, tours will walk through the cemetery, stopping at characters' graves to hear their stories.
"This performance is perfect for beginners because there's not a huge number of lines to memorize, and there's the ability to try things out and experiment," said Becca Easley, director. "There are fewer rehearsals and performances than with plays," she added. "We perform in the evening with a lighted lantern walk on Friday, Oct. 5, and during the early afternoon on Saturday, October 6."
There will be three solo performances and three roles done in scene style with partners. To sign up for an audition slot, email gmttauditions@gmail.com.
Those doing walk-up auditions should arrive no later than 7:30 p.m. each night. Auditions will consist of readings from the script, with sides provided in advance for email registrants, or cold readings for walk-ups.
A coproduction between GreenMan Theatre Troupe and the Elmhurst History Museum, the performances will run Oct. 5-6, at the St. Peter & St. Mary Cemetery in Elmhurst.
For details, visit www.greenmantheatre.org.
In its 20th season, GreenMan Theatre Troupe is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide a source of cultural enrichment and pride for the community by presenting diverse, quality productions and providing opportunities for personal growth in the theatrical arts. GreenMan has been presenting plays in Elmhurst since being founded in 2003. Past productions include "The Odd Couple," "Dracula," and "Pride and Prejudice."
GreenMan also offers classes and workshops for members and the community and welcomes new members and participants in all aspects of theater production. GreenMan programs are partially supported by Explore Elmhurst, as well as other individual and corporate donations.