Cosi
by Louis Nowra
Directed by Jane Carnwath
April 13 - April 28, 2012
In 1970's Australia, as protests against the Vietnam War rage, Lewis fresh out of university with a bit of theatre experience, has been hired to work with patients in a Melbourne mental institution, to “bring them out of their shells”. None of them sing, or speak Italian, but they're determined to perform Mozart's comic opera Cosi Fan Tutte. A dark and hilarious comedy that proves it helps to be crazy when chasing your dreams.
Cosi: The Roles - Ages Approximate
| Lewis | Early 20's, has done some theatre at university, eager to “make a difference”. |
| Lucy | Early 20's, Lewis' live-in girlfriend, educated, has anti-war sympathies. |
| Nick | Early 20's, Lewis' friend, anti-war activist, somewhat self-important, directs student productions. |
| Justin(e) | Late 30's-40's, could be male or female, a social worker, a bit controlling. |
| Roy | 35-50, prone to emotional extremes, doing Cosi is his idea, has spent much of his life in institutions. |
| Henry | 40-50, a former lawyer, has great trouble engaging, has spent much of his life in institutions. |
| Doug | 20-30, likes to set fires, loves to stir things up, hasn’t been in institutions very long. |
| Cherry | 25-40, needy, bit of a bully, can be physically violent, has been in institutions for some time. |
| Julie | 21-25, institutionalized for the first time because of drug dependency. |
| Ruth | 30-40, obsessive, very smart, has been in and out of mental institutions. |
| Zac | 25-40, the musician of the group, loves his meds, has been in and out of mental institutions. |
Cosi: Audition Dates
| Thurs Jan 19 | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Sun Jan 22 | 10 am - 6 pm |
| Tues Jan 24 | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Wed Jan 25 | 6 pm - 10 pm |
Cosi: Preparation
Please prepare a short (2 minute) contemporary monologue.
You may also be asked to read from the script.
Please read the play before auditioning!
Reading copies are available at the 5th floor Performing Arts desk of the Toronto Reference Library & Theatre Ontario.
Please bring your photo and résumé. Call backs will be held on Sunday January 29.
Cosi: To Book an Audition Time
Email cosiauditions@gmail.com
or leave a message at 416-364-4170 ext 2.
Be sure to include your phone number so we can contact you! And specify your preferred role.
Auditions will be held at the Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street (SW corner of Berkeley and Adelaide).
Download a printable copy: Cosi Audition notice (MS Word).
Alumnae Theatre is a non-professional theatre company which encourages diversity in its membership and casting.
ALUMNAE THEATRE COMPANY
70 Berkeley Street
Toronto, Ontario • M5A 2W6
Phone: 416-364-4170
Email: contactus@alumnaetheatre.com