The Daggers Before Me

Production Company
Darkspell Projects
Producer(s)
Darcy Knopp
Director(s)
Darcy Knopp
Casting Director(s): 
Darcy Knopp
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Theatre / Live Performance
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

volunteer

Audition Date(s)
Monday May 6 and Wednesday May 8
Audition Location
Langley Little Theatre (4307 200st Langley, BC)
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
July 16-July 27
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Langley Little Theatre
Submission Deadline
Monday, May 6, 2024
Submission Instructions

All submission inquiries can be made to director Darcy J Knopp via tinman_32@hotmail.com.

Project Synopsis
It's opening night for the company’s production of "the Scottish Play" and things aren't going well. Vinnie is struggling with the burden of being the star. His relationship with the make-up designer is complicated and a drain on his focus. His co-star is trying to sabotage him, and he's nursing an injury that the pain-killers can't fix. The curtain is only hours from going up and disaster threatens to derail Vinnie's career and threaten his future.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

The audition will consist of a cold read of selected scenes from the script and paired up with a scene partner.

This is part of the Siloam Festival, a 10 day event from July 18-27 featuring original works from local playwrights hosted by the Langley Little Theatre.

Character 1
Vinnie
Age
20-30
Gender
Male
Description
The lead in the companies latest Shakespearean production. He was desperate to prove his talent, but the world seems to be conspiring against him.
Character 2
Shauna
Age
20-30
Gender
Female
Description
The make-up designer on the show. Her relationship with Vinnie is complicated thanks to issues with trust and addiction.
Character 3
Tyson
Age
20-30
Gender
Open
Description
The eternal optimist and Vinnie's best friend who's desperately trying to drag him to a successful performance.
Character 4
Van
Age
25-35
Gender
Male
Description
The company veteran who was over-looked for the lead and is willing to jeopardize the show to make himself look better.