Dead White Males

Season: 3rd July - 7th August 2010 Preview night 2nd July Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm Sunday matinée at 4.30pm The Genesian Theatre will be holding auditions for Dead White Males, by David Williamson, on 10th & 11th April 2010. A reading of the play will be held at the theatre, 420 Kent st, on Wednesday 7th April, commencing at 7pm. All are welcome to attend this reading, even if you are not interested in auditioning. Opening with a literal depiction of Roland Barthes Death of the Author, Dead White Males positions itself with a bang! as David Williamson's entry into the debate on literary theory which came to a head in the mid 1990's. This delicious satire of literary theory goes beyond the university walls, bringing us a touching study into three generations of an Australian family, all depicted by Williamson with his usual wisdom and wit. Roles available are: Angela Judd, 19, a university student "an engaging young woman with a sharp mind" William Shakespeare Not really the historical Bard, but rather a Bard conjured up by Angela to help her work through her own understanding of her studies and herself. He often shows up unasked for, but can be dismissed at a snap of her fingers. Grant Swain, a university lecturer "charismatic, articulate and animated by the intense certainty that he has a supremely important message to communicate and that he is enormously well equipped to deliver it". Melissa, 19, Angela's friend and fellow student "extremely attractive, knows it and flaunts it". Steve, a student "not conventionally handsome but appealing in a run down sort of way" Col Judd, 77, Angela's grandfather - The patriarch of the family, seen by all as causing all their problems, and only revealing his true reasons to Angela. He is splendidly revived as Lear, 'more sinned against than sinning', perhaps. Grace Judd, 74, Angela's grandmother Martin Judd, 48, Angela's father - Who feels emasculated by losing his job and having to rely on his wife to support him, and yet somehow feels free after years of working in an office. Sarah Judd, 46, Angela's mother - Who has spent her life battling the 'patriarchy', but now out of frustration tells Angela the best thing she could do with her life is find a Petruchio, get married, and have five kids. Jessica Squires, 46, Angela's aunt Monica Judd, 44, Angela's aunt Ages are for a guide only, and will not be strictly adhered to in casting this production. To book an audition, please contact Shane Bates, Dead White Males Assistant Director, at dwm@genesiantheatre.com.au or on 0425 228 209.