Amadeus

Blak Yak Theatre is proud to announce auditions for its second production of 2001: Peter Shaffer's powerful drama, "Amadeus". The season will run in July.

Although men of all ages are needed, there will be roles available for women. Please phone the director for more information.

Characters:

Male Roles:
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Antonio Salieri
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Emperor Joseph II
Mr Venticello - Gossip

Female Roles:
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Constanze Mozart
Miss Venticello - Gossip

Cross-dressing Roles:
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Johann Kilian von Strack - Groom of the Imperial Chamber Count
Orsini-Rosenberg - Director of the Imperial Opera
Baron van Swieten - Prefect of the Imperial Library

Non-speaking Roles:
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Kapellmeister Bonno (Male)
Madame Salieri (Female)
Katherina Cavalieri (Female)
Valet to Salieri (Male or Female)
Cook to Salieri (Male or Female)
Various Citizen of Vienna (Anyone who's interested!)

'Amadeus' is the story of Salieri's jealousy and of his plot to destroy Mozart.
The play is set in Vienna in Novemer 1823, and in the years 1781 to 1791.

Anyone interested in working as stage crew are also welcome. There are no blackout scene changes, so the crew (in the costume of servants) are an integral part of the action.