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PdA seeks teen actors for The Tempest

Director Jessica Anne Nelson is looking for 10 young thespians to fill the roles of Prospero, Caliban and Ariel, among others, for an original adaptation of The Tempest.
Jessica Anne Nelson
Jessica Anne Nelson

One of the last plays penned by William Shakespeare will be performed by teens in Coquitlam in late July.

And director Jessica Anne Nelson is looking for 10 young thespians to fill the roles of Prospero, Caliban and Ariel, among others, for an original adaptation of The Tempest.

Auditions for the 2019 Summer Teen Theatre Troupe take place on Saturday, May 11 at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam).

Candidates must be between the ages of 15 and 18 and available for rehearsals and performances from July 2 to 28; applicants will be asked to give a one-minute monologue of their choice and show musical talent.

Each actor cast will receive $500.

To book an audition or for more information, call Place des Arts events co-ordinator Michael Fera at 604-664-1636 (ext. 34) or email [email protected]