Amadeus

by Peter Shaffer

directed by Ian Higham

Tues 14 - Sat 18 November 2023

Main Stage: 7.45pm
Saturday Matinee, 3pm

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The most celebrated composer of his age. Once a child prodigy and now – in 1781, aged 25 and newly arrived in Vienna at the court of Emperor Joseph II – an infantile, potty-mouthed genius! 

To court composer Antonio Salieri, this 'creature', blessed with a remarkable gift for music, is an abomination. A mockery of all he has ever believed in. An asinine joke played upon him by a cruel God, and a monstrosity that must be destroyed. 

Amadeus, one of the great plays of the 20^th century, is Peter Shaffer's masterpiece, a majestic exploration of rivalry, jealousy and revenge. First seen at London's National Theatre, before opening in triumph on Broadway, it later became an award-laden film, winning eight Academy Awards.

Amadeus is a riveting, must-see story about the difference between talent and true virtuosity; and a sublimely operatic, darkly engrossing take on music, madness and…whisper it... murder.

CAST

Please note: Ages given are suggested playing ages and the play covers a period of ten years.

Antonio Salieri - Court Composer (40)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (25)

Constanza Weber (later Mozart’s wife) (25)

Joseph II Emperor of Austria (40)

Baron Von Swieten (60)

Count Von Strack (60)

Count Orsini Rosenberg (50)

2 Venticelli - male gossips (20s)

AUDITION DATES

You can audition on Sunday 6th August at 6.30pm or Monday 7th August at 7pm. If successful, you will be asked to attend recalls on Wednesday 9th August at 7pm

For further information, and to register to audition please email director, Ian Higham at ian@nickhernbooks.co.uk

ENSEMBLE: The play also requires an ensemble of mixed gender and ages to provide a chorus who comment on the action of the play and perform a number of silent cameo roles. We will not be auditioning specifically for these parts. If you are interested in being considered for one of these roles please contact the director on ian@nickhernbooks.co.uk 

SCRIPTS: There are several versions published of this script. Copies of the official version being used in this production can be purchased, in advance of auditions if you would like a copy, or once you've been cast from Putney Arts Theatre. Contact info@putneyartstheatre.org.uk

AUDITION PIECES: Audition speeches and scenes from the play will be provided for you to look at when you attend the audition. For further information please contact the director at ian@nickhernbooks.co.uk 

PLEASE NOTE

We are committed to improving diversity in our casting and, unless stated for artistic reasons, we aim to actively adopt an inclusive casting policy.

This is an amateur production. You do not need to be a member of PTC to audition, but actors and crew will need to become members for £30 a year by direct debit. A £25 show fee will also need to be paid by all actors in the production. We encourage you to become a member of PTC anyway, even if not cast.

Our company is run by volunteers and we expect all actors cast in a play to volunteer for Front of House duties at least once a year. Our shows could not go up without our Front of House volunteers.