Clayton Community Theatre announces auditions for The Graduate, adapted by Terry Johnson. Based on the novel by Charles Webb and the motion picture screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry. Directed by Rob Corbett.

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Auditions:

Wednesday March 26 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and Saturday March 29 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Callbacks if needed Sunday March 30. First read-through: May 1. The auditions will consist of cold readings from the script (sides available at the auditions) and will be held at the theatre: Washington University South Campus Theatre (the old CBC High School building), 6501 Clayton Rd, Clayton MO 63117. (Park in the lot to the west of the building off Clayton Road; enter at the glass doors.) Auditioners are encouraged to download the audition form and fill it out in advance. 

 

Performances:

June 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28 at 7:30pm; June 22 and 29 at 2:00pm.

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Characters:

Benjamin Braddock:  early 20s

Mr. Braddock:  late 40’s/early 50s

Mr. Robinson:  late 40s/early 50s

Mrs. Braddock: late 40s/early 50s

Mrs. Robinson:  late 40s/early 50s

Elaine Robinson:  early 20s

Desk Clerk, Waiter:  any age

Psychiatrist: 40s

Belligerent Man: 21+

Priest:  any age

Stripper:  early 20s

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Synopsis:

Benjamin Braddock, a disillusioned college graduate with no well-defined aim in life, is seduced by an older married woman, Mrs. Robinson, but then falls for her daughter, Elaine. The Graduate is an exploration in what defines love and marriage and how young people form their identities.

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Everyone who auditions will receive a complimentary ticket to any CCT production this season!