Virtual Auditions for "The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant"

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Audition Notice for: The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant by Rainer Werner Fassbinder (dir. Andrew Klaus-Vineyard)

VIRTUAL AUDITIONS

WHEN: Tuesday Sept. 7 from 5pm-8:30pm HST

WHERE: Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 862 5972 8532

Passcode: QKc09J

Cold reads welcome. Sides will be available. Drop anytime, expect to spend roughly 15 minutes.

Synopsis: A chance meeting between fashion designer Petra and aspiring model Karin leads to a torrid and ultimately toxic affair where power dynamics shift, and emotional terrorism flows freely. Petra Von Kant is a masterpiece by queer New German Cinema and theatre icon Rainer Werner Fassbinder influenced heavily by American Melodramas (especially the films of Douglas Sirk) and with a wicked sense of camp the script trades barbs that wound and wow alike.

The Production is set in early 1980’s and is imbued through and through with punk rock and underground club culture aesthetics, from the trendy artist’s loft to the fabulously over the top fashions.

All roles originally written for women, some roles listed in this production are open to gender nonconforming, trans, or non-binary actors or drag performers (the role of Valerie Von Kant specifically preferred).

CONTACT the director at aklaus@hawaii.edu with any questions.

CHARACTER LIST

PETRA VON KANT: acclaimed Fashion designer, socialite, extremely hip. In a creative rut and relying heavily on her assistant Marlene. (Open to any age or race)

VALERIE VON KANT: Petra’s mother, a widower and living financially off Petra’s fame and fortune. Loves her daughter and granddaughter despite their differences. (Preference for this role shown to queer/trans performers, open to any age or race)

GABRIELE VON KANT: Petra’s only child, passionate and petulant. In the throes of her first school crush. (Open to any age, gender, or race)

SIDONIE VON GRASENABB: Petra’s oldest friend, gossipy and passive aggressive socialite. Their relationship is fraught with an air of jealousy and contempt. (Open to any age or race, or gender expression)

KARIN THIMM: An opportunistic young woman looking to make a name for herself by any means necessary. (Open to any age or race)

MARLENE*: A loyal unspoken servant, talented artist, and designer in her own right, masochistically devoted to Petra. (Open to any age or race, or gender expression)

*This is a non-speaking but pivotal role that is in nearly every scene.

Event Sponsor
Theatre + Dance, Mānoa Campus

More Information
808-956-2601, aklaus@hawaii.edu, https://manoa.hawaii.edu/liveonstage/bittertears

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