Pratidhwani is announcing auditions for HOUSE OF JOY by Madhuri Shekar, a play in English, co-produced with Seattle Public Theater. Co-directed by Agastya Kohli and Moumita Bhattacharya.

 

Rehearsals will begin in Feb, and the play will run May 16th through June 8th. See full schedule below.

 

Auditions will consist of reading from the script. More information will be shared with those who register to audition. Resumes and headshots are welcome, but optional. Call backs will be held if needed, and announced at a later time.

 

Three audition dates (options) are available. Actors need to sign up for only one slot, on either of the three days. 

 

Day 1: Sun Nov 17: 2:30-5:00 PM. Redmond Library, Meeting Room 1.

Day 2: Tue Nov 19: 5:30-7:00 PM. Bellevue Library, Meeting Room 1.

Day 3: Sat Nov 23: 12:30-5:00 PM. Mercer Island Library, Large Meeting Room. 

 

Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0845AAA922A7F94-52712134-house

 

Characters:

The notes below are character descriptions, not actor requirements. If you are someone who can represent the characters convincingly, you are welcome to audition.

ROSHNI: 19, F. A junior bodyguard employed in the Emperor’s harem, the House. The actor cast in this role requires Indian classical dance proficiency.

MARIYAM: 17, F. The Emperor’s youngest wife, and current Chief Queen. Innocent, naive. Falls in love with Roshni. Victim of the emperor and Noorah.

HAMIDA: Early 20s, F. Roshni’s best friend, and an ambitious fellow bodyguard.  The actor cast in this role requires Indian classical dance proficiency.

NOORAH: 40s, F. Eldest daughter of the Emperor, and ruler of the House. 

SALIMA: 30s/40s, Gender Fluid. The chief administrator of the House, and Princess Noorah's most trusted advisor. 

GULAL: 60s, F. The Chief Bodyguard, head of the Emperor’s Secret Service. AThe actor cast in this role requires Indian classical dance proficiency.

KHADIJA/MEHR: 20s/60s, F. Spirits of the dead. A guard, and a former Empress.

Production Schedule:

Rehearsals begin: Feb 2025

Tech Rehearsals: Weds April 30th - Sunday May 11th , 2025
Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday May 13th, 2025
Preview (first audience): Wed May 14th, 2025
Back to Tech; Thurs  May 15th, 2025
Opening: Fri May 16th, 2025
Closing: June 8th, 2025
 

If you are interested in learning more about Pratidhwani or for more information regarding these auditions, please contact us at casting@pratidhwani.org or visit our website http://www.pratidhwani.org