TAPS Show Auditions

TAPS is excited to produce Amazons And Their Men by Jordan Harrison directed by Kathryn Walsh. 

Synopsis:
The Frau used to direct beautiful films for a fascist government. Now she’s trying to make a film that’s simply beautiful. But when telegrams start to arrive from the Minister of Propaganda, The Frau can no longer ignore the real war outside her sound stage. A darkly comical look at the role of artists during wartime, inspired by the life and work of Leni Riefenstahl.

Cast: 2 women and 2 men
Auditions are Monday 11/1/21 7-10p Logan 028

You may audition with a monologue of your choosing or sides which will be provided at auditions.

Production dates span Autumn and Winter Quarters. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday 7-10p and Saturday and Sundays between 10a and 4p. Rehearsals will break for Thanksgiving and for the break between quarters.

Performances will be January 28-29. 

The creative team will be made up of professionals from the Chicago area. If you are interested in serving on the production staff please email Brian Maschka Production Manager. The character descriptions and available staff positions are below. 

Characters: 

• the frau the filmmaker, on camera, she plays: penthesilea, queen of the Amazons.
• the extra the frau’s sister, on camera, she plays: many different nameless amazons.  
• the man  from the Jewish ghetto, on camera, he plays: achilles.
• the boy  on camera, he plays: patroclus and, later, the goddess of love.

Staff Positions: 

• Assistant Director
• Assistant Dramaturg
• Assistant Set Designer
• Assistant Costume Designer
• Assistant Lighting Designer
• Assistant Sound Designer
• Assistant Props Designer
• Assistant Production Manager
• Assistant Stage Manager
• Run Crew