AUDITIONS

Seeking two actors (not gender-specific, age 18+) to join the already established cast of  Cry Innocent: the People vs. Bridget Bishop, Produced by History Alive, Inc. in Salem, MA. Must be available morning and afternoon hours, at least three days per week. Strong vocal projection and ultra-clear articulation are a must. Improv and character doubling skills essential. Bilingual skills and/or ASL skills a plus. Training begins immediately.

Cry Innocent is the interactive witch trial hearing of Bridget Bishop, in which the audience plays the role of the jury. Now in its 27th year, Cry Innocent continues to perform multiple shows daily during Salem’s “tourist season” and has a year-round schedule of private and school shows. Visit historyalivesalem.com to learn more about the company. Email historyaliveinc@gmail.com to set up an audition appointment.

Auditions typically consist of a reading from the script and some improv exercises. Additionally, please prepare a two-minute classical monologue. You can expect the initial interview / audition to last about an hour. Call backs consist of group ensemble and improv activities.

You’ll be asked to bring, or send ahead, a headshot, resumé,  and a list of conflicts between August and November.

It’s to the advantage of applicants to have a good understanding of Salem’s history and the layout of downtown Salem.

Acting positions are paid.

Now in its 27th year, Cry Innocent: the People vs. Bridget Bishop is the audience-interactive witchcraft pre-trial of Bridget Bishop. Goodwife Bishop was the first person executed in the Salem witchcraft ordeal of 1692. The piece, while taken from the transcripts, is also highly theatrical. It employs character doubling, a performance poetry type exposition, and lots of improv from a historical base.

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