PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University Performing Arts is inviting area community members to audition later this month for a part in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” a play by Dale Wasserman, adapted from the novel by Ken Kesey, and directed by Benjamin Gonzales.
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is the story of Randle P. McMurphy, a charming rogue who avoids the rigors of prison by opting to serve time at an Oregon state psychiatric hospital in the ward of the fierce Nurse Ratched. In this tragicomic allegory, McMurphy inspires his complacent ward-mates to rebel as they discover their true identities and destinies.
Auditions are open to all and will be held on the WSU campus at the Wadleigh Theatre inside Daggy Hall., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 21 and 22.
No preparation is required and it is only necessary to attend one of these sessions. Callback auditions will take place Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. in Wadleigh Theatre.
Performances are scheduled for April 3, 4, 10 and 11 at WSU’s Jones Theatre in Daggy Hall.
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is presented by WSU Performing Arts through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
For more information contact Benjamin Gonzales at bgonzales@wsu.edu. An audition flyer and directions to Daggy Hall are available at www.performingarts.wsu.edu.
Contact:
Gail Siegel, 509-335-8522, gsiegel@wsu.edu
Benjamin Gonzales, 509-335-8219, bgonzales@wsu.edu