CASTING CALL: A Dallas Hedda
Bishop Arts Theatre Center is casting for A Dallas Hedda, a reimagining of Ibsen's Hedda Gabler by playwright-in-residence Franky D. Gonzalez. This production explores the psyche of a woman longing for freedom from a world that seeks to control her, continuing the conversation Ibsen began through the lens of race, religion, feminism, and social class.
Show Dates: May 1 - 11, 2025
Rehearsals: April 8 - 30, 2025
Reading: March 30, 2025 (Required if cast)
Director: Sasha Maya Ada
Audition Details:
March 16, 2025 - SIGN UP HERE
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
March 17, 2025 (FULL)
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Character Breakdown:
Hedda – White, late 20s - early 30s. Manipulative, dissatisfied, and harboring a dark and complex past. Must be able to dance well.
George – Black, same age as Hedda. Hedda’s husband, a hopeful academic vying for tenure at a local Christian college. Naïve and eager to please. A total blerd.
Brock – White, 30s. An administrator at the college and friend of George and Hedda. Cynical and opportunistic.
Elliot – Latino, late 20s - early 30s. A reformed alcoholic, former college sweetheart of Hedda, celebrated writer, and contender for the tenure position.
Talia – Latina, mid to late 20s. Elliot’s supportive partner, who helped him overcome his struggles.
What to Prepare:
✅ Bring a headshot and resume to the audition.
✅ Sides and monologue will be sent via email upon signing up.