Are you interested in acting? Whether you have experience or not, all are welcome to audition for the senior directed senior project, Flowers for Algernon.
Flowers for Algernon is a one act play that follows Charlie Gordon, a non neurotypical individual, and the strange interweaving of Charlie’s life with that of Algernon, a lab mouse. Experimental surgery has been performed on Algernon increasing his intelligence fourfold. The operation is tried on Charlie, who rapidly changes from an IQ of 68 to a genius level, far more intelligent than Charlie’s teacher or the doctors who created the operating technique. As Charlie approaches the peak of brilliance, Algernon shows frightening symptoms of regression. This play comments on how society views intelligence and the treatment of individuals who do not fit into society’s pre-determined boxes. This show is poignant, romantic, funny, and tragic, but with hope of Charlie’s indomitable spirit and kindness, we can all learn to love who we are.
If you would like to audition, sign ups are on the call board next to the main office of Chappelear. Sign up for a 10 minute time slot, grab an audition sheet, and bring a short dramatic monologue (memorization not required) and be prepared to have some fun.
If you would like to work on the show, but do not want to be on the cast, crew forms are available!
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Theatre and Dance Department
Contact: Catie Hyatt at cahyatt@owu.edu