Auditions for Repertory Philippines’ “Equus” today, March 8

There are many opportunities in the acting field not only in television and the movies but also on stage.

One of them is Repertory Philippines.

Being one of the pioneers and leading theater organizations in the country, Rep has been the stepping stone of a lot of talented actors and actresses to conquer bigger avenues like Broadway and Hollywood.

One of its alumni is Lea Salonga who has given us the honors and accolades of international stage acting.

Every now and then, Rep has scheduled auditions and tests to budding theater artists both onstage and backstage.

On March 8, an audition is called among prospective talents to star in a highly controversial play, “Equus,” a Peter Shaffer’s psychodrama.

At five o’clock in the afternoon, Rep will open its search.

In “Equus,” Dr. Martin Dysart

attempts to treat Alan Strang, a teenage boy who has blinded six horses in a violent fit of passion. Dysart believes that Strang has a case of pathological religious and sexual fascination with horses, which leads the psychiatrist and his patient to a complex and disturbingly dramatic confrontation.

Richard Griffiths played Dysart and Daniel Radcliffe played Strang in both London and Broadway revivals in 2007-2008.

Rep's production of “Equus” is in search of actors for the following roles:

Alan Strang: Age 18 to 27 (can pass for 17). Height 5'5" to 5'9". He must be proficient in the English language. Acting and theater experience a plus.

Dora Strang, Alan's mother: Age 40 to 50.

Frank Strang, Alan's father: Age 40 to 50.

Hesther Salomon, a magistrate: Age 30 to 50.

Harry Dalton, stable owner: Age 40 to 60.

Jill Mason, Alan's love interest: Age

20 to 23.

Horseman: Height 5'10" and above. Lean built. Must be able to follow choreography.

Horses: Height 5'10" and above. Lean built. Must be able to follow choreography.

*Visit http://repertory.ph for more

detailed role descriptions.

Auditionees are requested to pick up the reading material for the roles they are auditioning for at the Rep office.

Auditionees are also requested to bring their biodata and one close up and one full body photograph.

For additional queries, contact Ria Pangilinan at telephone number (632) 887-0710.

Rep's production of “Equus” runs from July 9 to 25, 2010 at Onstage Theatre, Greenbelt 1, Ayala Mall, Makati City.

Audie Gemora directs.

Today, 5-9 p.m. (for major and minor roles) and on Friday, March 12, 2010, 6-9 p.m. (for the role of Alan Strang) at the Rep office, C2-A, Building C, 2316, Karrivin Plaza, Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City.