Medea Auditions
- September 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- September 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fitchburg State University, Hammond G01/G01B
Audition Information
Medea follows a brilliant foreign sorceress who sacrificed her home and family to bring great wealth and prestige to her husband, Jason, after she helped him win the Golden Fleece and built a life in Corinth. When Jason abandons Medea, and marries the younger princess of Corinth for political power, a betrayed Medea outsmarts her abusers and secures her own escape through her ruthless cunning, but with terrifying results.
- Walk-in auditions. No appointment required.
- Auditions are open to the entire Fitchburg State community and the general public.
- Auditioners are encouraged to bring a classical monologue or poem. Memorization is preferred, but not required.
- Performances will be from November 12, 13, 14, and 15th in Weston Auditorium at Fitchburg State University. Directed by Kelly Morgan.
- If you have additional questions, then please contact Professor Kelly Morgan at kmorgan@fitchburgstate.edu
Opportunity for Academic Credit
If students and/or community members wish to receive academic credit for participation in the production of Medea, then they can enroll in the 3 credit course Applied Acting. Please also reach out to director Kelly Morgan if you are interested in enrolling. (Enrollment is not required to participate in the show.)
Directions to Hammond G01/G01B
Auditions will be held in the Hammond Building on campus in rooms G01/G01B.
- The easiest way to reach G01/G01B is to enter through the front of Hammond (circled in the photo).
- Go right when you enter and walk past the game room.
- Go down a long hallway and walk past two bathrooms.
- At the end of the hallway you’ll see a glass room which is G01/G01B.
Parking on Campus
Off campus guests please park in North 1 and North 2 parking lots. Make sure to put the temporary guest parking pass inside your dashboard. Temporary Parking Pass for Auditions. Please see the campus map for details and directions. If you forget to print a pass, then we will have some extras at the auditions. Every Fitchburg State University event welcomes all members of our university community.
Recent Past Productions
Spring 2026: Cabaret in the City
About
A collection of scenes, monologues, dances, and songs about life in the big city. All members of the general public are welcome. This event is presented by the Communications Media Department in association with the Rollstone Congregational Church.
Production Team
Director: Lauren Esper
Technical Director: Jo Nazro
Stage Manager: Nick Salamack
Assistant Stage Manager: Payton Kut
Performers
- Jason Carmel
- Christian Dedier
- Sebastian Desumas
- Emerson DiSalle
- Julia Dufresne
- Campbell Greeley
- Jaylis López
- Drew Micciantuono
- Sophie Monis
- Charlie Rice-Boudreau
- Hunter Whitehead
They, Them, Those - A Stare & Share Living Museum Performance Art Exhibit
About
They, Them, Those is a thought-provoking exhibit asking the question: what is it in our nature that causes us to "other" our fellow man? Conceived, sculpted, and performed by the artists themselves. Exhibit tour followed by a post-performance discussion, moderated by Paula Collins of WORK Inc.
Presented by the Communications Media Department in association with Rollstone Congregational Church, Work Inc., and the Making Opportunity Count (MOC) Youth Innovation Center.
This exhibit of human sculptures sparked meaningful discussions in the community and may have additional public performances in the future. Interested in learning more? Watch this video on Shrewsbury Media Connection about the event.
Production Team
Concept Coordinator Kelly Morgan
Production Coordinator James Estes
Resident Technical Director Jo Nazro
Featured Sculptures
- High, I’m Clara by Julia Dufresne
- 68251-038 by Hunter Whitehead
- The Butterfly by Berika Pierre
- 3 Billion People by Christian Dedier and Annie Hart
- The Long Day by Lillian Maxwell
- A Person in Between by Roy Benson
- Titration by Drew Micciantuono and Campbell Greeley
- Relevant by Linda Gadilauskas and Marie Stansel
- Pieces of Me by Tamara Robertson Darcy
- Every Label, EVERY TIME by Emerson DiSalle
- Just Another Human by Lyanny Pinales and Mateo Larralde
Production photos by Johannes Crueger-Cain.
Fall 2025: Stop Kiss
Written by Diana Son. Directed by Denise Alexander. Technical Director Jo Nazro.
About
Setting: New York City, 1998
Callie is a traffic reporter who has grown tired of New York City. Sara is a fresh face from St. Louis hoping to make a difference as a school teacher in the Bronx. Both women have boyfriends, but as their friendship develops into something more, they begin to question what they really want in life. Their first kiss provokes a violent attack that transforms their lives in surprising ways. “Something as thought-provoking and ultimately moving as STOP KISS is a joy to experience.” — The Star-Ledger
Main Cast
- Callie: Emerson DiSalle
- Sara: Julia Dufresne
- George: Hunter Whitehead
- Peter: Noah Barnes
- Detective Cole: Thomas Meehan
- Mrs. Winsley/Nurse: Lina Kherallah
Understudies
- Callie: Keren Noonan
- Sara: Jaylis Lopez
- Peter: Sebastian Desumas
- Detective Cole: Nicolas Salamack