LLCC Theatre to hold auditions for “Your Swash Is Unbuckled”

Ahoy! LLCC Theatre will hold auditions the evenings of Monday, Aug. 31 and Tuesday, Sept. 1 for its fall production of “Your Swash Is Unbuckled,” directed by Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre. Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. in Sangamon Hall South, lower level. Persons unable to audition those evenings should email mark.hardiman@llcc.edu.

“Your Swash is Unbuckled” is a collection of short stage combat plays by Jeff Goode. Each play is approximately 10 minutes long and features swashbuckling, sword-swinging action.

Performances are Nov.11, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. in the Hoogland Center for the Arts Theatre III.

All roles are open in this production. Auditions will include reading from the script and movement exercises. The cast is comprised of adults and young adults able to play 19 years and older. College students and community members are encouraged to audition. Those interested in backstage duties, stage management or serving as assistant to the director should drop by auditions for a brief conference with the director.

LLCC Theatre is committed to education in theatre, emphasizing not only performance but also growth in those involved in the production. Those participating will register for college credit or participate through LLCC’s Community Education program.

Questions may be directed to mark.hardiman@llcc.edu or by calling 217.786.4942.