None Escape is an adaptation of The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells set in a trauma support group in the present day. The story follows Prentiss, who tells the support group her story of being shipwrecked on a mysterious island inhabited by Moreau, a scientist conducting disturbing experiments in vivisection, transforming animals into human-like creatures. As Prentiss tells her story, the space and actors around her become the set, the props, and the characters. The transformation of actors into Beast Folk is accomplished with movement and drugstore makeup. Ultimately, the play ends on a note of optimism as the Beasts transform back into human characters, then back into actors, and the audience and cast come together as one.

Content note: Depictions of alcoholism, religious indoctrination, death by strangulation and gunshot. References to animal abuse, domestic violence, waking up in surgery, suicide. 

General Audition Info

Auditions will consist of a movement exercise and cold scene readings. You should  review all of the audition sides, as you may be asked to read any of them during your audition. Copies will be provided. It is not necessary to memorize any of the sides. We are not requesting monologues for this audition.

Many of the roles in this show will require animal-like physicality and comfort with light, non-dance, choreography. Please be sure to wear clothing that allows for movement to your audition!

Audition Materials: Character descriptions and audition information (including sides) are provided in advance. If you have trouble accessing these files, please email auditions@theatreatfirst.org and we will send them to you.

Casting: All roles are open and available to actors of every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a diverse cast for this show including members from the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Though characters have a listed gender, actors of all genders will be considered.