Auditions for "Tiger at the Gates"

Welcome to open auditions for "Tiger at the Gates" (The Trojan War Will Not Take Place) by Jean Giraudoux, translated by Christopher Fry.

Auditions will be held at the NoName Theatre Helsinki on Sunday 28 September at 13:00-17:00. Please note that you must register in advance in order to participate.

See below if you are unable to attend, but still wish to be considered.

The PLAY
"Tiger at the Gates" is a darkly comedic retelling of the story of the Trojan War. After Paris had abducted Helen, Hector is trying to do everything he can to prevent the war with the Greeks. He negotiates with his family, the city elders, Helen, and the Greek ambassadors. But the forces of fate and people's folly stand in his way. The play explores themes of pacifism, war, desire, and destiny. Written after World War I and right before the outbreak of World War II, it is a brutal indictment of those who crave war and all those who fail to stop it.

AVAILABLE ACTING ROLES

Note on the casting: While some of the roles are listed as M or F, they may be cast as drag. For example, Demokos, the Topman, Olpides and the Mathematician may be played by women in male drag. Cassandra may be played as gender nonconforming.

Hector – Military leader and prince of Troy (M)
Andromache – His wife (F)
Cassandra – A prophetess (F/GN)
Priam – King of Troy (M)
Hecuba – Queen of Troy (F)
Demokos – a Trojan poet (M/GN)
Paris – Prince of Troy (M)
Helen – Greek queen abducted by Paris (F)
Ulysses/Abneos – Leader of the Greeks/ Trojan statesman (M)
Ajax/Busiris – A captain in the Greek army /a Lawyer (M)
Topman /Servant – a Trojan sailor (GN)
Olpides/ Mathematician – a Trojan sailor/a Trojan mathematician (GN)

BACKSTAGE TEAM
– Tech operator (light and sound)

Familiarity with NNT’s lighting and sound systems is an advantage, but training can also be provided. Must be available and present for all the mandatory dates listed below

AVAILABILITY
You need to be available for all of the required dates: 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 25 & 26 April 2026.

REHEARSALS
Starting from 5 October, rehearsals will be held on Sundays 12–4 pm. Due to the size of the cast, we will start in smaller groups (2-3 actors, depending on availability) in October/November. The main rehearsals start in November on Sundays 12–4 pm. There may be an occasional rehearsal on Tuesday or Thursday between January and April, if there is need for extra rehearsing.

HOW TO REGISTER
Please visit the website (link below) for more info about the production and how to register. You will receive more information about the auditions after registering.

INTERESTED BUT CAN'T ATTEND?
See the website (link below) for more details on what to do.

WEBSITE LINK
https://nonametheatre.fi/auditions-for-tiger-at-the-gates/

This is a joint production between the Finn-Brit Players and Soup Troupe.

PAYMENTS
Please note that both the Finn-Brit Players and Soup Troupe are amateur theatre companies and this is not paid work but an opportunity for people to practice their hobby. If chosen, you will have to be a member to participate in the production. Annual FBP membership (February 2025–February 2026) is 50€ standard and 25€ concessions.

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• Next Saturday, 20th September, 07:00 pm, Poetry & Jazz – waves & ripples in Helsinki
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