Whitefish Theatre Company is looking for actors to audition for its upcoming Black Curtain Staged Reading production.

Auditions for “Elephant’s Graveyard” by George Brandt will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 7 in the O’Shaughnessy Center.

“Elephant’s Graveyard” is based on true events: the tragic collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee that resulted in the only known lynching of an elephant. Set in September 1916, the play combines historical fact and legend, exploring the deep-seated craving for spectacle, violence and revenge.

The play is a combination of monologues of circus performers and crew, along with members of the community.  

“It cracks our hearts without ever showing us a drop of blood, a hanging chain or a trunk,” according to the Austin Chronicle.

Whitefish Theatre Company Artistic Director Jesse DeVine will direct this show.

No preparation is required. The cast will be composed of 10 to 12 people ages 16 and up.

“I am hoping for a diverse ensemble; actors will be double cast,” DeVine said.

There will be a three-week rehearsal period, and actors will be using scripts for the performance. The show will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27 in the O’Shaughnessy Center.

Please arrive at auditions early to fill out audition applications and study the materials provided. For more information, contact Whitefish Theatre Company at 862-5371.