Argonautika
Show Info
| Title | Argonautika | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playwright | Mary Zimmerman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Director | Josh Turner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stage Manager | Meenakshi Chinmai | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category | Mainstage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First Rehearsal | September 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Load In/Tech /Dress | October 31 – November 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performances | November 7-9 and 12-15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roles to be cast | Age (Presentation) | Description | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First Woman - Hera, Alcimede, Third woman of Lemnos |
All characters can be 20-60 years old, except for Medea and Pelias’s son.
The age presentation for Medea and Pelias’s son is 18-22 |
Each character track is subject to change and will be broken into several tracks following casting. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Second Woman - Athena | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Third Woman - Medea, Rumor, Dryope, Second woman of Lemnos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fourth Woman - Andromeda, Pelias’s Son, Fourth Woman of Lemnos, Eros, Goddess of the Desert | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fifth Woman - Aphrodite, First Woman of Lemnos, Goddess of the Desert, Meleager's Mother | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First Man - Jason | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Second Man - Idmon, Cepheus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Third Man - Meleager, Asterion, Boreas, Zetes, Euphemos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fourth Man - Pelias, Tiphys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fifth Man – Castor, Ghost, Phineus, Fury, Apsyrtos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sixth Man - Pollux | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seventh Man – Uncle, Polyphemus, Amycus, Styrus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eighth Man – Hercules, Aeëtes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ninth Man – Hylas, Dymas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Synopsis | Mary Zimmerman's mesmerizing play recounts the adventures of Jason and his crew aboard the Argo on a perilous mission to cross the forbidden ocean in a quest for the Golden Fleece. Written by Mary Zimmerman. Adapted from The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts. The play follows Jason and his crew, the Argonauts, as they embark on a perilous voyage across a forbidden ocean. Their mission is to obtain the Golden Fleece, a task that requires them to overcome numerous obstacles. Along the way, they encounter a variety of mythical beings, including monsters, goddesses, and nymphs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notices | This show contains a scene of simulated sex. This show will be color consciously cast with a minimum 50% actors of color. Fight Choreography Breakdown
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Intimacy Choreography Breakdown
| Page | Stage Directions/ Planned Action | Character(s) | Notes |
| 34 | Athena embraces Idmon violently from behind. He begins to moan | Athena and Idmon | |
| 36 | Music ends as Athena releases Idmon. | Athena and Idmon | |
| 44 | Aeson carries Alcimede, like a bride.... | Aeson and Alcimede | |
| 59 | Oh love you have left me | The women of Lymnos | They touch during the songs |
| 82 | Jason tries to be polite and not recoil as Phineus crawls toward him and clings to him | Jason and Phineus | |
| 84 | Jason pushes bread into Phineus’s mouth | Jason and Phineus | |
| 114 | He tries to take her hands. She pulls away, highly agitated. | Jason and Medea | |
| 115 | Touching her face gently | Jason and Medea | |
| 115 | Clasping his hands | Jason and Medea | |
| 115 | They are very close | Jason and Medea | |
| 115 | She hands him..... He begins to kiss her. She pulls away. | Jason and Medea | |
| 116 | She takes the cloth and washes his back .....turns away | Jason and Medea | |
| 117 | They kiss. Then she pulls away. | Jason and Medea | |
| 117 | Embracing her | Jason and Medea | |
| 117 | The sound......Medea grows giddy, laughing and kissing Jason as the oath goes on. | Jason and Medea | |
| 118 | Laughing, teasingly putting a finger to his lips | Jason and Medea | |
| 127 | Music. During the following, Medea and Jason embrace and make love on the fleece | Jason and Medea | Simulated sex |
| 136 | Athena embraces Idmon from behind, her hand on his heart | Athena and Idmon | |
| 137 | During the following......Medea rides on Jason’s shoulders | Jason and Medea | |
| 142 | Medea goes to the bucket, kneels down, and strips off her bloody dress | Medea |
9/22-10/2 Navaratri, 10/2 Dasara/ Dussehra, 10/2 Yom Kippur*, 10/6-10/13 Sukkot*, 10/13 Indigenous Peoples' Day, 10/13 Columbus Day (Fed. Observed), 10/13-10/15 Sh’mini Atzeret *, 10/15 Simchat Torah*, 10/20 Diwali, 10/31 Halloween/ All Hallows Eve, 11/1 All Saints Day, 11/1 Dia de los Muertos, 11/1 Samhain*, 11/2 Daylight Saving Time Ends, 11/4 Election Day, 11/5 Loy Krathong , 11/11 Veteran’s Day (Fed. Observed)
* Holidays marked with an asterisk (*) begin at sundown on the previous day.
Callback List
Thank you for coming in to play and move today! We would like to see the following people for sides in the 4pm-8pm slot.
*Please note that if you are not called back for the second portion of the day that you are still being considered for the show*
Group 1: 4pm-6pm | Group 2: 6pm-8pm |
Kaiya Kralik Ephram Sinnwell Vivian Bonde Aidan Seville Logan Westin Thomas McCarthy Zoe Mae Nolte Norah Logan Leah Urzendowski Hunter Meyer Dale Leonheart Aleesa Lavrenko Jasper Rood Raphael Thome Flynn Milligan
| Creyton Conrey Shelby Landuyt Luis Avalos Rai San Martin Preston Coleman Brennan Malone Madeline Rodriguez Kylen Phillips Alex Smith-Perry Alicia Philadelphia Chloe Schwab Kita Bond Elizabeth Nigg Thomas McCarthy |
Argonautika callbacks will begin with a movement/ensemble call to get a sense of the actor's ability to play in an ensemble, take direction, and utilize special skills such as singing, tumbling, juggling etc. Please wear black movement clothing that is comfortable to move.
After the first half of the day, a new list will be posted with new groupings and times to read sides in the 4-8pm portion of callbacks.
*Please note that if you are not called back for the second portion of the day that you are still being considered for the show*
To Do Before Your Callback: Everyone called back for a mainstage production will need to complete this Performer Comfort & Consent Questionnaire. This form is intended to ensure performer comfort and clarity around costuming, staging, and quick-change needs. It will not be used during the casting process and will only be shared with the costume designer and shop after the roles have been accepted. If you are called back for both mainstage shows, you only need to complete the questionnaire once.
Below are the groupings for the 11-3pm portion of callbacks:
Group 1: 11-12pm | Group 2: 12-1pm |
Hunter Meyer | Leah Urzendowski |
Dale Leonheart | Alyssa Benitez |
Hayden Robertson | Raphael Thome |
Isabelle Vallina | Lucas De La Rosa |
Aleesa Lavrenko | Stephanie Decker |
Dan Dickerson | Gavin Gilbert |
Logan McClellan | Katelyn Trimble |
Jillian Witt | Abby Weiss |
Shelby Landuyt | Elizabeth Nigg |
Carden Green | Jasper Rood |
Mar Y Luna Haskins | Auden Eaton |
Charley Jones | Creyton Conrey |
Evan Schmidt | Logan Westin |
Ken Van Egdon | Jordan Kinney |
Group 3: 1-2pm | Group 4: 2-3pm |
Brennen Malone | Preston Coleman |
Madeline Rodriguez | Alicia Philadelphia |
Kylen Phillips | Chloe Schwab |
Raimundo San Martin | Alex Smith-Perry |
Nicolette Mayer | Luis Avalos |
Kita Bond | Aidan Seville |
Haydon Bailey | Thomas McCarthy |
Flynn Milligan | Zoe Mae Nolte |
Kaiya Kralik | Margaret Williamson |
Ephram Sinnwell | Norah Logan |
Vivian Bonde
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Questions or concerns? Email aasrith-veerapaneni@uiowa.edu
Cast List
ARGONAUTIKA
CAST LIST
Thank you to all who auditioned!! We saw some amazing talent throughout this weekend. Below is the Cast list. Please keep in mind that some roles within the tracks may be shifted, but generally, the first role listed will remain the same.
| First Woman (Hera, Alcimede, Third Woman of Lemnos) | Zoe Nolte |
| Second Woman (Athena) | Chloe Shwab |
| Third Woman (Medea, Rumor, Dryope, Second Woman of Lemnos) | Kita Bond |
| Fourth Woman (Andromeda, Pelia’s son, Fourth Woman of Lemnos, Eros, Goddess of the Desert) | Madeline Rodriguez |
| Fifth Woman (Aphrodite, Atalanta, First Woman of Lemnos, Goddess of Desert, Meleager’s Mother) | Elizabeth Nigg |
| First Man (Jason) | Luis Avalos |
| Second Man (Idmon, Cepheus) | Preston Coleman |
| Third Man (Meleager, Asterion, Boreas, Zetes, Euphemos) | Aidan Seville |
| Fourth Man (Pelias, Tiphys) | Rai San Martin |
| Fifth Man (Castor, Ghost, Phineus, Fury, Apsyrtos) | Creyton Conrey |
| Sixth Man (Pollux) | Thomas McCarthy |
| Seventh Man (Uncle, Polyphemus, Amycus, Styrus) | Kylen Philips |
| Eighth Man (Hercules, Aeetes) | Brennen Malone |
| Ninth Man (Hylas, Dymas) | Alex Smith-Perry |
Please email Meenakshi Chinmai (meenakshi-kn@uiowa.edu) to accept or decline the role by noon on Wednesday, 03 Sept 2025.
Contact
Questions or concerns?
Meenakshi Chinmai, Stage Manager: meenakshi-kn@uiowa.edu