"God Of Carnage" Play Needs Male/Female Actors
Casting call for "God Of Carnage" play. Actors needed. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis: In the 2009 Tony Award winning play, God Of Carnage by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Thompson, a playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters. Additional info: The roles of Michael, Alan, and Veronica have an audition of a phone conversation (see sides attached). If you are auditioning for Annette Raleigh, please be prepared to verbally vomit (they do not need the physical vomit – they are looking for someone who can vomit on cue with natural body movement and natural noise of vomiting). This show includes some intense physical contact. At auditions: * There are both monologues and group scenes. *You will be asked to read one monologue per character you are interested in. (see sides attached) *Alan, Michael, and Veronica have a phone conversation for auditions. *Be prepared to read one monologue in two different ways – calm, peaceful, relaxed / bitter and nasty *You will be given a scene to read. (See sides attached) *Please bring a resume and headshot (should you have one). *You will be asked to fill out an intake form upon arrival. Callbacks on Saturday, October 8th at 10:00 am. Performances: December 9th, 10th, 15th, 16h, 17th at 8:00 PM and December 10th, 11th, and 17th at 2:00 PM. PLEASE NOTE: (based on Equity and CDC guidelines) Performers must be vaccinated to participate. The director and creative team are vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of Vaccination will be asked for at the in person auditions by the Audition Proctor. Masks are to be worn in the lobby of the theater, but may be removed during the audition.
4 roles
40’s +. Alan might be the most stereotypical character of the group in that he is modeled after other slimy lawyers from countless other stories. He is the most openly rude because he frequently interrupts their meeting by talking on his cell phone. He claims that his son is a savage and does not see any point in trying to change him. He seems the most sexist of the two men, often implying that women have a host of limitations.
40’s +. Benjamin’s mother is constantly on the brink of a panic attack. In fact, she vomits during the show. The pressures of motherhood and household have eroded her self-confidence. Annette feels abandoned by her husband who is eternally preoccupied with work. At the end, Annette loses total control on stage. She is the most physically destructive of the four characters. *Annette must be able to vomit (sound wise) believably onstage.
25+. At first, Michael seems eager to create peace between the two boys and perhaps even bond with the Raleighs. He offers them food and drink. He is quick to agree with the Raleighs, even making light of the violence, commenting on how he was a leader of his own gang during his childhood.
25+. At first, she seems like the most benevolent of the bunch. Instead of resorting to litigation regarding her son Henry’s injury, she believes they can all come to an agreement about how Benjamin should make amends for his attack. Of the four characters, Veronica exhibits the strongest desire for harmony.
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