"A View from The Bride" Play Looking for Performers
Seeking talent for "A View from The Bride" Play. Please see the details below. Additional info: Audition requirements: a 1-3 minute monologue plus cold readings from the script. Callbacks if needed, March 4, 10:00 am If you are interested, please apply.
14 roles
A Longshoreman. Eddie lives with his wife, Beatrice and orphaned niece, Catherine, in Red Hook Brooklyn. Eddie is an inarticulate character and is powerless in the face of his tragic fate. He harbors a secret lust for his niece Catherine which causes his eventually destruction. Principals or Supporting role.
The wife of Eddie Carbone and aunt of Catherine. Beatrice has raised Catherine from the time she was very young and acts as Catherine's mother. Beatrice is a warm and caring woman, more reasonable than Eddie. Beatrice is aware of the feelings Eddie has toward Catherine, which he himself cannot acknowledge. Principals or Supporting role.
The niece of Eddie Carbone and Beatrice. Catherine is a beautiful, smart, young Italian girl who is very popular among the boys in the community. Catherine seeks approval from her uncle and struggles when Eddie does not approve of Rodolpho, the man she intends to marry. Principals or Supporting role.
Beatrice's young, blonde cousin from Italy. Rodolpho sings jazz and is an upbeat, ambitious young man. To Eddie, Rodolpho seems effeminate because he also cooks, sews, and loves to dance. Rodolpho desires to be an American and have all the privileges of Western society. Eddie is suspicious of Rodolpho and jealous of his attention to Catherine. Note: The actor playing Rodolpho must either be blond or be willing to dye his hair or wear a realistic looking wig. Principals or Supporting role.
The cousin of Beatrice. Marco comes to the U.S. to work and make money to send back to his wife and children in Italy. Marco is a hard-working Italian man who is a powerful, sympathetic leader. He is a contrast to his exuberant brother, Rodolpho. Principals or Supporting role.
An Italian-American lawyer. Alfieri is the “Greek chorus” of the story. He speaks directly to the audience and attempts to make clear the greater social and moral implications of the story. He also has two important scenes with Eddie. Principals or Supporting role.
A Longshoreman and friend of Eddie's. Mike is often seen with Louis outside the Carbone home. Smaller Roles: (may be doubled).
A Longshoreman and friend of Eddie's. Louis hangs out with Mike outside Eddie's home. Smaller Roles: (may be doubled).
A friend of the Carbones. He assists Marco and Rodolpho off the ship and brings them safely to Beatrice's home. Smaller Roles: (may be doubled).
One of two officers from the Immigration Bureau who comes to look for Marco and Rodolpho at Eddie's request. Smaller Roles: (may be doubled).
One of two officers from the Immigration Bureau who comes to look for Marco and Rodolpho at Eddie's request. Smaller Roles: (may be doubled).
Non-speaking. Smaller Roles: (may be doubled).
Non-speaking. Smaller Roles: (may be doubled).
Illegal immigrants living with the Liparis, non-speaking. Smaller Roles: (may be doubled).