Casting Call For Upcoming Stage Play "Harvey"
Actors needed for "Harvey" play. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Synopsis: Set in the 1940s, “Harvey” tells the tale of Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend Harvey, who just happens to be a six-foot tall invisible rabbit. As Elwood’s behavior becomes too much for his sister to deal with, she seeks to have him committed to a sanitarium. That process, along with the conversations and interactions it sparks, provides a funny and poignant look at the importance of family, love, and the individual’s role within society and their relation to society as a whole. Rate: Actors are volunteers and are not paid. Additional info: This is a non-equity production. Directors strongly encourage all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sizes, as well as performers with disabilities to audition. What You Need to Audition: Auditions will consist of reading scenes from the show, no prepared monologues are needed. During auditions, actors will be asked to complete a rehearsal application and read from the script. Attendance on both days is not required. All roles are open. When you attend auditions, a list of rehearsal dates will be available and you will be asked to advise of any conflicts. Please be aware that some casting decisions may be based in part on actor availability. Show Dates: April 28, 29, 30 and May 5, 6, 7 (Two shows will be played on Saturday, May 6) Show Closes: Sunday, May 7.
11 roles
A friendly, likable man – dignified with a dreamy twinkle in his eye– who just happens to have a 6-foot invisible rabbit as a friend. He also happens to drink- a lot. This does not affect his manner, however– he’s not a drunk, not loud and boisterous. He’s simply a man who never met a stranger and is immediately friends with everyone he meets.
Harvey’s sister, a social climber whose efforts to join the “society elite” have been hampered by her brother and his invisible friend. Has some money, but not extravagantly wealthy. More than anything, she wishes everything could be “normal” so that she and her daughter could enjoy being part of the “in crowd”.
Veta’s daughter and Elwood’s niece. Has lived a somewhat sheltered life and wishes she could really “live” and experience the world. Tries to act more worldly than she really is. Loves her uncle, but is also frustrated by the impact of his behavior on her and her mother’s lives.
A young doctor at the sanitarium. Seems more interested in impressing Dr. Chumley and in scoring a date with Nurse Kelly than he is in his patients. Holds Dr. Chumley in high regard and speaks of him/interacts with him with much reverence.
Young, energetic nurse. Nice to everyone, but not a pushover. Has the world experience that Myrtle wishes she had. Knows full well what Dr. Sanderson is interested in.
Large, imposing presence - he is the sanitarium “muscle”. It's his job to take care of unruly patients and to know when to keep his mouth shut about what happens there.
Director and founder of “Chumley’s Rest” Sanitarium. A well-respected doctor – pompous, confident, and lordly. He is good and he knows it.
Dr. Chumley’s wife – a good-natured, bustling woman. Knows how to handle her husband (the “Great” Dr. Chumley).
Society elite woman that represents everything Veta wants to be. Wealthy and comfortable, she is used to the etiquette and manners of a polite society lifestyle.
The stereotypical, archetype of the older white-haired judge. Stern, no-nonsense man. Does not have time for foolishness.
Cab driver - he drives patients out to the Sanitarium and takes them home after they are released. Has seen the results of the care provided at the Sanitarium, so he is a straight shooter about things. Not unkind - just tells it like it is.
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