"Death of a Salesman" Play Seeks Performers
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking performers to play roles in "Death of a Salesman" play. Please, see the details below. About the project: This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama is an American classic set in the late 1940’s. The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he was unable to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre. Rate: This production is Non Paying/Non Equity. Additional information: CALLBACKS: Sunday, October 22, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. AUDITION & REHEARSAL LOCATION: Scarborough. REHEARSALS Commence: Tuesday, October 24, 2023. 7:00 pm – first read-through Continue: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:00 pm–10:00pm Sundays: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm PERFORMANCE DATES - 2024 January 12-13 Friday, Saturday – 8 pm January 14 Sunday Matinée – 2 pm January 18 - 20 Thursday, Friday, Saturday – 8 pm January 21 Sunday Matinée – 2 pm January 25-26 Thursday, Friday – 8 pm January 27 Saturday Matinée – 2 pm. Please prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue. You may also be asked to do a cold-read from the script, so it is best to familiarize yourself with the show. Please bring a copy of your resumé and headshot to the audition. Callbacks will consist of scenes from the show, performed in groups. Directors ask that you be available for the full time period so they can have a chance to experiment with different pairings/groupings of actors. Sides will be provided via email to all actors who receive a callback. If you're interested, please apply to book an audition time.
13 roles
The Salesman. Willy believes wholeheartedly in the American Dream of easy success and wealth, but he has never achieved it.
Loyal and loving wife of Willy. Occasionally, she seems to be taken in by Willy’s hopes for future glory and success, but at other times, she seems far more realistic and less fragile than her husband.
Flawed older son of Willy and Linda Loman. He was a popular jock in high school, but as an adult has failed to live up to his potential.
Their younger son who has lived in Biff’s shadow for much of his life. He now has a job and is more successful than his brother. He exudes a confidence bordering on cockiness, and a sense of contentment.
Biff and Happy’s childhood friend. Studious and serious, he looked up to Biff as a young boy, but as an adult he has become far more successful than either of the Loman brothers.
Wise-cracking, kind neighbour of the Loman family. He and Willy have always had a love / hate relationship, but he has been secretly helping Willy financially for many years.
Willy’s older brother who went off on an adventure and became rich. He appears to Willy in his hallucinations.
Willy’s boss. He is young enough to be his son and he has little time for Willy and his struggles.
“Miss Francis,” as Willy calls her, she was Willy’s one-time mistress. *Please note that the roles of The Woman and Jenny will be played by the same actor.
Howard Wagner’s secretary. *Please note that the roles of The Woman and Jenny will be played by the same actor.
A waiter in a restaurant and a friend of Happy’s.
A young lady Happy picks up in a bar.
Friend to Miss Forsythe. She meets with her friend and with Happy and Biff for drinks in a restaurant.
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