Actors Needed for an Upcoming Season Audition
2024-25 Theatre Season Looking for Male and Female. Please find more details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: 1. "POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE" First Rehearsal: September 3, 2024; Performance dates: October 4 - 27, 2024; Possible extension to November 3, 2024. 2. "PETER/WENDY" First Rehearsal: November 5, 2024; Performance dates: December 6 - 29, 2024; Possible extension to January 5, 2025. 3. "THE HOT WING KING" First Rehearsal: December 22, 2024; Performance dates: January 24 - February 16, 2025. 4. "THE WOLVES" First Rehearsal: February 4, 2025; Performance dates: March 7 - 30, 2025. 5. "RUST: A MEMOIR OF STEEL AND GRIT" First Rehearsal: March 25, 2025; Performance dates: April 25 - May 18, 2025 (possible extension to May 25, 2025). Rate: CONTRACT / SPT / Guest Artist: $361 weekly minimum (SPT 2) - Dobama Theatre; $542 weekly minimum (Guest Artist Tier II) - Karamu House. Additional info: Please prepare two contrasting, contemporary monologues of no more than 60 seconds each or two minutes total. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. See the the file attached, for details. When applying, please schedule an audition appointment.
32 roles
"POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE" His chief of staff.
"POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE" His press secretary.
"POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE" His secretary.
"POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE" His dalliance.
"POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE" His sister.
"POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE" A journalist.
"POTUS OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE" His wife. The First Lady.
"PETER/WENDY" Charming.
"PETER/WENDY" A girl awoken in the night.
"PETER/WENDY" A child who is lost; his lostness literal, his eyes are closed.
"PETER/WENDY" A flower, connected to the earth with deep roots.
"PETER/WENDY" Holds a tap light or finger lights as a puppet.
"PETER/WENDY" Romantic, sensual, filled with poetry.
"PETER/WENDY" Sincere, earnest to a fault, and enthusiastic.
"THE HOT WING KING" The head chef of the clique. Recently emerged from the closet to co-habitate with Dwayne. In a not so former life, had a wife and 2 kids.
"THE HOT WING KING" Might not be the head chef, but is the head of the household. Holds Cordell and everyone down. Has been a mentor to his struggling nephew for years. Holds resentment towards Cordell for taking so long to legitimize their relationship.
"THE HOT WING KING" New friend. Play lists includes gospel and trap and that’s exactly how he talks. Met the duo at chuuch.
"THE HOT WING KING" Old friend. Met the duo at the barber shop. Observant, laid-back. The Rock.
"THE HOT WING KING" Everett’s father. A long-time dealer who is “about that life” Struggles with teaching his son how to be a man, but unsure if Cordell and Dwayne can be good father figures to his son.
"THE WOLVES" Brainy, morbid, budding elitist, thoughtful.
"THE WOLVES" Captain. Classic (ex)coach’s daughter.
"THE WOLVES" Stoner, older pot dealer brother, into her wackiness.
"THE WOLVES" New girl. Awkward, different, just wants to fit in.
"THE WOLVES" Innocent, unlucky, kind, skinny.
"THE WOLVES" Too cool for school. Sarcastic, “fuck,” thick eyeliner.
"THE WOLVES" #7’s insecure sidekick. Just switched to contacts.
"THE WOLVES" Intense performance anxiety, perfectionist, high achiever.
"THE WOLVES"
"RUST: A MEMOIR OF STEEL AND GRIT" Clevelander, English major turned steelworker. Struggles with bipolar disorder.
"RUST: A MEMOIR OF STEEL AND GRIT" Doubles as Dad, Jack, Jeremy, Mike, Sleepy Bear, Father Scanlan, Protestor, Crane Operator, Union Official.
"RUST: A MEMOIR OF STEEL AND GRIT" Doubles as Tony, John, Kenny, Dynamo, Tim, Shuffler, Protestor.
"RUST: A MEMOIR OF STEEL AND GRIT" Doubles as Mom, EMT, Amanda, Therapist, Secretary, Shift Manager, Lea, College Secretary.
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