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"Night of the Living Dead" Play Casting Actors

Greeneville, TN, United States
ID: 266208Exp: 8/6/2024
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Seeking cast for "Night of the Living Dead". Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "Fallout from a satellite probe to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. The terror-filled play brings the fright of the cult classic to life." Additional info: What to Prepare: All participants auditioning for a speaking role will need to prepare the Ben Monologue as well as choose either the News Anchor Monologue or the Radio Monologue. Memorization is not required, though directors would be highly impressed. Please also be prepared to read for ANY character for Scene Work (both male and female). Please see the document attached. SENSORY WARNING: This production contains loud noises and bright lights. Actors should be prepared to be touched, lifted, carried, and to get up and down from the floor. Physicality is an important element to the story and characters, so please dress accordingly with close-toed shoes and clothes that allow movement. Possible callbacks: Thursday, August 8 at 6pm. If you are interested, please apply.

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17 roles

BarbaraFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Younger woman, in shock from the circumstances.

JohnnyMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Barbara's older brother.

BenBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Traditionally cast as a black man (can be cast as a woman). All ethnicities welcome to audition. Leader of the stand against the zombies.

Harry CooperMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Father to Karen, convinced his plan cannot fail to protect his family. Does not get along with Ben.

Helen CooperFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother to Karen and unhappy wife to Harry. Desperate to protect Karen.

Karen CooperBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The Coopers' daughter (can be cast as a son). Very sick.

TomMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Younger man who loves Judy. Wants to be helpful and work toward freedom.

JudyFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Younger woman who loves Tom. Helpful to Helen by watching over Karen.

Radio NewscasterBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Pre-Recorded Voice-Over). Can possibly double as a Zombie.

News AnchorBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Pre-Recorded Video). Can possibly double as a Zombie.

Dr. GrimesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Pre-Recorded Video). Can possibly double as a Zombie.

Bill BardoughMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Sheriff "Chief" McClellanBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

DeputiesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Staged ZombiesBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Full physical mobility. Must be able to possibly carry others, be lifted, crawl on the floor, climb over set pieces, be lifted and carried by others (full rehearsal and performance commitment).

Zombie HordeBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Average to full physical mobility. Must be able to walk upright, climb stairs, and stand still for long periods of time (minimal rehearsal commitment, full performance commitment).

Halloween Night ZombieBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Limited to full physical mobility. Will assign and block according to the actor. Many different ways to utilize all physicality levels (minimal rehearsal and performance commitment).