"Night of the Living Dead" Play Casting Actors
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.
17 roles
Younger woman, in shock from the circumstances.
Barbara's older brother.
Traditionally cast as a black man (can be cast as a woman). All ethnicities welcome to audition. Leader of the stand against the zombies.
Father to Karen, convinced his plan cannot fail to protect his family. Does not get along with Ben.
Mother to Karen and unhappy wife to Harry. Desperate to protect Karen.
The Coopers' daughter (can be cast as a son). Very sick.
Younger man who loves Judy. Wants to be helpful and work toward freedom.
Younger woman who loves Tom. Helpful to Helen by watching over Karen.
(Pre-Recorded Voice-Over). Can possibly double as a Zombie.
(Pre-Recorded Video). Can possibly double as a Zombie.
(Pre-Recorded Video). Can possibly double as a Zombie.
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).
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).
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).
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