Actors Required for Stage Play "The Humans"
Auditions for production of "The Humans". In need of cast. Please see the details below. About the project: “The Humans” is an award-winning family dramedy that spins out in real time over Thanksgiving dinner. On the surface, the play is a standard contemporary family dramedy. On another level, the play is a realistic and moving examination of how we hurt the people we love most in the world, and how they forgive us even if we can’t quite forgive ourselves. Additional info: Sides will be provided at the audition. CALLBACKS: Thursday August 29 at 7:30 (by invitation only). PERFORMANCES: November 15 2024 thru December 7 2024 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with possible Wednesdays and Thursdays). Note about ethnicities: In prior productions, the Blakes are white of Irish descent, while Richard is non-white (e.g. African-American, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Asian). While it would require some careful interpretation, directors are interested in seeing actors of all backgrounds for all roles. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
Male-presenting in his sixties. Alternately jovial, funny, prickly, and seemingly bothered about something.
Erik’s wife, female presenting in her sixties. On the surface a stereotypical middle-aged, rural mom, but with genuine pain underneath. Struggles with her weight.
Daughter, female presenting. Attorney with health issues and recently left by her long-term lesbian partner.
Daughter, female presenting. Just moved into the Chinatown apartment with her partner Richard. Hosting Thanksgiving for the first time, with all the attendant stress.
Erik’s mother, female-presenting, late seventies. Suffering from severe dementia, but perhaps not as unaware as she seems.
Brigid’s boyfriend, male presenting. Is loving and supportive toward Brigid and makes a real effort to make her family welcome. Comes from a more educated, wealthier background than the Blakes.
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