Actors for Staged Readings of Holiday Short Stories Collection

Open auditions for the Long Island premiere staged readings of Truman Capote’s holiday short stories collection, "The Thanksgiving Visitor", "One Christmas" and "A Christmas Memory". Looking for cast. Please see the details below. About the project: Based largely upon Capote’s youth in rural Alabama, the tales focus on young Buddy and his lovingly eccentric cousin, Sook. Together, through one Thanksgiving and two Christmases, Buddy and Sook learn much about honesty, love, loss and enduring friendship. Additional info: Auditions begin promptly; late arrivals will be seen at the discretion of the director. Readings from the stories will occur. Sides will be provided. Performances of The Thanksgiving Visitor will be held on Friday, November 15th through Sunday, November 17th, 2024. Performances of One Christmas and A Christmas Memory will be held on Friday, November 29th through Sunday, December 1st, 2024. Rehearsals will occur in October and November. Casting is flexible. Each story will be cast separately. Actors must cover many roles, so vocal dexterity is required. The play is performed by the ensemble of actors who create all the characters and create the environments. The assignment of these roles will be tailored to suit the ensemble of actors cast in this production. Those auditioning should wear suitable clothing and shoes for an audition and have a flexible schedule. Most rehearsals are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays during the day. Casting will be immediate as rehearsals begin mid-September. Minimal rehearsals, no memorization required, but always preferred. Familiarity with the script is a must. If you are interested, please apply.