Theatre Casting Call for “A Moon For The Misbegotten”
Auditions for “A Moon For The Misbegotten” show. Actors needed. Please see more inf below. About the project: Synopsis: “A Moon for the Misbegotten” by Eugene O’Neill is a poignant drama set in rural Connecticut in 1923. The play centers around Josie Hogan, a strong and earthy woman, and her complex relationship with James Tyrone Jr., a charismatic but troubled alcoholic haunted by his past. Over the course of a fateful night, the two characters confront their deepest fears and vulnerabilities. Josie attempts to offer Jamie solace and redemption, while grappling with her own longing for love and acceptance. The play delves into themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the search for human connection amidst personal struggles. Additional info: NOTE: T. Steadman Harder and Mike Hogan may be double cast. Performances Dates: November 15 – 17 & 20 – 24, 2024 Friday/Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:30 pm, Wednesday/Thursday at 7:30 pm Rehearsals: There will be 3-4 rehearsals per week, days/times depending on cast availability. Please bring lists of conflicts to auditions. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
Josie is a strong, earthy woman, and fiercely protective of her family. Beneath her tough exterior, she yearns for love and acceptance, displaying both vulnerability and sharp wit. Her relationship with James Tyrone Jr. is marked by deep affection and complexity.
Jamie is a charismatic but troubled alcoholic haunted by his past. He struggles with guilt and regret, seeking redemption and self-forgiveness. His bond with Josie is a mix of tenderness and conflict.
Phil, Josie’s cunning and manipulative father, is an Irish immigrant and tenant farmer. Though rough and abrasive, he deeply loves and protects Josie, often using humor and resilience to cope with adversity.
Harder is a wealthy, arrogant neighbor and the Hogans’ landlord, often at odds with them. He symbolizes the oppressive forces of wealth and power, frequently clashing with Phil and Josie.
Mike, Josie’s younger brother, is eager to escape the farm and his father’s control. Naive and longing for independence, he represents the desire to break free from familial constraints.
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