Performers Needed for Theatre Audition
Auditions for "Playboy of the Western World" play. Directors are in search of male talent. See more details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED About the project: A modern version of J.M. Synge’s classic comedy Playboy of the Western World, adapted by Bisi Adigun and Roddy Doyle. Christopher, a young Nigerian, seeks refuge in a Dublin pub after claiming he murdered his father and fled Nigeria. In the world of this organized crime-run pub, Christopher is seen as a hero standing up to his tyrannical father. That is until his father shows up alive. Capturing the morbid comedy of J.M. Synge’s classic, the new version also highlights themes related to identity, race, and immigration in modern Ireland. Rate: All roles are open and unpaid. Additional info: Callbacks (by invitation): Thursday, October 17, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Performances will be on January 24-February 9, 2025. See the form in the form. Actors will need to fill out an audition form and submit a resume and headshot if available. Access the form here to print it out and complete it before your audition. Actors must note their conflicts throughout the rehearsal process and run of the show, January 24-February 9, 2025. Rehearsals will typically be held four times a week, on both weeknights and weekends, depending on cast availability. Tech and dress rehearsals begin on January 18, 2025. Performances will run three weekends, January 24-February 9, 2025. Performances will be on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees every weekend at 2:00 p.m. Brush-up rehearsals may be held on Thursday evenings before Friday performances. To be considered, please apply.
7 roles
(Young Dublin woman): Spunky daughter of Michael. She really runs the pub. Is unhappily betrothed to Sean.
(Young Dublin man): A mama’s boy. A schlub. Determined to marry Pegeen no matter the cost.
(Young Nigerian man): Handsome, mild-mannered guy who finds himself the center of attention in a strange land and enjoys the spotlight until his lie is exposed.
(Pegeen’s dad; publican and gangster): Think of the Irish version of Tony Soprano.
(Michael’s henchman) and Philly (Michael’s henchman; 35-50): Loyal to Michael. They go along for all the advantages of being a henchman which includes drinks and drugs.
(Dublin woman): Lives off her reputation of having killed her husband. Sexy and conniving. Honor (young Dublin girl; 15-21), Sarah (young Dublin girl; l5-21), and Susan (young Dublin girl;15-21): Think of “Derry Girls.”
(Christopher’s father): Nigerian businessman. He is all business all the time.