Casting Performers for "Sweat" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Sweat" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: In the industrial town of Reading, Pennsylvania, a group of friends spend their days on the factory floor and their nights sharing drinks, secrets and laughs. But then layoffs and picket lines begin to erode their trust, and they find themselves pitted against each other in a scalding fight for self-preservation. A brave dive into the fractured heart of working-class America. 2017 Pulitzer Prize Winner. Rate: Non-Union Only (stipend pay) Additional info: Rehearsals Begin: October 14, 2024 Run/Shoot: November 22, 2024 – December 7, 2024 When applying, please include: Name Phone number Character(s) you would like to be considered for If you have a window of time you would prefer, you may request it but please keep in mind all auditions are on a first come, first scheduled basis in 5 minute increments. Directors will do our best to adhere to your wishes but cannot make any promises. You will receive a confirmation email with: 1. Important information 2. A link to the script 3. Side(s) to prepare 4. An audition form to complete before arrival 5. An audition time slot
9 roles
Father of Chris; was married to Cynthia; a former worker of the Olstead factory; carrying and trying to deal with issues after losing his job
Friend of Jason; son of Cynthia and Brucie; desires to work outside the factory; ambitious.
Mother of Chris; friend of Tracey and Jessie; long-time worker at the Olstead factory; she has a strained and complicated relationship with Chris’s father, Brucie; ambitious and hard working.
A parole officer; good at his job; authoritative.
Friend of Chris; son of Tracey; looking to work at the Olstead factory and retire young; rough around the edges like his mom; actor must be willing to have shorter hair. PLEASE NOTE: Jason utilizes a great deal of racially charged language. This includes the n-word. He also has several racially charged tattoos. We will provide safe, removable, easily washable options – but please be aware.
Friend of Cynthia and Tracey; worker at the Olstead factory; carries around the baggage of a failed marriage.
Works at the favorite local bar; desires to have a career beyond the bar; hard working.
Retired from the Olstead factory when he suffered a leg injury on the job; works as a bartender at the favorite local bar; liked by the bar’s patrons.
Mother of Jason; friend of Cynthia and Jessie; long time worker at the Olstead factory; hard working and a bit rough around the edges. PLEASE NOTE: Tracey utilizes a great deal of racially charged language.
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