Casting Performers for Production of "Mary Jane"
The company is holding auditions for premiere of "Mary Jane" and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: As Mary Jane navigates both the mundane and the unfathomable realities of caring for Alex, her chronically ill young son, she finds herself building a community of women from many walks of life. From Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, Mary Jane is a heartbreak, life affirming portrait of a one mother’s search for hope. Captivating, affecting and compassionate, it’s the story of a single mother in an impossible family situation. Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, Mary Jane relies on unflagging optimism and humor, along with the wisdom of the women around her who have become a makeshift family, to take on each new day. But will inner strength and newfound friendships be enough to see her through? The New York Times calls Mary Jane“the most profound of Herzog’s many fine plays.” And The New Yorker raves, “beautiful and remarkable... Herzog has made theatre that shines.” Rate: All roles are paid and non-union. The stipend for the role of Mary Jane is $750, all other roles will receive $550 Additional info: There will be eleven performances: February 7 - 23, 2024. Schedule: Rehearsals will start mid-December No rehearsal between December 23 - January 1 Rehearsals will typically run evenings during the week and some weekend days. No conflicts will be allowed between January 29 and February 23 Please see the attachment for more details. Please apply if interested.
9 roles
Single mother of Alex, her chronically ill child. Balancing caring for her child and navigating the world.
Superintendent of Mary Jane's apartment building. Tough and no-nonsense, still compassionate. (doubles with TENKEI)
Buddhist nun, Chaplin at the hospital. Must have or be willing to buzz hair/go very short (doubles with RUTHIE)
One of Alex's caretaker nurses that helps out Mary Jane. (doubles with DR. TORROS)
Alex's doctor at the hospital. (doubles with SHERRY)
Mom of another chronically ill child. Looking to Mary Jane for guidance. Totally overwhelmed with her situation (doubles with CHAYA)
Mom of another chronically ill child in the hospital. Has many children and a worldly strength and patience in her faith. Hasidic Jew. (doubles with BRIANNE)
Sherry's niece. Young college student visiting Mary Jane and her mother on college break. Excited to meet Alex. (doubles with Kat)
The ever elusive music therapist at the hospital. Never around but exceptionally kind. (doubles with AMELIA)