Performers Needed for "God's Favorite" Stage Play
The company is holding auditions for "God's Favorite" Play and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The setting of the play is a Long Island mansion. The household consists of a pious, God-fearing tycoon named Joe Benjamin and his family: a long-suffering wife, Rose, a prodigal son, David, a pair of unique and quirky twins, Ben and Sarah, and the maid and butler, Mady and Morris. One night a messenger from God, Sidney Lipton (with a big G on their sweatshirt) arrives, and, as in the biblical story, goes through all manner of temptations to get Joe Benjamin to renounce God. When he refuses, he is visited by all the afflictions imaginable. He stands firm and the messenger has to admit defeat. Rate: This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. Additional info: RUN: April 4, 2025 – May 3, 2025 Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. Callbacks: By Invitation Only. Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 Times: 7pm – 10pm REHEARSALS: First Read-Through: Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 Noon – 4pm Regular Rehearsal: Starting Feb. 17, 2025: Mon – Thur., 7pm – 10pm; Sat. 10am – 2pm
8 roles
Joe is the patriarch of the family, whose faith in God in tested.
Quirky messenger from God. Sent to test Joe’s faith.
Joe’s wife. A pampered Log Island housewife.
Eldest child of Joe and Rose. Intelligent, sarcastic and pessimistic. David is the family ”disappointment” who never reached his potential.
Twin of Sarah, youngest children of Joe and Rose. The twins have an IQ of 160 – between them.
Twin of Ben, youngest children of Joe and Rose. The twins have an IQ of 160 – between them.
Housekeeper.
Butler.
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