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Casting Performers for "Death of a Salesman" Play

Austin, TX, United States
ID: 279483Exp: 2/24/2025
$1,000/project
Description:

Directors are calling for male and female performers for the "Death of a Salesman" play. Please, see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: This timeless classic follows Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career, as he struggles to reconcile his aspirations with reality. Burdened by unfulfilled dreams and familial tensions, Willy’s journey reveals deep truths about ambition, identity, and legacy. Set against a shifting backdrop of the past and present, this poignant drama delves into the fragile human spirit, the pursuit of success, and the yearning for validation. Rate: All positions are paid a stipend of $1000.00. Additional information: Callbacks happening on Feb 27th from 6:30-9:30 pm. Please prepare a one-minute monologue in the style of the show. If you do not have a monologue, a reading from the show works as well! Performances will be June 12-28,2025 at the Ground floor theatre with rehearsals beginning in late April. The exact rehearsal schedule will be determined by actor availability. When applying, please sign up for an appointment.

12 roles

Willy LomanMale50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

A traveling salesman who believes wholeheartedly in the American Dream of easy success and wealth, but he has never achieved it.

Linda LomanFemale50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Loyal and loving wife of Willy. Occasionally, she seems to be taken in by Willy’s hopes for future glory and success, but at other times, she seems far more realistic and less fragile than her husband.

Happy LomanMale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Happy has lived in Biff’s shadow all of his life, he has a job and is more successful than his brother.

CharleyMale50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

Wise-cracking, kind neighbor of Willy. His son Bernard is the same age as Willy’s boys.

BernardMale26-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Charley’s son. He is a nerd and has always worshiped Biff. Is very successful.

Uncle BenMale20-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Willy’s older brother. He appears to Willy in his hallucinations.

The WomaFemale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

“Miss Francis,” as Willy calls her. Willy’s one-time mistress.

HowardMale35-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Willy’s boss. Sees Willy as a liability to the company.

JennyFemale25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Charley’s secretary.

StanleyMale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Waiter and friend of Happy’s.

Miss ForsytheFemale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

A girl Happy picks up in a bar.

LettaFemale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend to Miss Forsythe.