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"Holiday" Audition for the Theater

Alexandria, VA, United States
ID: 280438Exp: 3/8/2025
Description:

Audition for the classic romantic dramedy "Holiday". Seeking performers. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: Volunteer/unpaid. Additional info: Rehearsals will be online (i.e., Zoom), with the exception of an in—person meeting to handle paperwork and distribute scripts. There will be one rehearsal at LTA a day or two before the performance. Performance Date: April 14, 2025. See the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.

9 roles

NarratorBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Reads stage directions and ensemble character lines. Introduces the audience to the world of the play.

Linda SetonBoth genders25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Presenting) – She is in her late 20s but has the air of a 22-year old. Feels trapped by her position in life and her family’s strict views on what it means to live. She copes by using her sense of humor.

Johnny CaseBoth genders25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Presenting) – A young lawyer who is uninterested in climbing the corporate ladder for its own sake – his goal is to quit work and discover life’s joys. Witty, charming, independent.

Julia SetonBoth genders25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Presenting) – Smart but lacking imagination, she is talented at navigating the demands of the upper-social classes. Comfortable with the benefits of her family’s privilege and beautiful enough to make use of them.

Ned SetonBoth genders22-32 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Presenting) – Similarly to his sister Linda, he feels trapped by his father’s expectations. Alcoholic, sensitive, darkly funny.

Edward SetonBoth genders50-65 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Presenting) – The patriarch of the family, and the leader of the family business. Values wealth, status, and appearances.

Nick PotterBoth genders35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Presenting) – Amusing with a strong appreciation for silliness. A good friend (and lifestyle inspiration) to both Johnny and Linda.

Susan PotterBoth genders35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female Presenting) – Nick’s wife, the level-headed one who is still highly interested in having a good time.

Seton CramBoth genders30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male Presenting) – Cousin to the Setons. Has two subjects of conversation: gossip, and his own successes.