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Actors Needed for "We Need to Do Something" Play Audition

Austin, TX, United States
ID: 285632Exp: 5/28/2025
$200/project
Description:

Auditions for "We Need to Do Something" show. Looking for cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "We Need to Do Something" is based on the hit book by Max Booth III, now adapted for the stage (also by Max Booth III)! Seeking shelter from a storm, a family finds themselves trapped in a bathroom for days with no sign of rescue and untold evils lurking just beyond the walls. Rate: All roles are paid a $200 stipend or profit-share, whichever is larger. Additional info: Rehearsals will take place Wednesdays to Saturdays from June 4 - August 21st. We can accommodate some conflicts and not every actor will be called to the entirety of every rehearsal. Tech Week will take place August 25th - August 28th in the evening. Performances will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening August 29 - 31 and September 5 - 7 in the evenings. These dates are required and we cannot accommodate conflicts. Content warning: The play mentions themes such as suicide, self harm, domestic abuse, and there are depictions of child endangerment. Performers do not need to prepare materials for auditions, both auditions and callbacks will consist of cold reads from the script. Directors will notify actors regarding callbacks after 10 pm on May 29th. If you are interested, please apply.

5 roles

DianeBoth genders40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A mother and a soon to be ex wife, not quite ready for her kids to grow up, ready to be strong. Casting any ethnicity, female presenting.

RobertBoth genders40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Diane’s husband, angry, alcoholic, everyone’s conservative uncle at thanksgiving. Casting any ethnicity, male presenting.

MelissaBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Robert and Diane’s daughter, senior in high school, angsty, queer, hiding something? Casting any ethnicity, female presenting.

BobbyBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Robert and Diane’s son, sophomore in high school, painfully teenage boy. Casting any ethnicity, male presenting.

Amy/SnakeBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Melissa’s girlfriend, a witch, super goth, possibly more angsty than Melissa. Will be double cast as the rattlesnake puppeteer. Slithery. Casting any ethnicity, female presenting.