Performers Needed for "August Osage County" Show

The patriarch of the Weston family, a semi-famous poet and alcoholic and given to bouts of bemused melancholy. After hiring Johnna to be his housekeeper, Beverly disappears mysteriously early in the play, which inaugurates the family’s coming together; Drinks alcohol

The matriarch of the Weston family. Undergoing treatment for oral cancer, she is addicted to several prescription drugs, mostly depressants and narcotics. Despite her drug-induced episodes, she is sharp-tongued and shrewd; she is aware of the family’s many secrets and not hesitant to reveal them for her own amusement. Belligerent, drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, takes narcotics, has a physical fight with Barb

Beverly and Violet’s oldest daughter who lives in Boulder, Colorado with her daughter Jean. She is separated from her husband Bill who is having an affair with one of his students. She may have more in common with her mother than she would like to admit. She is witty and sardonic, but very controlling and angry. Drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, has a physical fight with Violet, kisses Sheriff Gilbeau.

Barbara’s husband, a university professor who is sleeping with one of his students. He doesn’t live with Barb and Jean, but when he hears Beverly is missing he agrees to journey to Oklahoma to be with his family and present a united front. Drinks alcohol

The middle child of the Weston sisters, works as a librarian at the local college and is in love with her first cousin Little Charles. Ivy is the sibling who has remained to take care of her parents and she resents Barbara and Karen for leaving her behind. She is determined to escape to New York with Little Charles. Drinks alcohol, kisses Little Charles.

The youngest of the Weston daughters. She is insecure and self-centered. She brings Steve, her fiancé, to the family home as they gather to deal with Beverly’s disappearance. Drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, kisses and some romantic physical contact with Steve.

Violet’s sister. She is opinionated and combative, and is especially hard on her son Little Charles whom she considers to be unambitious, unmotivated, and a general disappointment. Drinks alcohol, verbally abusive towards Little Charles.

Mattie Fae’s husband, a genial man, was a lifelong friend of Beverly. He struggles to get Mattie Fae to respect their son Little Charles. Drinks alcohol.

Son of Mattie Fae and Beverly, 37 years old. He is unemployed and socially awkward, and has been worn down by his mother’s unrelenting chastisement. Kisses Ivy

(preference will be given to Indigenous actors) We are particularly encouraging applications from Indigenous actors for this role, as it is crucial for the character’s authenticity and cultural representation. Johnna is the caretaker that Beverly hires early in the play. She is a Cheyenne woman whom Beverly hires as a live-in housekeeper shortly before he disappears. Violet is suspicious of her, but she wins over the other family members with her cooking skills, hard work, and empathy.

Karen’s fiancé, age 50. A businessman from Florida whose business may be less than legitimate, and whom Karen considers to be the perfect man. He is inappropriately sexual with Jean throughout the play, smokes pot with her, and attempts to sexually assault her. Smokes cigarettes and pot, drinks alcohol, makes sexual advances to Jean.

A high-school classmate and former boyfriend of Barbara’s, age 47, who brings news of Beverly to the family. Kisses Barbara