"Pressure" Audition for the Theater
Looking to cast male and female talent for the "Pressure" show. See the details listed below. About the project: Pressure is a powerful, moving, historical drama by David Haig. Set int the days leading up to the D Day invasion, it deals with the timing of the mission based on the unpredictable British weather. Performance dates have been strategically selected to integrate with the nation’s largest D-Day re-enactment. It’s June 2nd 1944. The clock is ticking down. In 72 hours, 350,000 troops are to cross the Channel in operation Overlord. The fate of the 350,000, the future of Britain, Europe and the United States rests on one single weather forecast. David Haig’s story is about the unsung heroes. Packed in its tightening isobars are the personal battles and pressures of responsibility that weigh heavily on those who must make the decisions. Two meteorologists with different forecasts. One General whose decision is about to change the course of history. Additional info: Shows will be August 13, 14, 15, 22, 23 at 7:30 pm and August 24 at 2:30pm. If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
Ike is the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces. He is a powerful, competent man of good humor and quiet dignity, but capable of showing humility and vulnerability.
Stagg is fact-focused, blunt-speaking Scottish meteorologist who was been tasked to lead the weather task force which is the basis of this play. His great sense of responsibility and patriotism leads him to accept this post, despite very serious family issues at home.
Athough Krick is the American counterpart to Stagg on the meteorological task force, these men could not be more different. This conflict moves much of the action in the play, Irv is a slick, smooth-talking Hollywood weatherman. He is very competent, but has the impetuousness of his youth.
In an environment dominated by male characters, Kay is the leading lady. Kay is the personal assistant to Ike. She is efficient, intelligent and compassionate. The great range and subtlety of her emotional responses makes this an absolute star vehicle and demands an actress of great skill.
British Air Chief Marshal Leigh-Mallory is a no nonsense, opinionated officer, personally chosen by Ike for this position, because of Leigh-Mallory’s expertise in the field of joint operations: cooperation and coordination between ground troops and Air forces.
Bertie is a career Royal navy man of Scottish heritage. Quiet, thoughtful, deliberate, he is the Commander in chief of the allied naval forces, and the man who orchestrated the evacuation of Dunkirk earlier in the war.
(Pronounced SPOTS) — “Tooey” is senior air commander in the European theater who initiated day time strategic bombing. This Pennsylvania native is a strong believer in taking the fight to the enemy.
Fictional Character. Young, enthusiastic and very excited to be working alongside Dr Stagg
Fictional Character. Sharp, efficient, helpful
Fictional Character. Semi-retired British tradesman brought in to help install telephones. He is a talkative, unintentionally funny observer of the historical activity occurring around him
Fictional Character. Excellent staff officer, keeps things running smoothly and all parties working efficiently
Fictional Character. British meteorologist, quick witted, eager to help
Fictional Character. Youthful, keen meteorologist on the team
Fictional Character. Walk on, non speaking roles
Fictional Character. Walk on, non speaking roles
Fictional Character. Walk on, non speaking roles
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