“The Minutes” Stage Play Casting Actors
Actors needed for Fall show “The Minutes”. See the details below. About the project: The show is a dark comedy that takes place in the fictional, idyllic town of Big Cherry, and shows the inner-workings of a city council meeting full of backstabbing, personal agendas, and pet peeves. Are they dealing with the small town politics of a potential corruption scandal – or is there something much darker lurking? Additional info: Audition application is attached. Performances are expected to be 2 weekends in November. Details TBA. If you are interested, please apply.
11 roles
The everyman. New dentist in a small town (which already has a popular dentist) who is serving his first term as a council member. Is married to a woman who grew up in this town. Has an 18 month old daughter. He’d like to make the world a little better for her, so he ran for office and was elected. He takes his duty and position seriously. He is originally from “the coast.”
The mayor. He leads the Big Cherry Town Council. “Captain of the ship” steering through rough waters expertly. Been a council member for 16 years. Not afraid of rough play.
The clerk. No-nonsense. Comes across a bit terse. A little passive aggressive.
Ideally played by a person of color. Councilman. A bit of a validation seeker. Conspiratory. Insecure, tries to mask it with “manly” confidence, possibly bolstered by alcohol.
Councilman. Big man on campus. Thinks a lot of himself. A “glory days” guy.
Councilman. A business man with a plan.
Councilman whose brother is the Sheriff. A bit shady and aggressive.
Mid to late 70s. Long time council member. Very devoted to Big Cherry and the preservation of its traditions and origin story.
Council member. Suffers from anxiety and depression and is abusing her anxiety and depression meds.
Late 70s to mid 80s. Senior member of the town council. Trying to hold on to his last bit of power, though not quite up to it.
Former council member. Well-educated and principled. Must be able to memorize and deliver a 3 page monologue.
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