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"A Slater's Tale" Historical Play Seeking Actors

Woonsocket, RI, United States
ID: 292292Exp: 9/4/2025
online audition
Description:

Auditions for an original historical play "A Slater's Tale". Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: A Slater's Tale uses local historical figures and icons to examine what happens when a wealthy family finally runs out of money, exploring the effects of wealth on those who have it, those who want it, those who don't have it and don't want it - and their friends. This dark comic work of historical fiction features colorful, detailed characters and incorporates traditional New England folk music (singing is optional for performers!) Rate: This is a non-profit, non-Equity, volunteer-based theater company. All positions within the company are unpaid, unless otherwise specified. Additional info: WHAT TO KNOW/PREPARE: - No preparation is needed. Sides will be provided for cold readings. - No reservations are needed. Arrive anytime within the audition window. - This production will incorporate traditional folk music. If you are also interested in performing as a vocalist, please let know at auditions. - Video submissions will be accepted. - This show features some adult themes. PERFORMANCES: November 7-9, 2025. If you are interested, please apply.

19 roles

NarratorFemale20-55 y.o.All ethnicities

This is the "MC" of the production. Studious but charming. Sometimes serious, sometimes commanding. Good comic timing.

John Whipple SlaterMale30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A devil-may-care playboy with more money than sense.

Woman/MomFemale55-75 y.o.All ethnicities

Classy, youthful, alert, cosmopolitan. A descendant of the Slaters.

SonMale36-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A casual Millennial.

John Fox SlaterMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Tall, thin, gaunt, severe. The serious uncle of John Whipple Slater.

Ticket Vendor/Security GuardMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

A regular kid.

Nice Older ManMale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Opera goer.

Nice Older WomanFemale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Opera goer.

Rufus Waterman IIIMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

An upper-class young man. Nephew of John Whipple Slater.

Mill WorkerBoth genders18-35 y.o.All ethnicities

CourtesanFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Opera SingerFemale18-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Mrs. MarshallFemale55-70 y.o.All ethnicities

Distinguished older woman.

Mitchy MarshallMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Insufferable dorky comic nerd. Arrested development.

Ella Reeve BloorFemale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Union organizer.

The WhippletonesMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

An a capella trio. Vocal background required.

W.E.B. DuBoisMale40-49 y.o.African-American

Distinguished and impressive. Founder of the Civil Rights movement.

Helen Slater WatermanFemale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A distressed woman. John Whipple Slater's sister and Rufus' mother.

William Smith SlaterMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

(VOICE ONLY) John Whipple Slater's father. A Captain of Industry.