Theatre Casting Call for "Glengarry Glen Ross"
Seeking talent for the "Glengarry Glen Ross" show. See the details listed below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Glengarry Glen Ross is a searing, darkly comic drama that exposes the ruthless underbelly of American capitalism. Set in a cutthroat Chicago real estate office, the play follows four desperate salesmen who will do anything—lie, cheat, steal—to close a deal and secure their survival. With Mamet’s trademark rapid-fire dialogue and razor-sharp wit, Glengarry Glen Ross explores themes of ambition, masculinity, and moral compromise in a world where success is the only currency. Taut, tense, and explosively powerful, this modern classic remains a gripping reflection of the pressures and deceptions that define high-stakes business. A brilliant dissection of loyalty, ethics, and the price of winning at all costs. Additional info: Callbacks will take place in person on Saturday, October 4th in Marietta, GA First round auditions will be by video submission. Character monologue sides are available as PDFs. Please select and prepare one of these sides to submit, even if you are interested in more than one role. You will be asked to upload 1) Your current resume in PDF format; 2) Your most recent headshot in JPG or PNG format, and your audition video in MOV or MP4 format. All submissions must be received by 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 28th. If interested, please apply.
7 roles
An aging, once-successful real estate salesman desperate to reclaim his former glory. His desperation drives him to manipulation and moral compromise.
Charismatic and cunning, Roma is the office's top closer. Smooth-talking and ruthless, he plays psychological games to win sales.
A volatile and bitter salesman frustrated by management. He concocts a scheme to steal leads, blaming the system for his failures.
Timid and indecisive, Aaronow is easily influenced. He’s overwhelmed by the high-pressure environment and struggles with ethical boundaries.
The cold, calculating office manager. He controls the coveted sales leads and lacks sympathy for the salesmen’s struggles.
A nervous, easily manipulated client. Roma targets him in a shady deal, revealing the predatory nature of the business.
An offstage presence for most of the play. He investigates the office burglary, representing law and the consequences of desperation. (NOTE: THERE ARE NO SIDES FOR THIS ROLE. IT WILL BE CAST FROM ACTORS READING FOR OTHER ROLES)