Casting Call for "A Streetcar Named Desire" Stage Play
Theatre is holding open auditions for "A Streetcar Named Desire". Seeking actors. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Passion, power, and madness collide in Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire. When the fragile and elegant Blanche DuBois arrives in New Orleans to stay with her sister Stella, she clashes with Stella’s brutish husband, Stanley Kowalski, in a battle of secrets, survival, and shattered illusions. Tension smolders and tempers ignite in this gripping tale of desire, deception, and downfall. Whether you're a longtime fan of classic theatre or just love a gripping story that digs deep into human emotion, Streetcar is a must-see. Experience the emotional gut-punch of one of America’s most haunting plays, performed live with a stellar local cast. Additional info: Actors only need to attend one night of auditions. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. NOTE: Many roles in this show will involve intimate contact with other actors and acts of staged physical and emotional aggression. These will be carefully choreographed by an intimacy director. Male actors may be required to cut facial hair. Callbacks TBD as needed. Rehearsals will likely start in early-mid January and be 2-3 weeknights. Tech week will be March 22-26, 2026. All actors are needed in the evenings during this week. There are no conflicts allowed. A Streetcar Named Desire will run March 27 - April 5, 2026 with the following shows: 2pm Matinee performances: March 29 & April 4, 5 7:30pm evening performances: March 27, 28 & April 2, 3, 4 Actors must be available for ALL dates. Actors must also be available all evenings March 22-26, 2026 for Tech Week. If you are interested, please apply.
12 roles
Raised with money but now destitute, she has just lost her teaching position in Laurel, Mississippi, because of her promiscuity. She is a sensitive, delicate, moth-like member of the fading Southern aristocracy. Her grip on reality is far too loose, carries eternal guilt, has a way with words and possesses an alarming internal dialogue. Note: This role involves depicting intimate acts and scenes of sexual violence.
Ex-military, working at a factory, with a brutish demeanor and quick temper. His main drive in life is sexual. He is lean, vibrant, radiates energy; has dirt under his nails. Unshakeable world view and sees his commonness as above Blanche's pretensions. He hits his wife, rapes her sister, and shows no remorse. Note: This role involves depicting domestic violence and sexual assault.
Fair, vivacious, sensual. She is Blanche’s younger sister and married to Stanley. Throughout the play she is torn between the two. She is happy in her marriage and her home; however, much to the consternation of Blanche, she has forgotten her genteel upbringing in order to enjoy a more common existence. Note: This role involves depicting intimate acts and domestic violence.
Stanley’s shy and nervous friend, devoted to his mother. Frustrated at still being single, Mitch wants someone who’s “genteel and a lady,” so he can “marry up.” Note: This role involves depicting intimate acts and sexual harassment/assault.
The landlady and supportive friend to Stella. A bit crass and rough around the edges. Note: This role may require depicting intimate acts.
Eunice’s husband and one of the poker players. Same demeanor as his wife – on the crass side and very earthy. Note: This role involves depicting intimate acts.
A young man collecting money for the newspaper. Note: This role involves depicting an intimate act.
Member of Stanley’s regular poker games. Speaks with a Spanish accent.
Sells tin funerary flowers.
Appears at the end of the show to take Blanche away.
Cracks jokes at the top of the show.
A cold, clinical assistant to the Doctor.
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