Theatre Audition for "Death of a Salesman" Show
Th company is holding auditions for "Death of a Salesman", please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Considered by some critics to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman won the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and 1949 Tony Award for Best Play. The drama chronicles a day in the life of aging salesman Willy Loman, who is losing his grip on reality and facing professional and personal failure. Through flashbacks to his past and delusions featuring his wealthy, dead brother, Ben, Willy relives his broken dreams and his struggles with his sons, Biff and Happy. As much as Willy believed wholeheartedly in the American Dream of easy success and wealth he is never able to achieve it. Rate: Non-Equity; small stipend will be paid Additional info: Audition requirements: Headshot or current photo that we may keep; if you do not have a photo, we will ask to take your picture Resume, if available Cold reading from script Be prepared to list all conflicts between January 5th and dates of the show, including weekends A full rehearsal schedule will be available at the read through. Please apply if interested.
12 roles
A salesman who is on the road five days a week. He suffers from anxiety and depression because of his failing career, his relationships with his estranged son, Biff, and his guilt over some of his past deeds. As the play progresses, he loses the ability to distinguish between the present and his memories of the past
Willy’s 60 year old wife. She is his champion and wants to reconcile the family. She suffers through his grandiose dreams and self-delusions. Occasionally, she seems to be taken in by Willy’s self-deluded hopes for future glory and success, but at other times, she seems far more realistic and less fragile than her husband.
Willy’s son. He has lived in his older brother, Biff’s, shadow all his life. Although he works as an assistant to an assistant buyer in a department store, Happy presents himself as supremely important. Additionally, he practices bad business ethics and is a womanizer, often sleeping with the girlfriends of his superiors.
Willy’s next door neighbor. Charley owns a successful business and his son, Bernard, is a wealthy, important lawyer. Willy is jealous of Charley’s success. Charley often gives Willy money to pay his bills.
Charley’s son. He is an important and wealthy lawyer. Although Willy used to mock Bernard for studying hard, Bernard always loved Willy’s sons dearly and regarded Biff as a hero. The actor will play Bernard as a teenager and as an adult.
Willy’s wealthy older brother. Ben has recently died and Willy only sees him in his delusions. Ben is a symbol of the success Willy craves for himself and his sons.
Willy’s lady friend when Biff and Happy were in high school. The woman’s attention and admiration boost Willy’s fragile ego. She has a distinctive laugh.
Willy’s boss. Howard inherited the company from his father whom Willy regarded as a “prince.” Though much younger than Willy, Howard treats Willy with condescension.
A waiter at Frank’s Chop House. He knows Happy and they banter back and forth.
A friendly, young woman Biff and Happy meet at Frank’s Chop House. Most likely a prostitute.
A friend of Miss Forsythe’s who joins them at the restaurant.
Charley’s secretary.
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