Actors Required for Upcoming Play "The Cake"
"The Cake" stage play looking for cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Della, a devout Christian and small town baker, is preparing for her moment on the The Great American Bake-Off and is asked by her late best friend’s daughter, Jen, to bake a wedding cake for her marriage in North Carolina. Della’s joy turns to confusion when she learns that Jen is marrying a woman, Macy. The Cake is a funny, heartwarming and very thought provoking play as Della must battle with her faith, her non functional sex life with her husband and her love for Jen. Bekah Brunstetter was a writer for the TV series This is Us. Additional info: Call-backs: (by invitation only): November 20, 2025 (Thursday) at 7:00pm. Performances: public performance dates are March 14 – April 11, 2026 (performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm). No performances on Friday, April 3rd or Sunday, April 5th. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
Quirky, funny, delightful and deeply caring woman. This scenario takes her on a very long journey through her life and to examine long held beliefs. Must be able to do a slight NC accent. Not southern. Not east coast. Must be comfortable with suggested nudity.
Della’s husband. A plumber. Good ol’ boy. Deeply religious. Loves Della but knows there is something missing in their marriage…sex. Must be comfortable stripping down to his underwear.
Daugher of Della’s best friend (now deceased). Grew up in NC and moved to NYC. Very conflicted about how this marriage is playing out in NC but very much in love with Macy. For Jen and Macy there are scenes of sexuality. Each actress must be comfortable with that.
Jen’s fiancée. Born and bred in NYC. Smart. Outspoken. Very up front with her feelings. Very uncomfortable with being in NC. Very much in love with Jen. For Jen and Macy there are scenes of sexuality. Each actress must be comfortable with that.
The voice of The Great American Bake Off. Must be able to do a British Accent. Only heard. Never seen. Very funny and at times lascivious.
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