Men and Women for "Airness" and "Appropriate" Plays
Theatre is holding auditions for "Airness" & "Appropriate" plays. Seeking cast. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: "AIRNESS" Synopsis: When Nina enters her first air guitar competition, she thinks winning it all will be easy. But as she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion, she learns that there is much more to this art form than playing pretend. "APPROPRIATE" Synopsis: The estranged Lafayette family return to their Arkansas plantation home to settle their deceased patriarch's estate. As they sort through the clutter, they discover a collection of disturbing relics that force them to confront the racist history and buried resentments of their family. Additional info: Auditions consist of cold readings. "AIRNESS": Specific age is flexible. All characters are in their 20s and 30s. All air guitarists are veterans except Nina. Shows: January 23-February 8, 2026. "APPROPRIATE": Shows: March 27-April 12, 2026. If you are interested, please apply.
12 roles
Young woman, talented guitarist, unsure about her air guitar adventure. Kind but very rooted in her own opinions. Capable of handling herself, but clearly dealing with some insecurity and low self-esteem. Eventually works her way up to a Joan Jett meets Bruce Springsteen stage persona, but this should not appear until the end of the show whereas the others exhibit some of these traits throughout the show. "AIRNESS"
The longest of the veterans, with a very deep understanding of the art form, tough with a heart of gold, towards the older end with a working class Eddie Van Halen stage persona. "AIRNESS"
Air guitar purist who sometimes gets carried away in his love for the art form. Nice guy but intense. Middle of the age range with an in your face Angus Young but shiny stage persona (must be played by an actor of color). "AIRNESS"
Might not be the best air guitarist in the room, but will make everyone feel it. Always there with a helping hand or a word of encouragement. Sweet, with old school D&D bard energy. Towards the older end, with a Pete Townsend meets Beethoven stage persona. "AIRNESS"
A technically unbelievable classical guitarist who can translate much of that precision to her air guitar. Prickly and guarded, opinionated and passionate. On stage she's the villain and she loves it. Nico meets Maleficent stage persona. "AIRNESS"
The young hotshot of the group. A great all-around package of a performer. Has begun to pull away since he achieved notoriety. Charming, charismatic with an air of self-confidence. Also jealous and self-absorbed with deep insecurity. 21st century Jimi Hendrix stage persona. "AIRNESS"
Serves as the excitable announcer for the air guitar competitions and embodies a couple of other characters who are necessary to the show. Must be able to switch between simple characters clearly and effectively, and most importantly, must be the definition of hype. "AIRNESS"
The oldest sibling. "APPROPRIATE"
The middle sibling. "APPROPRIATE"
The youngest sibling. "APPROPRIATE"
Bo's wife. "APPROPRIATE"
Franz's/Frank's fiancée, looks younger. "APPROPRIATE"
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