Seeking Cast for "Other Desert Cities" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Other Desert Cities" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Set on Christmas Eve, 2004, in Palm Springs, Other Desert Cities centers on the wealthy, politically conservative Wyeth family. Their carefully maintained calm is disrupted when Brooke Wyeth, an estranged daughter and successful writer, returns home with news of an upcoming memoir that revisits a long-buried family tragedy. As debates over truth, loyalty, and memory erupt, old wounds resurface and each family member is forced to confront grief, love, and the cost of keeping secrets. The play blends sharp humor with emotional intensity to create a powerful portrait of a family at war with its own past. Additional info: Performance Dates: 3/13, 3/14, 3/15/26 An in-depth first meeting/reading-through will be held late January/early February and then actors will take time to get familiar with the script before scene work. Rehearsals begin late February into March.
5 roles
A successful writer returning home after years of estrangement. Intelligent, emotionally guarded, and driven by a need to tell the truth, Brooke’s planned memoir about a family tragedy ignites the play’s central conflict. Requires depth, vulnerability, and sharp comedic timing.
Brooke’s mother. Elegant, commanding, and politically conservative, Polly is fiercely protective of her family’s image. Her polished exterior conceals fear, grief, and moral rigidity. A strong role requiring authority, precision, and emotional complexity.
Brooke’s father. A former actor turned political insider, Lyman is charming, affable, and deeply invested in family harmony. Beneath his warmth lies avoidance and unresolved guilt. Requires warmth, humor, and quiet emotional weight
Younger son and reality TV producer. Easygoing, funny, and pragmatic, Trip often acts as mediator within the family. Provides humor while grounding the play emotionally. Strong comedic instincts with sincerity underneath.
Polly’s sister. A sharp-witted, outspoken former screenwriter with a history of addiction. Unfiltered, unpredictable, and emotionally raw, Silda challenges family narratives while offering unexpected insight and compassion. A dynamic character role with humor and bite.
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