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"Prodigal Son" Stage Play Casting Actors

Gainesville, FL, United States
ID: 301560Exp: 1/13/2026
Description:

Actors for production of "Prodigal Son". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: "A 17-year-old boy from the Bronx suddenly finds himself in a private school in New Hampshire. He's violent, gifted, alienated, and on fire with a ferocious loneliness. Two faculty members wrestle with the dilemma: Is the kid a star or a disaster? A passionate, explosive portrait of a young man on the verge of salvation or destruction." Additional info: Please come prepared with a monologue in the style of Prodigal Son, not exceeding 2 minutes in run time. Callbacks: Friday, January 16th, 2026, 7-10 pm. First Rehearsal: March 23, 2026. *All cast will be required to be off-book before first rehearsal. Performance dates: April 10-12, 2026. If you are interested, please apply.

3 roles

Carl SchmittMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

The headmaster of the school, a devout Catholic who is deeply conflicted by Jim's actions. He granted Jim a scholarship but is constantly debating whether to expel him due to his infractions.

Louise SchmittFemale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Carl's wife and a compassionate poetry tutor for Jim. She admires Jim's talent and attempts to broaden his horizons, even as her husband grows more suspicious.

Alan HoffmanMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

The head of the English department who takes Jim on as a special project, believing he has great potential. He has a thorny relationship with the boy and is sometimes seen as flawed.

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