"Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help" Play in Need of Cast
Casting Equity actors for roles in 2026 season show "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help". Please see breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a fast-paced, heartwarming comedic play that follows 19-year-old Linda O’Shea as she narrates the hilariously disastrous day when her attempt to give her younger sister “the talk” spirals completely out of control. Set in a tight-knit 1970s Irish Catholic community, the family’s private conversation is overheard by the parish’s most fearsome gossip, sending rumors flying and putting the O’Sheas’ reputation—and their sanity—on the line. As Linda tries to retell and reclaim the events of the day, with her family chiming in to correct her version of the story, the play becomes a joyful, chaotic celebration of family, faith, and the fine art of surviving small-town scandal. Rate: Independent Theatre Contract $480 weekly minimum - plus housing, travel Additional info: This call will be run on a 1st come, 1st served basis beginning on the morning of the audition. The Door will open at 9:30 am. PREPARATION: Please prepare a song of your choice in the style of the show or a 1-minute monologue. Rehearsals begin: July 13, 2026 Performances: July 23, 2026 - August 9, 2026 An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. If you are interested, please apply.
4 role s
(19-years old) Linda is highly intelligent, caring, and curious. She alternates between thinking she knows everything and thinking she knows nothing. Responsible and rarely impetuous.
Jo juggles more plates than Cirque de Soleil. A great mom who defines multi-tasking. She's also a little more emotional and prone to outbursts than usual because, well…you’ll see.
Terri is definitely going through a rough patch, but she is not a depressive or phlegmatic. Think Thelma Ritter or Eve Arden, with a touch of Dorothy Parker. Fast talker.
This track wil double as three roles - Mike O’Shea (50s)/ Father Lovett (50s)/ Betty Heckenbach (50s): MIKE is loud, loyal, and single-task oriented. His definition of a father is: Breadwinner and disciplinarian. Lousy listener. FATHER LOVETTT is an old school, Catholic priest. / There is a BETTY HECKENBACH in everyone's life. She's right up there with death and taxes—only less fun. Even if the role is played by a man, it will be played absolutely straight—no winking or flamboyance.
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