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Principal Roles for "The Weir" Play

White River Junction, VT, United States
ID: 307012Exp: 4/6/2026
$889/week
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "The Weir" play, looking for Equity actors for principal roles. See more details below. About the project: Production of "The Weir" by Conor McPherson. A character-driven drama set in a rural pub, where local men share stories that blend folklore, humor, and the supernatural. Rate: LORT Non-Rep — $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) Additional info: First rehearsal: February 23, 2027; First preview: March 17, 2027; Closing: April 4, 2027; Travel and housing provided; Prepare two contrasting 1-minute monologues. Directors are looking forward to seeing you!

5 role s

JACKMale50-59 y.o.All ethnicities

A car mechanic and garage owner. The oldest of the bunch, and the keeper of a lot of local folklore and stories.

BRENDANMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A pub owner. Reserved but kind and willing to listen.

JIMMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Jack’s assistant. A humble, hard worker who is smarter than people think, especially in his knack for gambling.

FINBARMale40-44 y.o.All ethnicities

A local businessman who has taken it upon himself to show the eligible newcomer Valerie around town. A habitual flirt who has become a landlord to much of the town.

VALERIEFemale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

A young woman who has just moved from Dublin to town after losing her young daughter to escape the supernatural manifestations of her grief.