Performers Wanted for Production of "Fences"

A former Negro League baseball player turned sanitation worker, Troy is charismatic, commanding, and deeply flawed. He is a provider who takes pride in responsibility but is shaped by past disappointments and systemic barriers. His worldview is rigid, often leading to conflict with those closest to him. Requires emotional range, authority, and stamina.

Troy’s devoted wife, Rose is grounded, compassionate, and morally strong. She has spent her life supporting her family, often setting aside her own desires. Her strength emerges most powerfully when confronting Troy’s choices. Requires warmth, resilience, and emotional depth.

Troy and Rose’s son, Cory is ambitious and hopeful, with aspirations of playing college football. He struggles against his father’s authority and limiting beliefs, leading to generational conflict. Requires sensitivity, physicality, and strong emotional shifts.

Troy’s loyal friend and coworker, Bono is steady, observant, and pragmatic. He serves as a moral counterbalance to Troy and provides insight into Troy’s character. Requires grounded presence and subtlety.

Troy’s son from a previous relationship, Lyons is a musician who lives outside conventional expectations. Charming and laid-back, he often asks Troy for money but maintains his independence. Requires ease, charisma, and musical sensibility.

Troy’s brother, Gabriel suffered a traumatic brain injury during the war and believes himself to be the archangel, Gabriel. Innocent and spiritually open, he moves between reality and imagination. Requires sensitivity, physical characterization, and emotional truth.