Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "The Pillowman"
Performers wanted for "The Pillowman" play. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Set in an unnamed police state, a writer is brought in for questioning when a series of disturbing crimes begin to resemble the stories he has written. As the interrogation unfolds, the line between fiction and reality becomes increasingly blurred. Rate: All roles receive a stipend. Additional info: Content advisory: This production contains mature themes, strong language, descriptions of violence, child abuse, and disturbing subject matter. Actors should be comfortable working with challenging material. Rehearsals begin: August 17, 2026. Rehearsal days and times: TBD (weeknights and weekends). Tech weekend: September 19–20, 2026. Dress rehearsals: September 21–24, 2026, 6–10PM. Opening: September 25, 2026. Closing: October 4, 2026. Show times: Thursday–Saturday at 8:00PM; Sundays at 3:00PM. Callbacks: Thursday, July 2 at 7:00PM if needed. Location: Marietta, GA. Actors will read sides from the script; no outside material needs to be prepared. Please be familiar with all sides as you will likely read for multiple characters. Download, print, and bring your sides to auditions. Auditions will take place in groups of 10 in one-hour slots. If interested, please apply.
4 roles
A writer whose dark and imaginative stories become the focus of a police investigation. Intelligent, passionate, stubborn, and deeply devoted to the power of storytelling. This is the largest role in the production and requires significant emotional range.
Katurian's younger brother. Childlike, innocent, funny, vulnerable, and deeply affected by his past. A demanding role requiring both humor and emotional depth.
The lead investigator. Calm, intelligent, strategic, and often unsettlingly pleasant. Skilled at psychological manipulation and always several steps ahead.
A fellow investigator. Emotional, impulsive, intimidating, and quick to anger. Beneath the toughness lies a complicated personal history.