"A Few Good Men" Play Looking for Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "A Few Good Men" play, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: A FEW GOOD MEN, the explosive 1989 stage play that became the Academy Award-winning film starring Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise and Demi Moore. Military lawyer Daniel Kaffee is known for his wit, charm and uncanny ability to settle cases before they ever reach a courtroom. But when he is assigned to defend two young Marines accused of murder, his usual strategy is challenged by Lieutenant Commander JoAnne Galloway, a determined attorney convinced there is much more to the case. As they dig deeper, the evidence begins pointing toward a cover-up, putting Kaffee and his team on a collision course with the military chain of command and the formidable Colonel Nathan Jessup. A FEW GOOD MEN is a gripping story about loyalty, honor, power and responsibility — and asks whether following orders can ever excuse the unthinkable. Rate: ALL CAST MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A $300 STIPEND. Addititional info: NO CALLBACKS! REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Week of September 14 — Table Read, based on actor availability September 14–October 4 — Blocking rehearsals, approximately 3–4 days per week and 3 hours per evening October 5 — First Full Run-Through October 6–26 — Planned Hiatus (Larry goes to New York) October 26–November 20 — Rehearsals Resume November 21–29 — Thanksgiving Hiatus November 29–December 3 — Tech Week PERFORMANCES December 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 & 13 Directors are looking forward to see you at the auditions!
16 roles
The primary defense attorney. Easygoing, quick-witted and highly intelligent. A Harvard-trained lawyer who begins the case preferring easy plea bargains but develops a fierce determination to uncover the truth. Played by Tom Cruise in the film.
The intimidating and supremely confident commanding officer of the Marine base at Guantanamo Bay. He believes extreme measures are necessary to protect the country and is absolutely convinced of his own moral righteousness. Played by Jack Nicholson in the film.
A hardworking, passionate and determined JAG officer. She fights to become involved in the case and continually pushes Kaffee to look deeper and uncover what really happened. Played by Demi Moore in the film.
Kaffee’s loyal and laid-back co-counsel. Rational, grounded and a family man, Sam provides balance as the pressure of the trial increases.
A stoic, serious and fiercely loyal Marine. The natural leader of the two defendants, Dawson believes deeply in discipline, honor and protecting his fellow Marines.
The younger and less confident of the two defendants. Obedient and respectful, he looks to Dawson for leadership and generally allows him to speak for them both.
Santiago’s platoon commander at Guantanamo Bay. Rigid, zealous and intensely committed to military discipline, Kendrick preaches an uncompromising code of conduct. Played by Kiefer Sutherland in the film.
The prosecutor. An intelligent and highly capable Marine attorney who must balance his professional duty with his personal friendship with Kaffee. Played by Kevin Bacon in the film.
A smart, sensible JAG supervisor who oversees Kaffee, Galloway and Weinberg.
Smart, sensible and fair. The judge presiding over the murder trial.
A sincere young Marine who struggles physically to meet the demanding standards of his unit. His inability to keep up isolates him from the other Marines and ultimately sets the events of the play in motion.
The stoic and logical company commander at Guantanamo. He recognizes the danger created by the unit’s culture and becomes increasingly troubled by what has happened.
The doctor responsible for the medical care of the Marines at Guantanamo. Sensible, but susceptible to pressure.
A Marine stationed at Guantanamo who becomes an important witness during the trial.
A Navy doctor involved in the medical evidence surrounding Santiago’s death. Played by Noah Wyle in the film.
Additional roles include Tom, Dunn, Hammaker, Military Police, platoon members and Sergeant at Arms. These are flexible ensemble tracks, with actors potentially covering multiple roles.
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