Cleveland Public Theatre announces Auditions for Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Readings

Cleveland Public Theatre announces

Auditions for
Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Readings

Cleveland Public Theatre is looking to cast 3 plays for a series of readings for our Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellows. We are looking for a diverse group of all ages and types interested in originating roles in three new plays. The Nord Family Foundation Playwright Residency Readings consist of 3 readings for each play written by 3 local writers. Each play will have two private readings and one fully staged reading open to the public.

When: Saturday, September 26th from 1:00-4:00pm
Where: CPT’s Campus (6415 Detroit Ave)

Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in one hour increments. Actors will be given sides at the audition for cold readings. They should also come with one prepared contemporary monologue that they may be asked to perform. Please bring 3 copies of your headshot and resume, if available. Actors should be prepared to stay for the entire hour.

The Nord Readings will need the following commitment:

  1. First Reading: a private, invitation-only cold read with no prior rehearsals that will take place the weekend of October 22nd – 24th
  2. Second Reading: a private, invitation-only reading with 10 hours of rehearsal. Performance will take place the weekend of November 12th – 14th
  3. Final Reading: 2 fully staged-reading performances open to the general public with 20 hours of rehearsal (similar to CPT’s SpringBoard series from previous seasons). Performances will take place the weekend of January 6th – 10th

AEA contracts will not be considered. Non AEA actors will receive a very small stipend.

Interested actors should schedule an appointment with Joan Yellen Horvitz Assistant Directing Fellow, Jaclyn McConnell by email only: jrenee.mcconnell@gmail.com. When scheduling your audition, you must provide your preferred time and phone number. Please do not call. Appointments will only be made via email.

Looking to cast the following:

Well Beings, written by Greg Vovos and directed by Dale Heinen
Seeking 6 men, and 3 women—any ethnicity.

ANTON: M, 30ish, struggling with heroin addiction.

JOHN: M, 50s. Anton’s Dad. He has cancer, but he’d tell you that’s the least of his problems. Doubled with MAN, 50’s, sweaty, gross and middle-aged.

JACK: M, 20s, the Romeo to Holly’s Juliet. An addict who is determined to get clean for both Holly and himself. Doubled with CHECKERS, 20s, another user, tall, from the recovery center.

THE ECHO: M, 30s, an unkind voice in Anton’s head.

GRAVEDIGGER: M, 40s-60s, he buries the dead. Doubled with TERRENCE, a user facing the crisis of his life.

JESSE: M, 20s,  a.k.a. The Mad Hatter. Recovering user. A wildcard. Doubled with VINCE, 20’s, a slick user from the recovery center.

MARY: F, 50s, Anton’s Mom. She loves with the strength and endurance that only a mother can.

HOLLY: F, 20s, a heroin addict and Jack’s partner. If she could stop feeling altogether, she would, but Jack makes that difficult for her. Her life has not been easy.

ELLA: F, 30-40s, a recovering heroin addict who facilitates the NA meetings.

The Waters, Written by Gail Nyoka and directed by Melissa T. Crum
Seeking 6 women and 2 men
NOTE: Descriptions of ethnicity are loose and can be altered.

DIANNA GARNET: F, age 40 – 45.  African American

JANICE SHARPE: F, age 45 – 50. Caucasian

DELORES KEYS: F, age 40 – 45. Caucasian

SYLVIA LANDE: F, age 35 – 40. Native American, or Asian

NURSE LILLIAN BURNS: F, age 55 – 60.  Wears a lab coat over her conservative clothing. African American

DOCTOR LEWIS MOORE, M, age 65 – 70.  Dresses conservatively, expensively.  Caucasian.

ANTLERED MASKED FIGURE: M, age range 25 – 45, almost naked, has a wild feel. Native or African American, or Caucasian.

HEADLESS WOMAN: F, age range 35 – 40. Bloodied and with a bloody hole for a heart. Could possibly be played by one of the other characters (Janice?). Caucasian – the same as Delores, whatever ethnic is chosen for Delores.

Canon Fodder, Written by Stuart Hoffman, directed by Caitlin Lewins
Seeking 1 woman, any ethnicity

THE FAN: F, mid-late 30s, Recounting what she considers a literary love affair with her favorite author.

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