Breakdown
2016 Season
THE WHIPPING MAN
by Matthew Lopez
directed by Gregg Daniel
rehearses May 10, previews May 25 opens May 26 closes June 24
Seeking:
Simon
50s African former slave in the DeLeon home – great presence, wise and articulate
Caleb
20s White Confederate soldier, only child in the DeLeon family – thin, bearded, has leg amputated, can be arrogant at times, weak character, vulnerable, Southern Jewish family
John
20s African former slave in the DeLeon home – out-spoken, loots homes after the war
The play takes place in Richmond, Virginia, 1865 – after the Civil War
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SEX WITH STRANGERS
by Laura Eason
directed by Roy Steinberg
rehearses June 14, previews June 22, opens June 23 and closes July 29
Seeking:
Olivia
39, then 41 – smart, sexy, outwardly strong but covering some fragility, American but spent many years living abroad. A novelist.
Ethan
28, then 30 – Very charismatic, sexy, a fast talker, used to being the center of attention. From Chicago but has little or no specific accent. A blogger and writer.
Both roles require brief half nudity
The play takes place in a bed and breakfast in rural Michigan and Olivia’s apartment in Chicago
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BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
by Neil Simon
directed by Chris Dolman
rehearses July 19, previews August 3, opens August 4 and closes September 9
Seeking:
Corrie Bratter
20s, very pretty, idealistic, romantic, innocent, great comic timing
Telephone Repair Man
40-60, New York, funny, can play out of shape
Delivery Man
60s plus. Comic, looks like he will die (role may be cast with an EMC)
Paul Bratter
26 but acts like 56 – very attractive, buttoned-up newly-wed, great comic timing
Corrie’s Mother, Mrs. Bannks
60s plus– domineering, long suffering, comic, gets to be romantic
Victor Velasco
58 – eccentric artist – lots of energy, Albanian, comic and romantic
The play takes place in Manhattan, 1963
DISGRACED
by Ayad Akhtar
directed by Roy Steinberg
rehearses August 30, previews September 14, opens September 15 and closes October 14
Seeking:
Emily
early 30s, white, lithe and pretty, Islamic art specialist
Amir
30-40, South Asian male, very articulate, attorney
Abe
22, South-Asian origin, vibrant and endearing, wears hoodie, skinny jeans and high tops (this role may be cast with an EMC)
Isaac
40, white, smart, attractive, Jewish – A curator at the Whitney
Jory
mid to late 30s female, African-American, commanding, forthright, intelligent. Almost masculine. Attorney
Upper East Side Manhattan apartment 2011-2012
BUYER & CELLAR
by Jonathan Tolins
directed by Roy Steinberg
rehearses October 4, previews October 19, opens October 20 and closes November 18
Seeking:
Alex More
mid to late 30s, great with language and comic flair, at times flamboyant, under employed actor in LA
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ONE CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Douglas H. Baker, directed by Roy Steinberg rehearses November 8 opens November25, closes December 31.
1 male actor playing Dickens’ colorful characters including Scrooge, Cratchitt, Tiny Tim, Fezziwig, the Ghosts, etc.
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