Tuesday, October 21, 2025
2:00 PM - 10:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
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$499 weekly minimum (SPT 4)
Equity actors for roles in Actor's Express Theatre Company's 2025-26 Season (see breakdown).
Actor's Express seeks performers for our 38th Season, which includes productions of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, VENUS, WIT, CHOIR BOY and I NEVER ASKED FOR A GOFUNDME. AE is fully committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunity. We are committed to principles of ethical and diverse representation in our casting, and actors of all races, ethnicities, gender expressions, physical abilities are encouraged to audition.
Please prepare a monologue of your choosing. If you would like to be considered for GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, please also prepare a song of your choosing. An accompanist will be provided. Please note that audition appointments will be strictly held to five minutes each.
Actor's Express Theatre
887 W Marietta St NW Ste J 107
Atlanta, GA 30318-5266
There is an onsite paid parking deck. Carpooling, rideshares and public transportation are encouraged.
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See breakdown for production-specific dates.
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Rehearsals and performances held indoors at Actor's Express. We continue to use a safety plan that responds to current conditions, which may include vaccination, testing, masking, cleaning and distancing protocols as circumstances warrant.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
WRITTEN BY CONOR McPHERSON
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BOB DYLAN
DIRECTED BY FREDDIE ASHLEY
REHEARSALS BEGIN: December 30, 2025
TECH – January 24-25, 2026
DRESS REHEARSALS - December 27-28, 2026
PREVIEWS – January 29-30, 2026
OPENING – January 31, 2026
CLOSING – March 8, 2026
NICK LAINE - M, white, 50s. The proprietor of a boarding house that will soon be foreclosed by the bank. Caretaker for his wife, who suffers from early onset dementia but who, prior to her decline, told him she had fallen out of love and was finished with him. He sees everything slipping away and tries to do the right thing despite his many flaws.
ELIZABETH LAINE - W, white, 50s. Nick’s wife. She suffers from dementia, though we frequently see flashes of her blunt, plainspoken personality. Her moments of lucidity come and go, but she is always watching.
MARIANNE LAINE - W, Black, 19. Nick and Elizabeth’s adopted daughter. She is unexpectedly pregnant and balks at the idea of being married off for convenience to the elderly Mr. Perry. She yearns to fly away, even if she can’t see clearly how to do so just yet. Tenderly cares for her mother Elizabeth.
GENE LAINE - M, white, 20s. Nick and Elizabeth’s son. An aspiring writer whose ambition is in conflict with his ennui and self-destructive tendencies. He yearns for adventure and an artist’s life but is stunted and frustrated.
MRS. NEILSEN - W, Black, 30s. A tenant in the Laines’ boarding house. She is having an affair with Nick, but even so is nurturing to Elizabeth. She is growing frustrated by Nick’s emotional unavailability. She is waiting on an inheritance from her late husband, and she sees this as a springboard into a new start, though she discovers that life’s plans don’t always work out as expected.
MR. BURKE - M, white, 50s. A former factory owner. Now destitute, he has big ambitions about a financial comeback. He still comports himself like a big shot but privately harbors frustrations and insecurities. He is unaware that he carries an air of defeat.
MRS. BURKE - W, white, 50s. Married to Mr. Burke. She used to live the good life and now feels debased from living in poverty. Like her husband, she still comports herself with elegance though is much more realistic and determined than he. She doesn’t know how to be poor, but she is no snob. She seeks distraction and escape from her circumstances, even if it means dabbling in morphine use.
ELIAS BURKE - M, white, 30. Son to Mr. and Mrs. Burke. He is developmentally disabled. While his spirit is generally gentle, he struggles with a lack of impulse control that can sometimes manifest with accidental physical violence. He seeks the affection of his father, though often finds himself the object of his father’s frustrations.
JOE SCOTT - M, Black, 20s. A boxer and guest at the boarding house. He carries many secrets, including a wife and child whom he has abandoned. He was wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and is now on the run.
REV. MARLOWE - M, white. A Bible salesman who arrives at the boarding house in the dead of night with Joe. He is a mysterious person whose capacity for darkness initially reveals itself in subtle ways, but reaches a more direct crescendo when he believes his back is against the wall.
MR. PERRY - M, white, 60s-70s. A shoe mender. Lonely widower. Seeks to marry the young Marianne. His intentions may appear pure on the surface, but Elizabeth, who has known him for decades and still holds on to distant memories despite her condition, reveals his problematic history of lechery and sexual harassment, much to his chagrin.
DR. WALKER - M, white, 60s. Knows everyone. Has struggled with morphine addiction, though he tries to manage it on his own. He is kindhearted. Serves as a narrator of the story, so he often speaks directly to the audience with insights about the other characters.
KATE DRAPER - W, white, 20s. Gene’s ex-girlfriend. Still harbors feelings for Gene, but has decided to unstick herself from her current circumstances and marry another young man. This character also joins as part of the ensemble.
ENSEMBLE - Two additional men and two additional women. Singers who are neighbors and townspeople, mingling onstage with the other characters.
BY STEVE YOCKEY
DIRECTED BY MELISSA FOULGER
REHEARSALS BEGIN: March 10, 2026
TECH – April 4-5, 2026
DRESS REHEARSALS - April 7-8, 2026
PREVIEWS – April 9-10, 2026
OPENING – April 11, 2026
CLOSING – May 3, 2026
NICOLE - A woman, lithe, a poise that’s almost brittle. The object of Beth’s affection and frustration. She’s clearly into Beth less than Beth is into her.
BETH - A woman, blunt, not great with boundaries. She’s really into Beth, but can’t help but be brusque and impatient with her.
BY MARGARET EDSON
DIRECTED BY FREDDIE ASHLEY
REHEARSALS BEGIN: May 5, 2026
TECH – May 30-31, 2026
DRESS REHEARSALS - June 2-3, 2026
PREVIEWS – June 4-5, 2026
OPENING – June 6, 2026
CLOSING – June 28, 2026
VIVIAN BEARING, Ph.D. (CAST) — 50; Professor of Seventeenth-Century Poetry at the University. A commanding scholar and demanding professor. She has prioritized scholarship and academic rigor above all else, though now that she is battling Stage 4 cancer, she comes to discover that which is more important in life.
HARVEY KELEKIAN, M.D. — 50; Chief of Medical Oncology, University Hospital. A brilliant doctor. He respects Vivian as a fellow scholar. He shows more humanity than his younger students and fellows, but ultimately prioritizes the extending of life over matters of the soul or heart.
JASON POSNER, M.D. — 28; Clinical Fellow, Medical Oncology Branch. Brilliant young mind. His ambition can blind him to the humanity of others.
SUSIE MONAHAN, R.N., B.S.N. — 28; Primary Nurse, Cancer Inpatient Unit. Susie is an excellent nurse, and she tenderly cares for Vivian. She is plainspoken and possesses a deep understanding of people. Empathetic and kind.
E. M. ASHFORD, D.Phil. — 80; Professor Emerita of English Literature. Vivian’s former mentor. She is an academic titan with a formidable mind. Unlike Vivian, she has carved out a life for herself beyond academia. Now retired, Dr. Ashford is family-oriented and cares deeply for Vivian in her time of suffering.
MR. BEARING — Vivian’s father. Somewhat removed; he established Vivian’s priority of learning and reading. Doubles as Dr. Kelekian.
ENSEMBLE - Lab technicians, clinical fellows, students and the Code Team at University Hospital.
BY TARELL ALVIN McCRANEY
DIRECTED BY AMANDA WASHINGTON
REHEARSALS BEGIN: July 7, 2026
TECH – August 1-2, 2026
DRESS REHEARSALS - August 4-5, 2026
PREVIEWS – August 6-7, 2026
OPENING – August 8, 2026
CLOSING – August 30, 2026
HEADMASTER STEPHAN MARROW - African-American/Black. He is the headmaster of Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys and the youngest ever to hold the position. He is competent and put together, yet approachable. Probably has a lot riding on his shoulders. He is trying to save something. Not sure if that is himself or the school… maybe both. Uncle to Bobby.
PHARUS JONATHAN YOUNG - Teenager; student at Drew Prep. African-American/Black. Sings Tenor. There is a determination about him that is unyielding. He uses humor and faith as a shield to hide his genuine emotions from people and circumstances. There is a rhythm to how he speaks. His words craft worlds. He is musically gifted, can sing, and arrange music. He is most at home in the school choir. ***This character has intimacy with the characters AJ and David. This character has partial to full nudity within the play. All intimacy/nudity will be choreographed under the supervision of an intimacy choreographer. ***This character has a fight with David. All fights will be choreographed under the supervision of a fight choreographer.
MR. PENDLETON – Older than Headmaster Marrow. White man. Once marched with Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a mover and shaker during the Civil Rights movement. A visiting teacher at Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys. He questions if he still has the power and gumption to make a difference in these young boys' lives. He puts his foot in his mouth and is awkwardly funny.
ANTHONY JUSTIN AJ JAMES – Teenager; student at Drew Prep. African-American/Black. Sings in the choir. Plays basketball and is on the school team. Always looks fresh and can cut hair. He is a quiet, steady force. The type of confidence that needs no words or forcing a situation. However, he will speak up when he needs to. He is the closest person to Pharus at school. They are also roommates. ***This character has partial to full nudity within the play. All intimacy/nudity will be choreographed under the supervision of an intimacy choreographer.
BOBBY MARROW – Teenager, student at Drew Prep. Sings Tenor. The level of audacity inside him allows him to be reckless. Or is that just the hubris of youth? Or the fact that he comes from a wealthy background and is a legacy Drew student? He is also the nephew of Headmaster Marrow. Kindling within him is ambition that is a full fire by the end of the play. He knows how to turn a joke. He misses his mom – he bullies Pharus. ***This character has partial nudity within the play. All intimacy/nudity will be choreographed under the supervision of an intimacy choreographer.
JUNIOR DAVIS – Teenager; student at Drew Prep. African American/Black. Sings Baritone. He does not always pay attention to his school lessons. However, he is no stranger to hard work, which in turn enables him to meet people where they are. Best friends with Bobby Marrow. This character witnesses intimacy and violence between David and Pharus. This character has partial to full nudity within the play. All intimacy/nudity will be choreographed under the supervision of an intimacy choreographer.
DAVID HEARD – Teenager; student at Drew Prep. African-American/Black. Sings in the choir. He is nervous about things beyond what the average eye can see. He tries to walk a path that he has forged, but often succumbs to peer pressure. He is just trying to finish his high school experience with a clean slate. He wants to be a pastor. He is really close to his faith. Carries it like a cloak that sometimes keeps him too warm. Friends with Junior and Bobby. The character has full nudity within the play. ***This character has intimacy with Pharus. All intimacy/nudity will be choreographed under the supervision of an intimacy choreographer. ***This character has a fight with Pharus. All fights will be choreographed under the supervision of a fight choreographer.
ENSEMBLE - 3-4 students at Drew Prep. The ensemble sings in the choir of the school.
BY JAYNE DEELY
DIRECTED BY REBECCA S. WEAR
REHEARSALS BEGIN: September 1, 2026
TECH – September 26-27, 2026
DRESS REHEARSALS - September 29-30, 2026
PREVIEWS – October 1-2, 2026
OPENING – October 3, 2026
CLOSING – October 25, 2026
MILLIE (she/her) - Female, white, early 30's, PhD student in a relationship with Avery. Southern and raised Baptist. The black sheep of her family.
AVERY (they/them, they/he) - AFAB trans-masc/nonbinary early 30's, Puerto Rican, East Coast Raised, has recently had top surgery. Loves NCAA women’s basketball.
TERESA (she/her) - Female, white, middle aged, Southern, Christian and VERY involved in the church, best friend of Kim.
KIM (she/her) - Female, white, middle aged, Millie's mom, Southern, Christian.
THE COVEN (she/her, they/them) - genderqueer. A mildly blundering guardian angel/Greek chorus/queer ancestor of sorts who pops up in (often unsuccessful) attempts to help Avery and Millie navigate the chaos. Doubles as RADIO ANNOUNCER, FARMACÉUTICA THE PHARMACIST, FRANCINE, SERVER, DOLLY PARTON, MARY MAGDALENE, DOCTOR, GAY JESUS, MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE, GODLY MUFASA VOICE, and DOORDASH (yes, in that order).
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