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Breakdown
Show Dates: (All productions, dates and artists are subject to change)
COME FROM AWAY
Rehearsal starts – April 21, 2015
First Preview – May 29, 2015
Close – July 5, 2015
UP HERE
Rehearsal starts – June 16, 2015
First Preview – July 28, 2015
Close – September 6, 2015
BLUEPRINT TO FREEDOM: AN ODE TO BAYARD RUSTIN
Rehearsal starts – August 4, 2015
First Preview – September 8, 2015
Close – October 4, 2015
HEALING WARS
**This is a presented project of an existing company
Rehearsal starts – September 1, 2015
First Preview – September 29, 2015
Close – October 25, 2015
INDECENT
**This is a Co-production with Yale Repertory Theatre and will be transferring directly from Yale
Yale Dates
Rehearsal Starts –
First Preview –
Close –
La Jolla Playhouse Dates
First Tech – October 28, 2015
First Preview – November 13, 2015
Close – December 13, 2015
UNTITLED LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION #1
Rehearsal starts – January 12, 2016
First Preview – February 2, 2016
Close – February 28, 2015
BREAKDOWN:
COME FROM AWAY
[DIANE & OTHERS] – Female, 50s–60s; Diane is a traditional divorcee from Texas, who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out he is safe, she’s given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder more carefree side of herself. Also plays Newfoundland local, CRYSTAL.
[MARIA & OTHERS] – Female, 30s–50s, African–American, Latina, Asian, or any ethnicity; the mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, MARIA waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Also plays Newfoundland local, MARGIE.
[JANICE & OTHERS] – Female, 20s; an eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naïve about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. Plays another Newfoundland local by the name of JENNY.
[BEULAH & OTHERS] – Female, 40s–60s; Head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, she befriends Maria and walks to church and prays with her. Quick-witted and open hearted, Beulah loves to share a joke.
[BONNIE & OTHERS] – Female, 30s–50s; A no–nonsense mother of 3, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety . Also plays a Newfoundland local by the name of MARTHA.
[BEVERLY & OTHERS] – Female, 50s–60s; An American Airlines pilot, Beverly has always loved flying, but her world is changed when she hears about coworkers who were killed in the attacks, and when she is confronted by passengers who refuse to fly again. Also plays Newfoundland local, ANNETTE.
[OZ & OTHERS] – Male, 30s–50s; The quirky constable in the two–person Gander police force. When the town’s population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Also plays the role of JOEY, a rambunctious passenger on one of the planes who enjoys a good drink, and MATTY, the owner of the Trailways Bar, which is full of passengers 24/7.
[COLIN 1 & OTHERS] – Male, 30s–40s; The head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles, Colin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Colin), when they are stranded in Gander. Inspired by the town’s generosity, Colin creates the ‘Pay It Forward Foundation.’ Also plays the role of GARTH, head of the local union representing the bus drivers.
[COLIN 2 & OTHERS] – Male, 30s–40s, Latino, Asian, Middle Eastern, or any ethnicity; Colin’s boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave and get back to the U.S. as soon as possible. Also plays the role of DOUG, a local air traffic controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals.
[BOB & OTHERS] – Male, 30s–40s, African–American or any ethnicity. A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he’s landed, fearing that it’s World War 3, that someone is going to shoot him and steal his wallet – but instead he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Also plays MICHAEL, a local bus driver, and GWANDOYA, an African passenger who, despite a language barrier, finds common ground with a local bus driver.
[CLAUDE & OTHERS] – Male, 40s–50s; The gregarious and well liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople, and his daily traditions, but he’s never before had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude. Also plays DERM, mayor of the nearby town of Appleton.
[NICK & OTHERS] – Male, 50s–60s, Middle Eastern or any ethnicity; An English oil engineer who is focused on his work, Nick’s life is turned upside down when he falls for another passenger, Diane. Also plays ALI, an Iranian passenger.
UP HERE
[DAN] - Male, Early 30s; An introverted IT guy with a Technicolor world inside his head.
[LINDSAY] - Female, Early 30s; An extroverted, people-pleasing T-shirt designer, Dan’s love interest.
[TIM] - Male, Late 20s; Lindsay’s brother, a little off.
[MR. ED] - Male, Mid 30s; Lindsay’s ex-boyfriend. Handsome, nice guy.
[TINA] - Female, 20s – 30s; Tim’s former Best Buy boss and love interest. Physically not what you’d expect, and formidable.
[SHRINK] - Female, 30s -40s; Smart, professional, therapist.
[ENSEMBLE] - Men and Women; all ages portray parts of Dan’s consciousness
BLUEPRINTS TO FREEDOM: AN ODE TO BAYARD RUSTIN
[BAYARD RUSTIN] - Male, 30s – 40s; the architect - ROLE CAST
[MIRIAM CALDWELL] - Female, 20s; the assistant
[DAVIS PLATT, JR] - Male, 30s – 40s; the lover
[DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.] - Male, 30s – 40s; the protégé
[A. PHILIP RANDOLPH] - Male, 60s; the mentor
HEALING WARS
9 PERFORMERS – ROLES CAST
INDECENT
[LEMML]- Male, Late 20s – Late 40s; sings and moves with grace, nimble.
[SHOLEM ASCH] - Male, 20s – 30s; playwright and newlywed.
[MAGDA ASCH & OTHERS] - Female, 20s- 30s; his new wife. Also plays ELSA HEIMES an eager young ingénue, pretty and fresh looking, RUTH an ingénue, And VIRGINIA MACFADDEN Christian and an American.
[MR. PERTEZ & OTHERS] - Male, 40s-60s, a big name in the literary world. Also plays ABRAHAM CAHAN Editor of the Jewish Daily Forward and JOHN ROSEN Inspired by Sholem Asch and a lover of Yiddish Literature.
[NAKHEM & OTHERS] - Male, 20s- 40s; conservative assistant to Mr. Peretz. Also plays OFFICER BAILIE, NYPD, just doing his job.
[MRS. PERETZ & OTHERS] - Female, 40s – 60s; a woman of great dignity, icy smile. Also plays ESTHER STOCKTON an actress.
[FREIDA NEIMANN & OTHERS] - Female, 30s – Early 40s; an accomplished actress. Also plays DOROTHEE NELSON Similar to Freida, but more sensitive and kind
[RUDOLPH SCHILDKRAUT & OTHERS] - Male, 30s – 50s; an accomplished actor. Also Plays HARRY WEINBERGER, attorney defending his Jewish community
There will be no understudies.
Actors unable to attend this call may submit headshot and resume to:
La Jolla Playhouse “Attention Casting” PO Box 12039 La Jolla CA 92039
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