MARTY’S BACK IN TOWN - OPEN Auditions by Appointment
Ebenezer Entertainment, LLC (Philadelphia, PA) Special Appearance Contract, approval pending
World Premiere by Norman Shabel
Rehearsals will begin in October, 2012, and scheduled during the day. Rehearsals will be in Philadelphia.
Performances from November 15 - December 2, 2012, 5 performances per week Thursday - Saturday 7:30 and Saturday and Sunday 2 PM.
5 performances per week in an under 100 seat theatre.
OPEN Auditions by Appointment
Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Society Hill Playhouse
10 AM – 5 PM 507 South 8th Street (8th & South St)
Lunch from 12:30 – 1:15. Philadelphia, Pa
For an appointment call 215-972-0772, or 215-356-7110.
Readings will be from the play at the auditions.
People with an appointment can request scenes ahead of time.
Please specify for which role you would audition.
Walk-ins will be seen on a time available basis.
No housing will be provided.
This is a new play for a three week run in Philadelphia at the Skybox on Sansom Street.
Marty’s Back in Town takes place in Manhattan, in the 80s. These people are New Yorkers accent not necessary. It is about a Jewish family, led by an illiterate but dedicated immigrant mother, who single-handedly fights through the tenement jungle of the Jewish ghetto – overpopulated Brownsville – for the survival of her children. Fast forward 30 years, the children have grown but now are faced with the option of receiving the oldest son, the black sheep of the family, back to the familial bosom because he may die shortly. The play encompasses the dark humor and tragedy of the Brooklyn Jewish ghetto of the last 50 years. Yet the play is about the survival of each member of this hilarious but combative family. How do they handle the animosity and love they feel for the other? You’ll laugh till you cry.
Seeking:
Ronnie
A 45 Year old successful Attorney, and lives in a Park Avenue apartment, but remembers his very poor Brooklyn roots. He has a wry sense of humor. Ronnie is happily married with two children. He holds the family together even while fighting his demons from the past. Stage hand to hand fight experience.
Joan
Ronald’s 40 year old wife who comes from an upper middle class family. Joan is happy with her life. Very savvy. She deals well with her husband and his dysfunctional family. She has a sardonic sense of humor.
Mama
Role CAST: Understudy needed. She has held her family together through their deprived past. She is strong and capable. She raised her children single handedly due to her husband’s mental illness. She brought up strong independent children through college and professional schools.
Marty
Older brother (50) to Ronald and Susan. Marty is a born con man who bullies his way through life. His sudden appearance back into the family after a 10 year absence is the impetus of the play. A large man, physically. Striking appearance and even personable, he is also most persuasive. Stage fight experience (hand to hand)
Susan
Ronald’s 44 year old Sister. She is a very successful person, financially. Emotionally, she is a wreck. Almost anorexic.
Chris
Marty’s wife. (50) She married late in life and is grateful for the opportunity. A devoted wife, Chris attempts to be the peace maker to the family. She is a convert to Judaism.
Daniel
20 year old son to Ronnie and Joan, Daniel is a now junior in college. He is a son who also knows his father’s weaknesses and uses them to obtain his goals. He wants his own apartment so he can be with his girlfriend.
Alexandra (Lex)
17. Younger sister to Daniel, she too, can twist Dad to her ways. She is rivals with her brother to wheedle what she wants from her father.
Samuel
The mentally ill Father who never was there for the raising of his children. His sudden appearance at Ronald’s door causes stress to everyone.
Laurie/Nun
Daniel’s girlfriend, cute and adorable.
Terrence
Lex’s boyfriend is a teenage slob whose appearance is more than upsetting to Ronnie.
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