Palm Beach Dramaworks | West Palm Beach, FL
Thursday, May 15, 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SPT
$945 weekly minimum (SPT 10)
Equity actors for roles in Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2025-26 Season (see breakdown). Some roles will be understudied.
Please prepare one contemporary dramatic monologue, no longer than 2 minutes in length.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Bill Hayes - Producing Artistic Director
James Cichewicz - Company Manager
Expected to attend: Jeff Dreisbach, McCorkle Casting
See breakdown for production specific dates.
palmbeachdramaworks.org
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Reh: 09/30/25
Run: 10/24/25-11/09/25
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Male, Black, mid-30s to early 40s) – The iconic civil rights leader, depicted as both a visionary and a deeply human man, grappling with exhaustion, self-doubt, and the weight of his mission. Charismatic, intelligent, and driven, yet vulnerable.
(CAST) Camae (Female, Black, mid-20s to early 30s) – A confident, witty, and mysterious hotel maid whose sharp humor and charm mask a deeper, more profound purpose. She challenges King’s perceptions and forces him to confront his fate in an unexpected and transformative encounter.
Reh: 11/18/25
Run: 12/12/25-12/28/25
(CAST) James Sharky Harkin (Male, Irish, late 40s to early 50s) – A troubled man, recently sober, trying to escape his past and care for his brother while resisting old temptations. He is brooding, guilt-ridden, and searching for redemption.
(CAST) Richard Harkin (Male, Irish, late 50s to early 60s) – Sharky’s older brother, blind and fiercely independent despite his disability. Gruff, sharp-tongued, and fond of drinking, he is both an obstacle and an anchor in Sharky’s life.
(CAST) Ivan Curry (Male, Irish, 40s to 50s) – A good-natured but bumbling alcoholic, caught up in the night’s events despite his best intentions. Perpetually confused and often the comedic relief, but with an undercurrent of sadness.
Nicky Giblin (Male, Irish, late 30s to 40s) – A cocky and self-assured man dating Sharky’s ex. Brash and confident, he enjoys teasing Sharky but is unaware of the true danger in the room.
Mr. Lockhart (Male, any ethnicity, 50s to 60s) – A refined yet menacing figure who exudes an eerie sense of control. Charismatic and chilling, he reveals himself to be much more than he initially appears, bringing a supernatural element to the poker game.
Reh: 01/13/26
Run: 02/06/26-02/22/26
(CAST) Daisy Werthan (Female, White, 72-97 years old over the course of the play) – A proud, independent, and sometimes sharp-tongued Jewish widow from Atlanta. Resistant to change and reluctant to accept help, she gradually forms a deep, trusting bond with Hoke. Intelligent, strong-willed, and deeply private, but ultimately warm and compassionate.
Hoke Colburn (Male, Black, 60s-80s over the course of the play) – A kind, patient, and dignified man hired as Daisy’s chauffeur. Wise, gentle, and resilient, he endures racial prejudice with quiet strength and grace. His genuine warmth and humor allow him to break through Daisy’s initial resistance, forging a lifelong friendship.
Boolie Werthan (Male, White, 40s-60s over the course of the play) – Daisy’s pragmatic and good-natured son, a successful businessman balancing his mother’s stubbornness with his own responsibilities. Loving and supportive, though often exasperated by Daisy’s unwillingness to change.
Reh: 03/03/26
Run: 03/27/26-04/12/26
(CAST) Betty Parris (Female, 10-12) – Reverend Parris’ young daughter, who falls into a mysterious coma-like state after being caught dancing in the woods.
(CAST) Reverend Samuel Parris (Male, 40s-50s) – Salem’s self-serving minister, paranoid and desperate to maintain his reputation. Insecure and manipulative, he stokes the flames of hysteria.
(CAST) Tituba (Female, Black or Indigenous, 30s-50s) – A Barbadian slave in Reverend Parris’ household, accused of witchcraft. Superstitious and fearful, she confesses under extreme pressure.
(CAST) Abigail Williams (Female, late teens-early 20s) – The manipulative and vengeful niece of Reverend Parris, whose love for Proctor and lust for power fuel the hysteria. Intelligent, seductive, and ruthless.
(CAST) Susanna Walcott (Female, late teens-early 20s) – Another of Abigail’s followers, eager to spread hysteria and escalate the accusations.
(CAST) Mrs. Ann Putnam (Female, 40s-50s) – Thomas Putnam’s grief-stricken wife, who believes her miscarriages were caused by supernatural forces. Superstitious and resentful.
(CAST) Thomas Putnam (Male, 40s-50s) – A wealthy, vengeful landowner who manipulates the hysteria to settle scores and increase his property holdings.
(CAST) Mercy Lewis (Female, late teens-early 20s) – One of Abigail’s closest allies, bold and cruel in accusing others. She enjoys the power the trials give her.
(CAST) Mary Warren (Female, late teens-early 20s) – The Proctors’ timid and impressionable servant. She is torn between fear and guilt, struggling to stand up to Abigail.
John Proctor (Male, 30s-40s) – A principled yet flawed farmer burdened by guilt over an affair. Strong-willed, passionate, and ultimately a tragic hero who must choose between life and integrity.
(CAST) Rebecca Nurse (Female, 60s-70s) – A wise, gentle, and deeply religious woman, falsely accused and known for her goodness. A symbol of moral integrity.
(CAST) Giles Corey (Male, 60s-70s) – A fiercely independent and outspoken farmer. He refuses to betray his principles and meets his end with unshakable defiance.
(CAST) Reverend John Hale (Male, 30s-40s) – A well-educated minister and self-proclaimed expert on witchcraft who begins with righteous confidence but later grapples with guilt over his role in the trials.
Elizabeth Proctor (Female, 30s-40s) – John’s devoted wife, known for her honesty and moral fortitude. Reserved but deeply loving, she struggles to forgive John’s betrayal.
(CAST) Francis Nurse (Male, 60s-70s) – Rebecca Nurse’s noble and level-headed husband. He fights against the court’s corruption.
(CAST) Ezekiel Cheever (Male, 30s-50s) – A town clerk eager to uphold the law, even as he begins to question its justice.
(CAST) John Willard (Male, 40s-60s) – A constable who begins to doubt the legitimacy of the trials and pays the ultimate price for his dissent.
(CAST) Judge Hathorne (Male, 40s-60s) – A merciless, arrogant judge who sees the trials as a means to reinforce his authority. He operates without doubt or compassion.
(CAST) Deputy-Governor Danforth (Male, 50s-60s) – The deputy governor of Massachusetts and chief judge presiding over the trials. A rigid, authoritarian figure who refuses to acknowledge his role in the destruction of innocent lives.
(CAST) Sarah Good (Female, 40s-60s) – A poor, mentally unstable woman accused of witchcraft. Seen as an easy scapegoat by the town.
(CAST) Hopkins (Male, any age) – A minor court official who helps enforce the court’s rulings.
Reh: 04/21/26
Run: 05/15/26-05/24/26
Henry Sanders (Male, 20s-30s): A talented yet struggling writer, eager for his big break. Henry is intelligent, ambitious, and somewhat idealistic, but his determination to succeed makes him susceptible to manipulation.
The Widow (Female, 50s-60s): The enigmatic and sophisticated widow of the famed novelist. She is articulate, persuasive, and possesses a commanding presence, with motives that are complex and gradually revealed as the plot unfolds.
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