Actors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions. Performers with disabilities are encouraged to audition.
Speak
Written by Tammy Ryan
Directed by Dana Hardy
Audition dates:
Saturday, September 13th from 1:00 – 5:00pm
Performance dates:
May 1 – 10, 2026
Preparation for Auditions:
Present two (2-minute) contrasting contemporary memorized monologues and bring your resume and headshot.
ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE:
Several actors will be playing multiple roles
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Melinda - Female actor 14-18 (if older, must be believable as 14)
Melinda 2 – Female actor 14-18 (if older, must be believable as 14)
Mr. Freeman - The Art Teacher. Observant, eccentric, a (tortured) artist himself. So, he knows one when he sees one. Male Actor 30’s-50’s
ENSEMBLE OF MELINDA'S FRIENDS (ages 14 – 18)
Heather - The new girl from Ohio, never stops talking, wants to belong.
Ivy - A quiet girl from art class. Really afraid of clowns.
Nicole - The jock, at ease in her own body, confused by the controversy.
Rachel - The ex-BFF, turned mean girl, too cool for school.
David Petrakis - The boy in biology. Thoughtful, brilliant.
Andy Evans - Popular, gorgeous, bro, privileged, also IT
PARENTS AND TEACHERS (ages 30 – 50)
Mr. Sordino - Melinda’s Dad, stressed, busy, concerned
Mrs. Sordino - Melinda’s Mom, stressed, busy, concerned
Mr. Neck - Social studies teacher & hallway patrol
Hairwoman / English teacher
Spanish teacher
Math teacher
Principal
