[NEohioPAL] Auditions for the Ohio Premiere of "Shark Tank" - TONIGHT!

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TOQ Productions 
announces auditions for the Ohio Premiere of
 



SHARK TANK
 by Jason Melby
 
Directed by Brian Westerley 
 
Open Audition Dates:
Monday & Tuesday, May 9 & 10, 2011
7 - 10 PM
 


Rehearsals begin Monday, May 16
 & run 5 nights a week w/a special 15 minute preview on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at a local nightclub
 
Run Dates: June 9 - 18, 2011 @ 8 PM
(Possibly an added weekend of June 23 - 25, 2011)
6 (or 9) performances
 






Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script
& will be held at First Grace United Church
350 S. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44230
 
(First Grace United is an 'Open and Affirming' congregation, and a strong supporter of the LGBTQ community)
 
 



"Shark Tank" is the story of Jason, a young, attractive man out on the town at his favorite gay watering hole.  All of his fears, frustrations & hopes come to a head on this night, including: a run-in with his ex, a confession of love to a man who may or may not be in love with him & a surprisingly touching breakdown that may just show him where his life is headed.  We also meet Jason's best friend, Tim, who is constantly at odds with the DJ of the bar, Scotty; a pair of straight guys out on a dare; a birthday party for someone who is questioning his place in the world; & a hunky, yet lonely, bartender who may just be able to bring it all together.  
 
Casting Requirements:
 
Jason - Neurotic; timid; introverted; gay (25-35)
 Tim - Brash; honest; unafraid to offend if he must (30-45)
 Keith - Hunky bartender; smarter than he looks (25-35)
 Mikey - Easy going; lives life as it comes (25-35)
 Taryn - Fag hag; loud; always ready to party (21-40)
 Derrek - Reserved; loyal to his partner; plays it safe (25-40)
 Scott - DJ at the bar; player; Tim’s adversary (21-40)
Nick - Straight; curious (25-40)
 Phil - Straight; Nick’s best friend; gullible (25-40)
 Mark - Bored with life; thinks he’s less than he is (21-35)
 Chris - Jason’s ex; user; snob (21-35) 
 Tattoo Guy - Swarthy Latin man of mystery who oozes sex and seduction (25-40)
 
 
Brian Westerley directed the world premiere of "Shark Tank" in Los Angeles.  He has worked with the Blank Theatre & Drama West in LA, as well as writing the plays “Caught Up in a Moment” & “Denial is Not a River in Egypt.”  He is also a skilled actor, having performed in the world premiere of “The Day I Said Goodbye” (which he also directed) & in the L.A. Opera’s production of “Tosca” at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.  Brian has won numerous awards for his theatrical work, including trophies for directing & three in a row as Outstanding Lead Actor.
 
(Questions: Please email toqproductions at gmail.com) 		 	   		  
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