[NEohioPAL] Cleveland Public Theatre announces auditions for Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Readings

[Jaclyn McConnell via NEohioPAL]

*Cleveland Public Theatre announces *

*Auditions for Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Readings *

Cleveland Public Theatre is looking to cast 3 plays for a series of
readings for our Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellows. We are looking
for a diverse group of all ages and types interested in originating roles
in three new plays. The Nord Family Foundation Playwright Residency
Readings consist of 3 readings for each play written by 3 local writers.
Each play will have two private readings and one fully staged reading open
to the public.



*When: Saturday, September 26th from 1:00-4:00pm*

*Where: CPT’s Campus (6415 Detroit Ave)*



Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in one hour
increments. Actors will be given sides at the audition for cold readings.
They should also come with one prepared contemporary monologue that they
may be asked to perform. Please bring 3 copies of your headshot and resume,
if available. Actors should be prepared to stay for the entire hour.



*The Nord Readings will need the following commitment:*

   1.

   First Reading: a private, invitation-only cold read with no prior
   rehearsals that will take place the weekend of October 22nd – 24th
   2.

   Second Reading: a private, invitation-only reading with 10 hours of
   rehearsal. Performance will take place the weekend of November 12th – 14
   th
   3.

   Final Reading: 2 fully staged-reading performances open to the general
   public with 20 hours of rehearsal (similar to CPT’s SpringBoard series from
   previous seasons). Performances will take place the weekend of January 6
   th – 10th

*AEA contracts will not be considered. Non AEA actors will receive a very
small stipend.*



Interested actors should schedule an appointment with Joan Yellen Horvitz
Assistant Directing Fellow, *Jaclyn McConnell *by email only:
*jrenee.mcconnell at gmail.com
<jrenee.mcconnell at gmail.com>**. *When scheduling your audition, you
must *provide
your preferred time and phone number*. Please do not call. Appointments
will only be made via email.







*Looking to cast the following:*

*Well Beings*, *written by Greg Vovos and directed by Dale Heinen*
* Seeking 6 men, and 3 women—any ethnicity.*

ANTON: M, 30ish, struggling with heroin addiction.

JOHN: M, 50s. Anton's Dad. He has cancer, but he'd tell you that's the
least of his problems. Doubled with MAN, 50's, sweaty, gross and
middle-aged.

JACK: M, 20s, the Romeo to Holly's Juliet. An addict who is determined to
get clean for both Holly and himself. Doubled with CHECKERS, 20s, another
user, tall, from the recovery center.

THE ECHO: M, 30s, an unkind voice in Anton's head.

GRAVEDIGGER: M, 40s-60s, he buries the dead. Doubled with TERRENCE, a user
facing the crisis of his life.

JESSE: M, 20s,  a.k.a. The Mad Hatter. Recovering user. A wildcard. Doubled
with VINCE, 20's, a slick user from the recovery center.

MARY: F, 50s, Anton's Mom. She loves with the strength and endurance that
only a mother can.

HOLLY: F, 20s, a heroin addict and Jack's partner. If she could stop
feeling altogether, she would, but Jack makes that difficult for her. Her
life has not been easy.

ELLA: F, 30-40s, a recovering heroin addict who facilitates the NA meetings.





*The Waters**, Written by Gail Nyoka and directed by Melissa T. Crum*


*Seeking 6 women and 2 men NOTE: Descriptions of ethnicity are loose and
can be altered.*

DIANNA GARNET: F, age 40 – 45.  African American

JANICE SHARPE: F, age 45 – 50. Caucasian

DELORES KEYS: F, age 40 – 45. Caucasian

SYLVIA LANDE: F, age 35 – 40. Native American, or Asian

NURSE LILLIAN BURNS: F, age 55 - 60.  Wears a lab coat over her
conservative clothing. African American

DOCTOR LEWIS MOORE, M, age 65 - 70.  Dresses conservatively, expensively.
Caucasian.

ANTLERED MASKED FIGURE: M, age range 25 – 45, almost naked, has a wild
feel. Native or African American, or Caucasian.

HEADLESS WOMAN: F, age range 35 – 40. Bloodied and with a bloody hole for a
heart. Could possibly be played by one of the other characters (Janice?).
Caucasian – the same as Delores, whatever ethnicity is chosen for Delores.

*Canon Fodder*
*, Written by Stuart Hoffman, directed by Caitlin Lewins **Seeking 1 woman,
any ethnicity*

THE FAN: F, mid-late 30s, Recounting what she considers a literary love
affair with her favorite author.
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