[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS This FRI & SAT - TrueNorth Cultural Arts

[Laura Golden via NEohioPAL]

*Falling* by Deanna Jent
Directed by Melissa Crum

*About the Play: *

Falling boldly explores the dynamic and complicated reality of a family
with an autistic young man. When a relative comes to visit, the entire
family is thrown out of equilibrium, with everyone trying to balance what
is best for the family and what is best for them. The play bravely speaks a
truth about love and family and about hopes and dreams. It asks, “How do
you love someone who is difficult to love?”

*About the Director: *

Melissa Crum is a Cleveland based Director, Actor, and Creator of Original
work. Melissa was a recipient of the 2013-2014 Joan Yellen
Horwitz Directing Fellowship at Cleveland Public Theatre where she directed
the critically acclaimed The Drowning Girls. Crum holds a Bachelor of the
Arts in Theatre from Cleveland State University and currently works as a
Teaching Artist for Playhouse Square.

*Available Roles: *

*Joshua Martin*: Age 18, with severe autism. He is large and strong. He is
fascinated by visual stimuli and scared by loud and unexpected noises. He
has limited verbal/communication skills. Note* Actor
playing Joshua will also play Lawrence: A Caseworker for the Department of
Child and Family Services.

*Tami Martin*: Joshua’s mother, in her 40s. She and her husband have been
trained in behavioral intervention and teaching skills. She sells real
estate part-time. Fantasy and alcohol are her stress relievers.

*Lisa Martin*: Age 16, Joshua’s sister. Wants to be a typical girl in a
typical home.

*Bill Martin*: Joshua’s father. Also trained in behavioral intervention and
teaching skills, he often tries to relieve stress by making jokes.

*Grammy Sue*: Bill’s mother. She brings with her the hope that her sincere
Christian faith can intervene to help everyone in her son’s
family.

*PREPARATION:*

Please prepare a One-minute monologue of your choosing. Be prepared to read
from sides. There may also be some light movement, please dress
accordingly.

*AUDITION DATES*:

Friday November 20th 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday November 21st 6:30-9:30pm

*Auditions are in 10-minute increments. Call (440) 949-5200 ext 221 to
reserve a timeslot.

*PERFORMANCE DATES: *

April 15th 7pm
April 16th 7pm
April 17th 3pm
April 22nd 7pm
April 23rd 7pm
April 24th 3pm

*REHEARSAL INFORMATION :*

Rehearsals will begin in early March. Generally rehearsals will be
Mon-Thursday in the evening with a possibility of some additional
weekend rehearsals. Rehearsal schedule will be created based upon
availability.

*LOCATION:*

TrueNorth Cultural Arts
4530 Colorado Ave. (Hwy 611)
Sheffield Village, OH 44054
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