[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS FOR DEATH OF A SALESMAN: Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts and a Requiem

[August Scarpelli]

WRP still has a few spots available if you'd like to audition for one of
last century's greatest dramatic achievements. No appointment? No problem!
Stop on by


AUDITIONS FOR DEATH OF A SALESMAN:
Certain Private Conversations in Two Acts and a Requiem
By Arthur Miller
Directed by August Scarpelli

WHAT TO KNOW:
The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman,
who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a
series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with
his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest
for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him.
A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most
profound classic dramas of the American theatre.

Audition Dates:
 Saturday May 25, 2024 1:00PM-4:00PM
Saturday June 1 , 2024 11:30AM-3:00PM

Callbacks as needed Jun 3, 2024, and/ or Jun 4, 2024 from 7pm-10pm

Audition Location:
The Western Reserve Playhouse
3326 Everett Road Bath, Ohio 44286

*Performances: 8 Shows - October 4th - 19th , 2024 (Friday and Saturday at
8:00PM and Sunday at 2PM)
*Rehearsals: Will begin approximately August 12, 2024. Rehearsals will run
Monday-Thursday (evenings) and Sunday (afternoons) based on cast
availability.


Audition Requirements:


A 1-2 minute speech that you find might be thematically related.
You may be asked to cold read from the script
No equity contracts available at this time. All positions are volunteer.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN to all gender identities, races, ethnicities, body
types, ages, and abilities. The genders/ages outlined below are as
indicated by the script; however, they do not have to match the performer's
actual identity or age, provided you feel confident in portraying the
character.
None of these roles are precast.


Available Roles:
William "Willy" Loman: (late 40s+)He is 63 years old, unstable, insecure,
and self-deluded. He vacillates between different eras of his life
throughout the play, and re-imagines them as if they were the present.
Willy's age and deteriorating mental state make him appear childlike.
Linda Loman: (late 40s+) Willy's loyal and loving wife. Linda is supportive
and docile when Willy talks unrealistically about hopes for the future,
although she seems to have a good knowledge of what is really going on.
Biff Loman:  (late 20s -40s) Willy's elder son. Biff was a football star
with potential in high school, but failed math his senior year and dropped
out of summer school when he saw Willy with another woman.
Harold "Happy" Loman: (20s -late 30s) Willy's younger son. He has lived in
the shadow of his older brother Biff, but he still tries to be supportive
toward his family. He has a restless lifestyle as a womanizer and ambitions
of career advancement.
Charley: (late 40s+) Willy's wisecracking yet kind neighbor. He frequently
lends Willy money and plays cards with him, although Willy treats him
poorly. Willy is envious of him because his son is more successful than
Willy's.
Bernard: (20s -late 30s) Charley's son. In Willy's flashbacks, he is a
nerd, and Willy forces him to give Biff test answers. Later, he is a
successful lawyer, married, and expecting a second son.
Ben: (late 40s+)Willy's deceased older brother, a diamond tycoon. Though
long dead, Willy frequently “speaks” to him in his hallucinations.
The Woman: (20s +) A woman, whom Willy calls "Miss Francis", with whom
Willy cheated on Linda.
Howard Wagner: (20s +) Willy's boss. Willy worked originally for Howard's
father Frank and claims to have suggested the name Howard for his newborn
son. However, he sees Willy as a liability for the company and fires him,
ignoring all the years that Willy has given to the company.
Jenny: (20s +)Charley's secretary.
Stanley:(20s +) A waiter at the restaurant who seems to be friends or
acquainted with Happy.
Miss Forsythe: (20s +)A girl whom Happy picks up at the restaurant. She is
attractive and claims to have had her picture on several magazine covers.
Letta:(20s +) Miss Forsythe's friend.


How to Sign-Up
You may sign up here for an audition slot HERE:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA5AB2FABF8C52-49404951-auditions

Please bring a headshot and resume if you have one. We also are asking for
all conflicts at this time.
If you are unavailable for any of these time slots, but would still like to
audition, contact the Director, August Scarpelli at august at thewrp.org to
set up an alternative audition.

-- 
August Scarpelli
Artistic Director
Western Reserve Playhouse
august at thewrp.org
(440)654-3624

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