[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS for GOD OF CARNAGE at Aurora Community Theatre

[Christopher Bizub]

Aurora Community Theatre is excited to announce…

AUDITIONS
for
God of Carnage
By Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Chris Bizub

PERFORMANCE DATES:
June 12 - 28, 2026
Fri & Sat 7:30pm
Sun. Matinee 6/21 & 6/28 at 2 pm

AUDITION DATES:
Monday, March 23rd, 2026 - 7pm-10pm
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 - 7pm-10pm

*Auditions are by appointment only*
Please sign up for your audition slot at the link below:

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*Once you have signed up for an audition slot. PLEASE FILL OUT AN AUDITION
FORM at the link below*

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CALLBACKS:
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 – 12pm-3pm [if needed]

WHAT TO PREP:
*Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script.
*Please bring a current headshot/theatrical resume
*Please bring a list of conflicts from April 20th, 2026 – June 28th, 2026

AUDITION/PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
Aurora Community Theatre
115 E. Pioneer Trail,
Aurora, OH 44202

SYNOPSIS:
This internationally acclaimed comedy takes you deep into the most
dangerous place on Earth: parenthood. What happens when two sets of parents
meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and
rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to
behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums and tears
before bedtime? Boys will be boys, but the adults are worse – much worse.
Tony and Olivier Award-winning God of Carnage is a comedy of manners,
without the manners.

CHARACTERS:
Any age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, body type, abilities, or
other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally
in character casting, unless directly specified by the playwright as
integral to their story. Age/age ranges, genders, and descriptions, if
listed, are recommendations by the script but are flexible to
interpretation. No roles for this production have been precast unless
otherwise stated in marketing announcements regarding the auditions.

VERONICA NOVAK (Female, Age Range 25+, All ethnicities)
At first she seems like the most benevolent of the bunch. Instead of
resorting to litigation regarding her son Henry’s injury, she believes that
they can all come to an agreement about how Benjamin should make amends for
his attack. Of the four principles, Veronica exhibits the strongest desire
for harmony.

MICHAEL NOVAK (Male, Age Range 25+, All ethnicities)
At first, Michael seems eager to create peace between the two boys and
perhaps even bond with the Raleigh’s. He offers them food and drink. He is
quick to agree with the Raleigh’s, even making light of the violence,
commenting on how he was a leader of his own gang during his childhood.

ANNETTE RALEIGH (Female, Age Range 30+, All ethnicities)
Ferdinand’s mother is constantly on the brink of a panic attack. In fact,
she vomits twice during the course of the play. Unfortunately, the
pressures of motherhood and household have eroded her self-confidence.
Annette feels abandoned by her husband who is eternally preoccupied with
work. Alan is glued to his cell phone throughout the play, until Annette
finally loses control and drops the phone into a vase of tulips. Annette is
the most physically destructive of the four characters. *Must be able to
throw up believably onstage*

ALAN RALEIGH (Male, Age Range 30+, All ethnicities)
Alan might be the most stereotypical character of the group in that he is
modeled after other slimy lawyers from countless other stories. He is the
most openly rude because he frequently interrupts their meeting by talking
on his cell phone. His law firm represents a pharmaceutical company that is
about to be sued because one of their new products causes dizziness and
other negative symptoms. He claims that his son is a savage and doesn’t see
any point in trying to change him. He seems the most sexist of the two men,
often implying that women have a host of limitations.

OTHER DETAILS:
Aurora Community Theatre is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. All actors
cast are strictly volunteers. No AEA Contract(s) available.
If you have any questions or would like to audition for this production,
but are unable to attend regular auditions, please contact the director at
bizchris85 at gmail.com. Also feel free to reach out with any questions you
may have regarding the production.

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Cell: 440-840-0667
Email: bizchris85 at gmail.com
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