*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