What: Auditions for A Nervous Smile by John Belluso, directed by Sean DerryWhen: Saturday, February 29th, 11am - 4pm & 6pm - 9pm
Where: none too fragile theatre, 732 West Exchange St. Akron, Ohio 44302
Auditions consist of cold readings from script.
Who: Any & All AEA & non AEA Actors who fit the following:
Roles:
Brian - White Male, Late 30's - Late 40's, A college Professor, husband & father
Eileen - White Female, Late 30's - Late 40's, wife of Brian & mother
Nicole - White Female 30's, friend of Brian & Eileen
Blanka - White Female, Late 50's+, Maid/Nanny, Russian Accent
Story:
A wealthy New York couple, strained to the breaking point by caring for their severely disabled daughter, Emily, weigh their own happiness against that of their child - with shocking consequences. Emily's lyrical poetry, the bitter volleys of the couple's disintegrating marriage, and the appraisals of the outside world frame the narrative of the insightful play. A Nervous Smile is a brutal portrait of love, lust and despair set against Belluso's fiery brand of social satire.
"Provocative...meaty topics of immediate political and social currency...honest, funny and compassionate." - The New York Times
"Belluso's dialogue is most compelling...because of his perspective, his empathy and obvious skill, Belluso is a name to remember." - The San Diego Union - Tribune
"Belluso understands that it's not necessary to grapple directly with the headlines to comment on our greed-driven society." - The Village Voice
"Belluso's play brings a fresh, honest perspective and a surprising amount of humor to the emotionally difficult subject." - The Louisville Courier - Journal
Performance Dates: May 8th - May 23rd, 11 performances total, Thursdays - Saturdays @ 8pm, Saturday, May 9th @ 4pm & 8pm, Sunday, May 17th @ 2pm, Monday, May 18th @ 8pm.
Rehearsal Dates: April 13th - May 7th, Generally: Mondays - Fridays 7pm - 11pm
Equity Contracts are available. All non-AEA actors will be paid a $600 stipend.