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@thewrp.org to set up an alternative audition. -- August Scarpelli Artistic Director Western Reserve Playhouse august@thewrp.org (440)654-3624 -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. 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