Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood, OH is nothing short of thrilled to announce our first auditions in over 18 months!

 

Neil Simon’s BROADWAY BOUND will open Beck’s season on September 10^th and play through Oct. 3^rd. The rehearsal process will begin on August 10^th, and the production will be directed by former Beck Center Artistic Director William Roudebush (Beck’s EQUUS and ….CUCKOO’S NEST)

 

BROADWAY BOUND will feature venerated character actor Austin Pendleton as the Grandfather Ben.

 

While some casting has already occurred for the piece, there will be open calls for the following characters:

 

Eugene Jerome~~~Now 23 years old, Eugene continues to fulfill his destiny as a comedy writer

Stanley Jerome~~~Now 28 years old, Stanley is partnering with Eugene in his endeavors

Blanche Morton~~45 to 55; Kate Jerome’s prosperous sister

 

Non-AEA performers are sought for these three stipended roles.

 

AUDITION PROCESS

 

Auditions for these three roles will occur in the following manner.

 

1. Video Submission (to scotts@beckcenter.org ) Please record either a monologue of your choice OR request a side from the show to be sent for recording. When possible, please also submit a resume’, and if you have one, a headshot.

2. If you are simply unable to do a video submission, actors can be seen by Beck’s Artistic Director on an appointment only basis. Please email the above address to discuss appointment options. 

 

CALLBACKS will occur on ZOOM with the production's Director at a date to be announced.

Video submission deadline is Sunday, July 18^th. For in-person audition requests, please contact Scott Spence no later than Sunday, July 11^th to arrange an audition time. Sides will be provided ahead of time for all in-person auditions, as well as when requested for video submissions.

 

Thank you for considering Beck Center!