AUDITIONS for Death Defying Acts 3 one-act plays by David Mamet, Elaine May, and Woody Allen Directed by Chris Bizub & Nici Romo Performance Dates: September 13th-21st, 2019 Fri & Sat @ 8pm Audition Dates: Saturday, July 20th, 2019 3pm - 5pm Sunday, July 21st, 2019 1pm - 4pm *Auditions are open - no reservation required* Preparation: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. What to Bring: Headshot and Resume A list of your July-Sept 2019 conflicts Callbacks: TBD - if needed Audition & Performance location: The Center 118 W. Market St. Akron, Ohio https://www.facebook.com/pg/AMPupAKRON/about/?ref=page_internal Rehearsals: Sunday–Thursday, July 28th - September 14th, 2019 (We plan to 2-3 times a week, plan for Sunday afternoon rehearsals) THE PLAYS/CHARACTERS: AN INTERVIEW by David Mamet An oblique, mystifying interrogation. A sleazy lawyer is forced to answer difficult questions and to admit the truth about his life and career. The why and where of the interrogation provide a surprise ending to this brilliant comedy. Attorney - (M) 30s-50s - Sleazy lawyer, who believes he can talk his way out of anything. Attendant - (M/F) Any Age - Mysterious, stone-faced attendant. HOTLINE by Elaine May A neurotic woman with enough urban angst to fill a neighborhood calls a suicide crisis hotline late one night. The counselor who gets the call is overwhelmed - it is his first night on the job. Dorothy - (F) 20s-40s - A prositute who's both neurotic & rough around the edges who is at the end of her rope. Ken - (M) 20s-30s - Nice guy with a heart of gold, nervous about his 1st day working at the suicide hotline. Dr Russell - (M/F) 30s-50s - well-meaning, but oblivious. Thinks all problems can be solved with a motivational speech. Marty - (M) 30s-40s - Ken's co-worker, easy-going, kind of a goof off. Delivery Boy - (M/F) Any Age. CENTRAL PARK WEST by Woody Allen A well to do psychiatrist has just discovered that her best friend is having an affair with her husband in Woody Allen's wildly comic Central Park West. She has invited the friend over for a confrontation after getting thoroughly soused. Meanwhile, the husband is about to run off with a college student. Phyllis - (F) late 30s-40s - Domineering and Snarky psychiatrist, recently discovered her husband is cheating with her best friend Carol - (F) late 30s - Secretly in love with Phyllis husband Sam, has identity issues, emulates anyone she would rather be. Howard - (M) 40s-50s - Carol's milk-toast and manic -depressive husband. Sam - (M) 40s-50s - Handsome ex-jock type, needs to be in a committed relationship for validation. Juliet - (F) 20s - Young college student with anxiety, one of Phyllis' patients. We are looking for a diverse cast of 6-8 actors/actresses. We do plan to double cast roles, so if you are cast you will more than likely be offered roles in multiple pieces. If you have questions or aren't able to attend auditions, but would still like to you can contact us at cmb164@zips.uakron.edu