When: Saturday, March, 14th 4pm - 7pm
Where: none too fragile theatre,
732 West Exchange St. Akron, Ohio 44302
How: Email RSVP for 15 minute slot times between 4pm - 7pm to
Who: Any & All AEA & non AEA Actors who fit the following:
Roles:
Brian - White Male, Age - 40's, A college Professor, husband & father
Already Cast:
Eileen - Jen Klika
Nic - Lara Mielcarek*
Blanka -Tammy Shanley
*(Actors Equity Assoc. Member)
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, Mondays - Thursdays 7pm - 11pm & Saturday, April 18th 11am - 4pm
Equity Contracts are available. All non-AEA actors will be paid a $600 stipend.