*What:* Auditions for A Nervous Smile by John Belluso, directed by Sean Derry *When:* Saturday, February 29th, 11am - 4pm & 6pm - 9pm *Where:* none too fragile theatre, 732 West Exchange St. Akron, Ohio 44302 *How: *Email RSVP to Sean Derry @ sjsderry@gmail.com. *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.*