| Show | Beyond Therapy |
| Company | Modern Classics Theatre of Long Island |
| Notes | Mandatory Rehearsal during Tech Week |
| Instructions | Sides will be provided! |
| Rehearsal Dates | Rehearsals start around June 8th |
| Performance Dates | July 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 |
| Questions | Send Mail |
| Submissions | Please email Julie for a copy of the sides and then send a self tape to her email. Julie Lorson jkatz102@gmail.com |
| Show Info | Bruce and Prudence are deeply into therapy. Prudence's macho therapist is urging her to be more assertive, while Bruce's wacky female therapist wants him to meet women by placing a personal ad. She does not fully comprehend that Bruce has a male lover who is not pleased by Bruce's desire to date a woman. Bruce doesn't know how to handle poor, nervous Prudence, and Prudence doesn't know what to make of her unpredictable new boyfriend. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | Twin Oaks Art Center 457 Babylon Tpke Freeport | Apr 13 | 7:30 PM |
| Open | Twin Oaks Art Center 457 Babylon Tpke Freeport | Apr 15 | 7:30 PM |
| Call Back | Twin Oaks Art Center 457 Babylon Tpke Freeport | Apr 20 | 7:30 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Prudence | F | 30-40 | A polite, anxious, and emotionally repressed woman searching for a "normal" relationship. Prudence is earnest and well-meaning but deeply uncomfortable with emotional intimacy. She tries to follow rules for how life should work, even as everything around her becomes increasingly absurd. Strong comedic timing required. Actor must ground the role in sincerity while building to moments of emotional unraveling. | Bruce | M | 30-40 | A highly sensitive and emotionally volatile man who struggles with identity, relationships, and self-understanding. Bruce swings rapidly between vulnerability and defensiveness, often oversharing and spiraling in conversation. He desperately wants connection but lacks the tools to maintain it. Requires bold emotional choices and the ability to shift quickly between extremes. | Stuart | M | 30-50 | (Prudence's Therapist) A confident, articulate therapist who is deeply unethical. Stuart abuses his position of authority by blurring professional boundaries and pursuing an inappropriate relationship with Prudence. He presents himself as insightful and helpful, but his actions are self-serving and manipulative. He fully believes his behavior is justified. Must be played with total confidence and sincerity. The comedy comes from his calm justification of inappropriate behavior. | Bob | M | 30-50 | A straightforward, well-meaning man who goes on a blind date with Prudence. Bob is relatively grounded compared to the others, though somewhat awkward and easily thrown off by the increasingly bizarre situations he finds himself in. Strong deadpan delivery and reaction skills are essential. | Dr. Charlotte Wallace | F | 30-50 | (Bruce's Therapist) Bruce's therapist, who is wildly unprofessional, impulsive, and lacking in boundaries. She gives questionable advice and often inserts herself into situations inappropriately. Despite her behavior, she remains completely confident in her abilities. Big comedic role. Actor should be fearless and fully committed to the character’s unpredictability. | Waiter | M/F | 20-50 | A restaurant employee who witnesses the chaos of the other characters' interactions. Serves as a grounded outside observer, reacting with confusion, irritation, or subtle judgment as situations escalate. Excellent timing and strong nonverbal reactions are key. Small role, big impact. |