Actors must be able to attend all tech week rehearsals (August 10 - 13) and ALL performances.
Instructions
All roles are open. Sides will be provided at the audition. Actors should bring a resume and headshot, if available. Actors should bring a list of potential rehearsal conflicts.
If you are unable to attend, video auditions may be submitted by midnight on Friday, May 22 ~ please email steven.southshoretheatre@gmail.com.
Show Info
Andrew Rally, a recently canceled TV star, moves to New York to play Hamlet, a role he despises. He is haunted by the ghost of legendary actor John Barrymore, who tries to persuade him to commit to the role. The play explores the clash between art, fame, and the pressure of theatrical tradition.
Audition Location/Date/Times
Type
Location
Date
Time
Open
South Shore Theatre 115 South Wellwood Ave Lindenhurst
May 24
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Roles
Role
M/F
Age
Description
Andrew Ralley
M
20-30
A handsome, charming TV star in his late 20s or early 30s who has just moved to New York. He is playing Hamlet in Central Park but hates the role, preferring the easy success of television. He is inexperienced, self-doubting, and easily tempted by fame, but grows under Barrymore's mentorship. He could easily glide through life, wafting on a cloud of good looks and affability. He is not without ego, however; he is more than accustomed to being the center of attention.
John Barrymore
M
50-60
The legendary 20th-century actor. He is described as a ghostly apparition—sly, dashing, romantic, and "phenomenally sexual".
Deirdre McDavey
F
20-30
Andrew's girlfriend. 20s - 30s, An idealistic, "super-sweet" romantic who is dedicated to saving herself for marriage, adding to Andrew's frustrations.
Felicia Dantine
F
30-40
mid 30s - 40s (open to any age) A high-energy real estate agent with a "carnal passion for New York City apartments". A student of spiritualism who arranges the seance that summons John Barrymore, though she initially thinks she fails to do so.
Lillian Troy
F
50-70
Andrew's agent, a striking, sharp-witted woman in her 70s (50s-70s) with a German accent. She holds fond memories of a past affair with John Barrymore and keeps Andrew grounded in the reality of the business.
Gary Peter Lefkowitz
M
0+
Any Age. An arrogant and energetic Hollywood producer. Represents the superficial, fast-paced world of television, offering Andrew a lucrative TV pilot that challenges his commitment to Shakespeare.