[Capdist-auditions] Albany Civic Theater announces auditions for "Looking For Normal"

[Albany Civic Theater]

  Albany Civic Theater announces AUDITIONS for the second show of its 61st Season, "Looking For Normal" by Jane Anderson, directed by Brian Sheldon. 
Audition Dates:  Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 Time:  Sign-ins both nights begin at 7 PM, auditions begin at 7:30 PM Place:  Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Ave., Albany NY Show dates:  November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2015 Pay-what-you-will preview: Thursday, November 5 If you have any questions about characters or the show itself, contact director Brian Sheldon at Brianactorsheldon at gmail.com.  

There is no need to prepare a monologue; auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The nine characters in "Looking For Normal" are listed below.  The play is about Roy and Irma who have been married for twenty-five years. They have two children. They live in the heartland. They're respected members of their church and their community. When Roy and Irma go to their pastor for marriage counseling, Roy confesses that he's a woman trapped in a man's body and would like to have a sex change. As would be expected, Irma throws Roy out of the house.    To be considered for a role, an actor must be able to play in the age range indicated.     Roy: 45-55. Middle-class working man. Works for a John Deere plant.    

Irma: 45-55. Roy's wife of 25 years. Mother of two. Housewife. Has spent most of her time focusing on the simpler things in life.   

Patty Ann: 12-16. Their Daughter. Smart-mouthed and extremely intelligent, going through puberty. Actor must be comfortable with colorful language.    

Wayne: 21-26. Their Son. Works as a roadie for a travelling band. Is distant from the family. Has some pent up emotional problems when it comes to his father.   

Reverend Muncie: 25-50. Priest of the local church. Easy going and eager to help. Reaches his congregation with a newer hip approach.   

Frank: 35-55. Roy's boss. Simple, and straight to the point.     

Roy Sr. 70-75. Strong silent type. Traditional midwest life style.   

Em: 70-75. Deeply caring mother of Roy. Traditional midwest life style 

Grandma Ruth: 70-90. Ghost of Roy's Grandmother. Lived her life as a man before it was at all acceptable.
 
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