[Capdist-auditions] Albany Civic Theater Auditions for Appropriate: adults and children

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The regional premiere of  *"Appropriate"* by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, an
Obie Award winner, Pulitzer Finalist and MacArthur Fellow for 2016.

Performances 5/4-5/22

Albany Civic Theatre

235 Second Ave

Saturday 2/3 2-4PM, Sunday 2/4 11-1PM

No monologue Necessary. Readings from the script.

Directed by Patrick White

Email: info at actingclasswithpatrickwhite

Every estranged member of the Lafayette clan has descended upon the
crumbling Arkansas homestead to settle the accounts of the newly-dead
patriarch. As his three adult children sort through a lifetime of hoarded
mementos and junk, they collide over clutter, debt, and a contentious
family history. But after a disturbing discovery surfaces among their
father's possessions, the reunion takes a turn for the explosive,
unleashing a series of crackling surprises and confrontations.


Rhys Thurston (Supporting): Male, 18-25

plays 18, Toni’s youngest son. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Just
beginning to be aware of what people think about him, charismatic but still
awkward, shy, has a slightly dark edge. Was doing well in school and was
college bound but he “got caught” dealing drugs in this school where his
mother was the principal. He is very protective of his mother; a bit
elusive, a bit cool.

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Beauregard "Bo" Lafayette (Supporting): Male, 40-49

the middle sibling, publisher for a major magazine in NY, always doing
business, always wears a collar and a watch, he has grown into his success.
Very smart, very driven, not comfortable being with his siblings and their
issues or the anything about the family he grew up in. When he is upset, he
can turn--and always has turned--into a bit of a brat.

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Rachel Lafayette (Supporting): Female, 40-49

Bo’s wife, Jewish, attractive, well-groomed, Yale-educated, “upper
west-side wife,” very conscious of being on the outside of this family. A
bit of an over-bearing parent, can hold her own in an argument, but would
rather not fight unless provoked.

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Cassidy "Cassie" Lafayette (Supporting): Female, 13-19

Bo and Rachel’s oldest child, in the process of developing into a very
pretty young woman but is still a bit of a “nerd.” She can be awkward and
negligent of social cues but not self-conscious--very present, very
perceptive, smart.

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Ainsley Lafayette (Supporting): Male, 8-15

Bo and Rachel’s youngest child, rambunctious, energetic, intelligent.

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Francois "Franz/Frank" Lafayette (Supporting): Male, 30-45

the youngest sibling, sort of an aging hippie-type with possibly a slight
undercurrent of “redneck.” A little rugged, a little ragged, a sharp edge
lays over his deep vulnerability. Charismatic with young people, his
disruptive youth, possible substance abuse, and some close brushes with the
law have led to a long-term estrangement from the family, which has been
marked by bitterness and resentment. But he now hopes to change and find
his way if not back than at least to a new sense of self. He is an
“appealing project.”

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Trisha Rayner (Supporting): Female, 23

Franz’s fiancée, tThe youngest of four girls, daughter of two environmental
lawyers, who has become a yoga instructor and “healer.” Grew up outside of
Spokane, very outgoing, eager to impress, eager to prove she’s older than
she looks, very perceptive, is able to hold her own in tough situations.
The “wins more flies with honey” type. She views Franz as a kind of project
and really believes in him. Considers herself very much “in touch”
spiritually--e.g. might be getting certified in Reiki, believe in spirits,
etc.

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Antoinette "Toni" Lafayette (Supporting): Female, 40-55

the oldest sibling, a former school principal, is used to dealing with
others’ children and family conflicts but not her own. Around her family,
she can turn into a bit of a bully. She is accustomed to being in charge,
and she is losing her grip --mostly due to the fact that she is overwhelmed
and tired and doesn’t recognize it. However, she is a compassionate person
with a good sense of humor who is dealing with some very difficult
emotional issues. Smart, tough-spirited, pretty grounded, maybe a slight
trace of Georgian twang but she is not “southern.”
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