[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for Staged Reading at Wood Theater

[Jarel Davidow]

Auditions for a Staged Reading of a New Play

This is ONLY a one-week commitment to workshop a staged reading of a new
play written by Robert Clohessy (BLUE BLOODS, WOLF OF WALL STREET) called
“Welcome Home, Johnny” produced by The Charles R. Wood Theater and directed
by Jarel Davidow.

This will be a full workshop rehearsal in order to work on the script with
the playwright in the room.  Looking for non-union actors age 18+ who can
take an active role in the development of the script while working with the
playwright and director.  Performance will be staged, but on-book.

Audition Dates & Times:
Wed & Thur, March 1st & 2nd
Auditions run 6:30-8:30
Contact jarelnyc at gmail.com for a 10-minute audition slot. Please put "WHJ
auditions" in the subject line.
Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen in order of arrival.
Pays a stipend of $100 for the week

Location: Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls
Those auditioning will be reading sides from the script provided that
evening.  Please bring a headshot/resume if you can.

All auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held at The Charles R.
Wood Theater in Glens Falls.

Rehearsals & Performances
First rehearsal Sunday April 2nd
Evening rehearsals April 3-7
Two performances on Saturday April 8th, both followed by a talkback

Play Description

In the Castle Hill Projects of the Bronx, 1969, Robby anticipates his
eldest brother Johnny’s return from Vietnam. The story follows the Moran
Family, led by tough as nails father and police officer, John. In Johnny’s
absence, the Morans do their best to continue life as they know it.
“Welcome Home, Johnny” is an intimate look at life and family during an era
of uncertainty and change.


NOTE: To tell the story accurately, dialogue and stories within “Welcome
Home, Johnny” include language relevant to the 1960s in New York City. This
includes profanity, racial slurs and prejudices that do not reflect the
beliefs and values of the playwright or producer

Available Roles:

The 4 Moran Brothers and Donna are aged 14-20 but will consider anyone
18-30 for casting:

Robby Moran (14).  The youngest of the four boys and most innocent.  Still
trying to find his way and grow up.  He narrates his story to the audience
as he navigates through his abusive household and potential girlfriend.

Jimmy Moran (17).  The long-haired hippie wise-ass brother.  Always
cracking jokes that are not as funny as he thinks they are.

Patty Moran (18).  Wants to get out of the house so badly, but doesn’t know
how.  Doing his best to withstand Jimmy’s teasing and his father’s bullying.

Johnny Moran (20).  A soldier in Vietnam that sometimes appears to Robby in
his daydreams.  In Act 2, he comes home and is dealing with some PTSD
issues from the war.

Donna (16).  Tough-as-nails girl from the Bronx and possibly Robby’s
girlfriend.  She likes Robby, but never lets him forget who is the alpha in
their relationship.

Dad (40-50).  He’s been a cop in the Bronx for 25 years.  Resenting his
lack of promotion in the police force, he is quick to anger and rules his
family with an iron fist (sometimes literally).

Any questions, please feel free to contact the director Jarel Davidow:
jarelnyc at gmail.com
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