[Capdist-auditions] ACT announces auditions for The Minutes

[Evan Jones]

Albany Civic Theater is holding auditions for "The Minutes" by Tracy Letts,
directed by Brian Sheldon.


"The Minutes" is about a City Council meeting that reveals the dark history
of the town's past. "It exposes the ugliness behind some of our most
closely-held American narratives while asking each of us what we would do
to keep from becoming history's losers."


*Audition Dates:* December 4th and December 5th, 2023 at 7pm.
Auditions will take place at Albany Civic Theater, 235 Second Ave, Albany,
NY 12209.
Sign in begins at 6:30 and auditions start at 7pm.
Auditions will consist of side readings from the script.


*Important Dates:*

Tech week: Feb 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15, 2024 (no conflicts are allowed for
tech week)

Show Dates: Feb 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, and March 1, 2, 3, 2024


For any questions, you can contact director Brian Sheldon at
brianactorsheldon at gmail.com


*Character Breakdown:*

Mr. Peel: 35-45. Newest member of the committee. Has just returned from a
funeral and missed the past meeting. Has a young child. Is new to town.


Mayor Superba: 55-65. Pleasant and clear toned. A real leader.


Ms. Innes: 60-70. Very run of the mill committee member. It wouldn’t be out
of character to hear “This is the way we’ve always done it.”


Mr. Breeding: 40-55. Could have been either a prosecutor or high-level
defense attorney if not for serving on this small town committee. Fast
talker. Manipulative and wouldn’t care to hide it.


Mr. Blake: 45+. The only member on the committee of color. Very, “let’s see
where the chips fall,” kind of member. Doesn’t want to rock the boat too
much.


Mr. Hanratty: 30-45. Might be on the committee to bolster his image in town
or to claim whatever extras he can. Transfixed on replacing the town
fountain.


Ms. Johnson: 30-40. The town clerk. Does her job well and wants to do the
right thing but can sometimes be led in other directions. Very organized.


Mr. Oldfield: 75+. The longest serving member of the committee, and he’ll
tell you. Doesn’t say much but when he does, he expects to be listened to,
or should he be?


Ms. Matz: 30-50. Neurotic and fidgety. Very climate conscious. Probably has
more than one recycling bin in the driveway. Rides a bike everywhere to
reduce carbon footprint. Not very talkative.


Mr. Assalone: 40-55. Sleazy used car salesman type. Will sell his vote to
the highest bidder. Also plays stooge for Mayor Superba.


Mr. Carp: (Cameo) 55-65. Outspoken. Trying to do the right thing. Takes
accountability. *PLEASE NOTE: This role has been cast.*
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