Auditions

We are committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout our organization. Actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are highly encouraged to audition. 

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GOD OF CARNAGE
By Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Catherine Pelkey

AUDITIONS: Sunday, August 24 and Monday, August 25 at 6:30pm (please sign up HERE). Please arrive as close to 6:30 as possible. 
PERFORMANCE DATES: October 10-26 (Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm)

REHEARSALS: Begin Sunday, August 31, and typically run 2 weeknights (TBD) and Sunday afternoons.

LOCATION: Almira Stephan Memorial Playhouse, 59 West Main St., Meriden

ABOUT THE SHOW: This internationally acclaimed comedy takes you into the most dangerous place on Earth: parenthood. The play is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into unmannered chaos. From the writers that brought you the hit comedy Art comes this savagely funny Tony Award-Winning Best Play that will leave you roaring with laughter!

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Click HERE to sign up for an audition.
• Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue of your choice, OR prepare this monologue from the show. Memorized is preferred, but not required. Please also familiarize yourself with this scene from the show.
• Please print and complete our AUDITION FORM, and bring it with you, along with a headshot and resume.
• You can be read for free HERE. 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

ANNETTE RALEIGH (Age flexible – mid-20’s to 50’s – Alan’s wife)
At first presenting herself as an elite member of the one percent, she is actually on the brink of a panic attack. Her self-confidence has been eroded by her husband Alan’s eternal preoccupation with work.

ALAN RALEIGH (Age flexible – mid-20’s to 50’s – Annette’s husband)
An openly rude corporate lawyer, he frequently interrupts their meeting by talking on his cell phone. As he says, “I have no manners”. At first seen as cool and aloof, he is sexist and always acts in his own self-interest.

VERONICA NOVAK (Age flexible – mid-20’s to 50’s – Michael’s wife)
A writer – she pictures herself as the queen of social conscience and common courtesy – but is really judgmental and domineering. As the situation disintegrates, she fails to maintain her crumbling façade of civility.

MICHAEL NOVAK (Age flexible – mid-20’s to 50’s – Veronica’s husband)
Initially eager to create peace, his uncouth nature is slowly revealed. He makes racial comments, denounces child-raising, and progresses from a seemingly good-natured wholesale supplier/salesperson to a neurotic Neanderthal.

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