Playhouse 22 is holding auditions for our spring production of “August Wilson’s Fences”.

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Auditions will be held on Wednesday, January 21 (7 p.m.- 10 p.m.) and Thursday, January 22 (7 p.m. - 10 p.m.)  Callbacks will be Monday, January 26 at 7 p.m.

 

SYNOPSIS

"Fences," by August Wilson, is a play set in 1957 Pittsburgh, focusing on the Maxson family. The story centers on Troy Maxson, a former baseball star denied opportunities due to racial discrimination, who now works as a garbage collector. The play explores themes of family, responsibility, betrayal, and the impact of racial injustice on individual lives. Troy's struggles with his past and his attempts to control his family, particularly his son Cory's football aspirations, drive much of the conflict.

 

Directed by Di Shawn Gandy.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

TROY MAXSON — (53) A large man with thick, heavy hands. A former Negro League baseball star turned sanitation worker. Powerful, articulate, and often provocative. A man who wrestles with his past and his sense of duty.

ROSE MAXSON — (43) Troy’s wife. Ten years younger than Troy, she is the anchor of the family. She possesses a quiet strength and a deep-seated desire to protect her household. Her devotion is her defining grace.

CORY MAXSON — (Late teens) Troy and Rose’s son. Athletic, respectful, and eager to forge his own path. He seeks his father’s approval but eventually finds his own manhood through confrontation. 

GABRIEL MAXSON — (Late 40s/Early 50s) Troy’s brother. A victim of a head injury in WWII, he has a metal plate in his head. He carries an old trumpet and believes with every fiber of his being that he is the Archangel Gabriel.

JIM BONO — (50s) Troy’s best friend and coworker. A loyal follower who spent time in the penitentiary with Troy. He serves as the and the voice of reason when Troy begins to stray.

LYONS MAXSON — (34) Troy’s son from a previous marriage. A musician who lives for his art but struggles with the practicalities of life. He views music as a way to connect with the world, a concept Troy cannot grasp.

RAYNELL MAXSON — (7) Troy’s daughter, born of his affair with Alberta. She represents the hope of the future and the potential for the family to heal from its cyclical trauma.

AUDITION DETAILS

Sides will be provided at auditions.   Please prepare yourself and be knowledgeable of the piece prior to auditions.  

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN

SHOW DATES

The show will run April 17 – May 3; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. 

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Auditions and all performances will be held at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, New Jersey.