The Elliott Taubenslag Theater
East Brunswick Community Arts Center
721 Cranbury Road * East Brunswick, New Jersey
Three Upcoming Auditions
Playhouse 22 is looking for five performers of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds to audition for our December production of “A Merry Little Christmas Carol”, a play by Mark Shanahan.
Audition Dates:
Auditions will be held on Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Callbacks will be Sunday, October 26 at 7 p.m.
Directed by Erik Hall.
The show will run December 12-21; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Synopsis:
A Merry Little Christmas Carol is a clever new take on the Classic tale by Charles Dickens. Celebrating the magic of Christmas through the magic of theater by presenting this beloved story in a minimalist fashion by not only letting many of the settings be limited only by the imagination but also entrusting this holiday classic to only 5 actors. A Merry Little Christmas Carol hits all the same timeless beats as other productions but with new twists that are sure to delight audiences.
Character Breakdown:
EBENEZER SCROOGE (Male) Age Range 50s -70s Must be able to move. Grouchy old miser who has grown cold and mean-spirited. Through his journey with the three ghosts, he regains his kindness and goodwill.
Company Actors (2 Female presenting, 2 Male presenting) Age Range – Various
Seeking versatile character Actors to play a wide range of characters from the Dickensian period. Some roles are physical and work with puppets is a plus. Breakdown below.
ACTOR 1- Bob Cratchit, Mrs. Dilber , The Spirit of Christmas Past, Topper, Townsperson #1, Mr. Raleigh, Undertaker
ACTOR 2- Mrs Cratchit, Jolly Gentlewoman #1, Belle, Catherine, Fan
ACTOR 3- Fred, The Boy, Jacob Marley, Dick Wilkins, Peter Cratchit, Old Joe, Mr. Hibbert, Townsperson #2
ACTOR 4- Mrs. Creakle, Jolly Gentlewoman #2, Fezziwig, The Spirit of Christmas Present
Audition Requirements:
Those auditioning can expect to read from sides from the show. Sides will be sent out in your confirmation email 1-2 days prior to your audition date.
AUDITIONEES MUST BE AGE 18 OR OLDER
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN
Auditions will be held at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Playhouse 22 is looking for 2 strong female performers to audition for our first "Women On the Edge" Black Box Series production of “Yes, Virginia”.
Audition Dates:
Auditions will be held on November 9 and 10 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Callbacks will be November 11 at 7 p.m.
Yes, Virginia by Stan Zimmerman and Christian McLaughlin is the first production in our Black Box Series, highlighting intimate, character driven pieces. This production will take place in our smaller "black box" setting, with the cast and audience situated on the stage.
Directed by Leslie Hochman.
The show will run January 16-25; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Synopsis:
The story of two older women navigating the perils of aging in suburban Detroit. Virginia Campbell was a longtime housekeeper for Denise Miller and her family, helping Denise raise her children during a difficult divorce. But when she shows up for work, Denise is very confused. Especially since she thought she had let her go several months ago. When an accident in the kitchen keeps Virginia from being able to walk, Denise offers to care for Virginia until she has healed. Their roles suddenly reversed, they share memories of their lives over the course of Christmas Eve. Soon they learn secrets and bond in a way that they hadn’t been able to in the past.
Character Breakdown:
DENISE MILLER 55-75-Caucasian, fit and attractive in an unfussy way. Self-reliant to a fault.
VIRGINIA CAMPBELL 55-75-African American, cheerful, pragmatic with a calming presence.
Audition Requirements:
Those auditioning should prepare a 30-60 second monologue, highlighting strong character choices.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN
Auditions will be held at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Playhouse 22 is looking for 2 strong female performers and one strong male to audition for our second "Women On the Edge" Black Box Series production of "Althea & Angela".
Audition Dates:
Auditions will be held on November 15 (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.) and 16 (7 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
Callbacks will be November 17 at 7 p.m.
Althea & Angela by Todd Olson is the second production in our Black Box Series, highlighting intimate, character driven pieces. This production will take place in our smaller "black box" setting, with the cast and audience situated on the stage.
Directed by Erin Leder.
The show will run February 13-22; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
Synopsis:
In 1955 Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton were world-ranked tennis players...yet no one wanted to partner with them in women’s doubles. In fact, few even wanted to talk with them. Post-War America was still very segregated and the tennis world was still very anti-Semitic. Eight years after Jackie Robinson had broken the color line in major league baseball, the tennis world lagged behind, clinging to its country club roots. So, Althea, a black woman from Harlem, and Angela, a Jewish woman from Liverpool, were outcasts in two nations. So they decided to join forces outside their own country - and what happened then made history.
ALTHEA & ANGELA tells the story of their meeting at an exhibition game in New Delhi, pairing up, and winning the French Open and Wimbledon – the first Grand Slam events that any African-American - male or female - had ever accomplished. It also tells the story of the unlikely events that occurred 40 years later, when one fell upon destitute times...and the other saved her life by a mass appeal to the tennis world.
Character Breakdown:
ALTHEA GIBSON (20's-30's African American)
a street tough girl from Harlem who would do anything to win. Intermittently she also sings songs from the LP which she recorded after her tennis days. Part 3 finds Althea at age 68.
ANGELA BUXTON (20's Jewish Brit)
a cultured girl from Liverpool who would do anything to win. She briefly plays American tennis champion Alice Marble and an announcer. Part 3 finds Angela at aged 61.
MAN (40's-60's)
plays tennis officials/scorekeepers from various countries, as well as racist spectators, announcers, members of the press, Angela’s father Harry Buxton, Queen Elizabeth, and Althea’s neighbor.
Audition Requirements:
Those auditioning should prepare a 30-60 second monologue, highlighting strong character choices.
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN
Auditions will be held at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, New Jersey.
All questions and supporting materials should be sent to auditions@playhouse22.org.
When emailing, please indicate which show(s) you are asking about in the subject line.
OPTIONAL: After signing up, please email us your theater resume to auditions@playhouse22.org.