2012-13 Audition Information
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Looking for Normal
by Jane Anderson
Director: Fred Sebulske
Cast: 9 (5 Men/4 Women)
Audition Dates: March 16 & 17, 2013 - 2PM1, Spectrum Theater
Production Dates: May 23 - June 1, 2013
Description: Roy and Irma have been married for twenty-five years. They have two children. Roy works in tractor plant in the heartland and both are active in church and their community. When Roy and Irma see their pastor for a marriage counseling session, though, Roy reveals that he's a woman trapped in a man's body and wants an operation to correct the situation. Looking for Normal is a powerful, yet often funny play about an individual’s journey to personal truth, the cost of that journey on those he loves, and the hope that transformation brings. [Explore Looking for Normal]
Roles:
ROY (40s-50s) middle-American, family and community oriented, and a woman trapped in a man's body.
IRMA (40s-50s) Roy's wife of 25 years.
WAYNE (20's) Their son. A roadie.
PATTY ANN (13) Their daughter. A tomboy.
REVEREND MUNCIE (40s-50s) Their pastor.
ROY SENIOR (60s-70s) Roy's father, a farmer.
EM - (60s-70s) Roy's mother, a farmer's wife.
FRANK (40s-50s) Roy's boss at the John Deere plant.
GRANDMOTHER RUTH Roy's grandmother from another time.
Footnotes
1Auditions begin at the time posted but may end early, per the director's discretion. We therefore recommend that you arrive as close to the starting time as possible. If you are unable to attend at this time, please call Chris Carnevale, Director of Operations, at (616) 234-3968. We may be able to arrange an appointment time to accommodate you.
Audition Format
Unless otherwise noted, all auditions for Actors' Theatre are conducted in an 'open call' format. Those auditioning should familiarize themselves with the script and come prepared to read selections from the script, alone or with other participants. Those auditioning for musical productions should also come prepared, along with with sheet music, to sing 16 bars of a song with an accompanist, preferably one in the same musical style as the production itself. In addition musical auditions, when applicable, will include a dance audition, in which audition participants will be asked to learn and perform a short segment of choreography.
Script Perusal
Scripts will be available for checkout from the Actors' Theatre Business office beginning 4 weeks prior to the published audition dates. A $10 deposit is required upon checkout. Published scripts may also be available for purchase at area book stores. Scripts may be checked out for a period no longer than 2 business days and must be returned by noon on the Friday before the first audition dates for the production.
Statement of Inclusive Casting
As part of its mission of inclusion and in order to receive benefit from the rich diversity of our community, Actors' Theatre Grand Rapids is committed to casting all productions without bias towards race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. Except when necessary to the intent or message of the work, Actors' Theatre and its artistic staff will cast productions, for all roles, without regard for race and, whenever possible, gender.
