CASTING CALL
PRT is proud to announce auditions for Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
Directed by Michelle Jace
Synopsis
The classic story of a large Southern family facing a crisis. Big Daddy has been diagnosed with Cancer, although his wife, Big Mama, in denial, has chosen to believe he is cancer free. It is his birthday and the family has gathered to “celebrate.” Brick and Maggie, Big Daddy’s son and daughter-in-law, are deeply estranged and Maggie is frustrated because she has no child to inherit when Big Daddy dies. The rest of the family, Gooper and Mae and their children, are grasping and greedy, trying their best to ingratiate themselves with Big Daddy before it is too late.
In spite of all the tension, there is love between these family members, particularly on the part of Big Mama. She has been married to Big Daddy for 45 years and cares deeply for him and he, in his grudging way, cares about her.
This is the classic story of a family divided and tense, with as many motives and undercurrents as there are characters
When: April 2 & 3, 2022 @1pm
Where: "The PRT Space" 38847 20th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550
Plan to arrive at the start of the audition call (1pm) ready to read sides. If you will be late, please send a message or email to PRT to let them know you intend to audition. Callbacks, if needed, will be Sunday at 3pm. Please bring a headshot & resume.
Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you can move in.
You do NOT need to prepare a monologue or audition material beforehand. For your best audition, research the play and familiarize yourself with the themes, characters, and dialogue
**Please note: This show has mature themes and language. Please only audition if you are comfortable with these aspects. Children will only be called for rehearsal when necessary, to limit their exposure to mature content.
Performance Dates are June 10-12, 2022 at The Palmdale Playhouse
Roles Available:
Roles are open to actors of all ethnicities, abilities, genders and body types unless otherwise specified
MARGARET (Maggie the Cat) (F, 20-35) Pretty, sexy, anxious, sometimes desperate. In love with her husband, but frustrated by him and his family.
BRICK (M, 20-35) Distant, sometimes cold, indifferent to Maggie and self-medicating with alcohol, Brick is full of guilt over Skipper, a late close friend with whom he was in love.
MAE (SISTER WOMAN) (F, 25-45) Effusive, grasping and greedy, cruel and taunting toward Maggie; gushing and condescending.
GOOPER (BROTHER MAN) (M, 25-45 Fawning, greedy, overly anxious to please; a little dim.
BIG MAMA (F, Curvy/Plus Size 50-70) Breathless, but tense, talks too much, laughs at herself even though it hurts her. She is a big woman but not necessarily fat. She has opinions, but wants to believe the best. Booming laugh, big personality.
BIG DADDY, (M, 65) Tall, imposing, true patriarch of the family. Commanding presence, sometimes cruel (particularly to Big Mama), realistic and demanding.
REVEREND TOOKER (M, 18+) Obsequious, grasping, always looking to better his Church and seeking donations; can be vivacious and animated.
DOCTOR BAUGH (pronounced Baw) (M, 30+) Honest, earnest, realistic but compassionate.
LACEY (F, 18+, African American) The family’s maid. Self-assured and competent.
MAE & GOOPER’S CHILDREN (Age 4-10: Five roles available) Loud, undisciplined, “kids”.
PRT is proud to announce auditions for Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
Directed by Michelle Jace
Synopsis
The classic story of a large Southern family facing a crisis. Big Daddy has been diagnosed with Cancer, although his wife, Big Mama, in denial, has chosen to believe he is cancer free. It is his birthday and the family has gathered to “celebrate.” Brick and Maggie, Big Daddy’s son and daughter-in-law, are deeply estranged and Maggie is frustrated because she has no child to inherit when Big Daddy dies. The rest of the family, Gooper and Mae and their children, are grasping and greedy, trying their best to ingratiate themselves with Big Daddy before it is too late.
In spite of all the tension, there is love between these family members, particularly on the part of Big Mama. She has been married to Big Daddy for 45 years and cares deeply for him and he, in his grudging way, cares about her.
This is the classic story of a family divided and tense, with as many motives and undercurrents as there are characters
When: April 2 & 3, 2022 @1pm
Where: "The PRT Space" 38847 20th St. East, Palmdale, CA 93550
Plan to arrive at the start of the audition call (1pm) ready to read sides. If you will be late, please send a message or email to PRT to let them know you intend to audition. Callbacks, if needed, will be Sunday at 3pm. Please bring a headshot & resume.
Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you can move in.
You do NOT need to prepare a monologue or audition material beforehand. For your best audition, research the play and familiarize yourself with the themes, characters, and dialogue
**Please note: This show has mature themes and language. Please only audition if you are comfortable with these aspects. Children will only be called for rehearsal when necessary, to limit their exposure to mature content.
Performance Dates are June 10-12, 2022 at The Palmdale Playhouse
Roles Available:
Roles are open to actors of all ethnicities, abilities, genders and body types unless otherwise specified
MARGARET (Maggie the Cat) (F, 20-35) Pretty, sexy, anxious, sometimes desperate. In love with her husband, but frustrated by him and his family.
BRICK (M, 20-35) Distant, sometimes cold, indifferent to Maggie and self-medicating with alcohol, Brick is full of guilt over Skipper, a late close friend with whom he was in love.
MAE (SISTER WOMAN) (F, 25-45) Effusive, grasping and greedy, cruel and taunting toward Maggie; gushing and condescending.
GOOPER (BROTHER MAN) (M, 25-45 Fawning, greedy, overly anxious to please; a little dim.
BIG MAMA (F, Curvy/Plus Size 50-70) Breathless, but tense, talks too much, laughs at herself even though it hurts her. She is a big woman but not necessarily fat. She has opinions, but wants to believe the best. Booming laugh, big personality.
BIG DADDY, (M, 65) Tall, imposing, true patriarch of the family. Commanding presence, sometimes cruel (particularly to Big Mama), realistic and demanding.
REVEREND TOOKER (M, 18+) Obsequious, grasping, always looking to better his Church and seeking donations; can be vivacious and animated.
DOCTOR BAUGH (pronounced Baw) (M, 30+) Honest, earnest, realistic but compassionate.
LACEY (F, 18+, African American) The family’s maid. Self-assured and competent.
MAE & GOOPER’S CHILDREN (Age 4-10: Five roles available) Loud, undisciplined, “kids”.
