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Looking for Teens for "Loving Lives" Radio Soap Opera

Phoenix, AZ, United States
ID: 540034Exp: 2/17/2023
online audition
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Teen actors sought for "Loving Lives" radio soap opera. Details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: It's 1948, it's the dead of winter, and it's time for "Loving Lives," a radio soap opera on its last legs. A pompous romantic lead, an incapacitated announcer, an obnoxious kazoo-tooting child star, and multiple off-the-air seductions all contribute to the hilarious demise of the radio show. Additional info: TEENS Please prepare a Modern Comedic Monologue - 1 to 2 minutes long (Performed in a normal voice and repeated in a New York or New Jersey accent if possible) CALLBACKS by invitation will be in person on Sunday, February 19, at 10:30 am for Adults and 8:30 am for teens. Actors submitting video submissions will be notified by February 17, if you are needed for callbacks. Attendance at callbacks will be necessary in order to be cast. Performances are May 5-7 If you are interested, please apply.

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12 roles

JOHN CLEARLYBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Loving Lives show announcer, who gets injured prior to recording the show. He has a genuine love for radio and his job. He is good-hearted. As he gets to know Abigail he starts to show interest in her. He is optimistic.

MAC HOOPERBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Director of the show Loving Lives. He is a blunt and straightforward man, who doesn't like any nonsense. Type A personality whose only apparent interest is to keep his radio show going and have it be successful. He is overwhelmed and moody when things don’t go as they should. Deep inside he has a good heart and a need to be loved/ cared for.

ABIGAIL SHIPLEYBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The beautiful, ditsy, innocent young intern (the producer's niece) working in the studio who has a crush on the romantic leading man of the Loving Live’s Soap Opera. She idealizes Walter (leading man) and falls in love after they meet in person. She is naive in believing that he is falling in love with her as well. She shows her wilder, jealous side when she thinks that Rosie (another cast member) is trying to seduce Walter.

WALTER STEEDBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The romantic lead of Loving Lives. He is the ideal method actor and a big narcissist. He is a semi-famous actor who thinks he is the best actor in the world. He is a Diva who believes that everyone is at his service. He only cares about himself and his needs. He uses people and does not care about their feelings. Vocal comedic skills are a plus.

ROSIE PEARLBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Jack's Girlfriend, who is also an actress in the Loving Lives show. She spends her time trying to make Jack jealous in order to make him propose. She is passionate and her main goal is to marry him.

JACK HOPPERBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Rosie's Boyfriend, he is also the sound/special effects guy, whose only talent is not to make the sound happen on time. He emojis his job, but at times can be stressful. He loves Rosie, but wants to avoid compromise at all cost. He changes subject and tries to be funny to avoid any marriage discussions. Needs to play the harmonica (basic). Other instruments can be considered as well (please specify which one you play).

BIBSY SULLIVANBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Aspiring Dancer who comes for an audition and gets tangled into being a part of the show. She has a no nonsense, get it done attitude. She is a single mother with a strong personality who works hard to support him. She does whatever she can to achieve her goals.

TRIXIE NOONANBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Dancer coming in for auditions. She had an on-off affair with Mac (show’s director) in the past, but they ended on good terms. She is funny and easy going. She makes life easy and stress-free. (minor role)

DONNA STRICKNEYBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Dancer coming in for auditions. She is Trixie’s friend and sidekick. She is dorky, but kind. (minor role)

DENNIS KILLIANBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Scriptwriter who is eccentric but holds a lot of the cards since he is the writer. Flamboyant, who thinks the actors of “Loving Lives” are not worthy of performing his masterpiece. (minor role)

BLANCHE KENNEDYBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Actress in Loving Lives. She is very proper, elegant, classy and your ideal Hollywood star. She had game years ago, but her popularity has been decreasing and finds herself taking many jobs, whether they are good ones or not, to support her extravagant lifestyle and her love for wine. She is a good actress and knows her worth, even though not everyone can see it. She detests mediocracy. (Minor role)

PHILLIP SHIPLEYBoth genders12-15 y.o.All ethnicities

Childhood star, who can play an instrument - Kazoo, harmonica ect. Your typical younger boy, immature and short attention span. He is a spoiled brat who thinks he is funny, liked and talented. He is Abigail’s younger brother. His ego is up to the roof since he was given his own radio show by his uncle the producer. He shows no respect to others because he knows he can’t be touched. He thinks that he will be the next television star, now that radio shows are dying out. (Minor role)