Casting Call for Boys for "The Outsiders" Show

Seeking teen boys for "The Outsiders" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The Outsiders is a coming-of-age story told by fourteen-year-old Ponyboy, the youngest of the greasers, who is being raised by his oldest brother Darry. The greasers and Socs--the rich kids--do not get along and are always fighting. Cherry, a Soc, shares a connection with Ponyboy due to his sensitive nature and love of poetry. This makes her boyfriend, Bob, jealous, and he, along with a gang of Socs, jump Ponyboy and his best friend Johnny. To save Ponyboy from being drowned, Johnny stabs Bob and accidentally kills him. Ponyboy and Johnny flee into hiding. Later, Ponyboy and Johnny rescue children from a burning church, and Johnny is critically injured during the rescue. Evenutally, Johnny succumbs to his injuries but not before leaving Ponyboy with his famous message, "Stay gold Ponyboy." Additional info: Please prepare one of the monologues/scenes attached from The Outsiders based on the character for which you would like to audition. Or if you rather, you may prepare a one-minute dramatic monologue from a contemporary play in the style of the show. A copy of your resume and headshot is preferred but not necessary to audition. Bring all scheduling conflicts. Rehearsal schedule is flexible based on the cast's conflict schedule. Directors have a longer rehearsal period to accommodate conflicts. Rehearsals will only be twice a week on Monday and Wednesday from the end of March through mid-April from 6:30-9:30 pm. Rehearsals will increase end of April through June to 3 or 4 nights a week. Tech week is June. 17 - 20, 6:00-10:00 pm. Pick up rehearsals on Thursday, 6/27 and Wednesday 7/3 from 6:00-10:00 pm Performances: Performances of The Outsiders will be held the weekends of June 21-23, 28-30, and July 5-7 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. If interested, please apply.