Teen Performers Needed for "Irish American Heroes" One-Act Play
Children age 12 and up are invited to audition for "Irish American Heroes", an original one-act play. Please see the details below. About the project: The play is a tribute to soldiers and others of Irish descent throughout American history who are honored as heroes (note: Irish heritage and theatrical experience are not required). Additional info' Auditions will consist of script readings. No prepared materials are required. The play will be performed at Gaelic Park’s Irish Fest which runs August 23rd-25th. The exact show times on these days are TBD. If interested, please apply.
14 roles
Welcomes heroes to the afterlife.
Was wounded in war while saving others.
Fighting marine; received the Medal of Honor from both the Army and Navy.
Colonel of the Washington Blues Regiment in MO; inspiration for the song “Kelly’s Irish Brigade”.
The oldest of the five famous Sullivan brothers.
Wife of Sergeant Audie Murphy, a highly awarded soldier.
Attended to wounded men.
Lost her 2 brothers and husband in war.
Disguised herself as a man in order to be able to fight.
Wife of John Phillip Holland, “Father of the Submarine”
Commanded a battalion in the Creek Indian War; US Congressman.
Shares info on Cardinal John J. O’Connor.
Private in the Union Army in the Civil War.
Introduces George M. Cohen’s “You’re a Grand Old Flag”
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