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Casting Teen Performers for "Fences" Play

Sanford, FL, United States
ID: 576589Exp: 11/10/2024
online audition
Description:

Seeking teen Performers for the play "Fences." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Troy Maxson, one of the greatest characters of American theater, has stepped up to the plate too many times in his life only to go down swinging. Shut out of the big leagues by prejudice, the former Negro League homerun king is now a garbage collector just trying to make a living and do right by his family. When his youngest son shows promise on the high school football team, Troy must come to terms with his past disappointments or risk tearing his family apart. “Universal enough to touch a chord in every human heart.” Rate: Actors will be paid. Details discussed upon casting offer. Additional info: Non-union. CALLBACKS: Will be held in person on December 7th, 2024. REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin in January 2025. Final schedule will be determined by actor conflict. Only local, non-union talent will be considered. SHOW RUN: March 15 – March 16, 2025 When applying, please include an audition video. Prepare and record a video monologue from the show (the monologues are attached), no more than two (2) minutes. - Submissions should include a slate that includes the actor’s name and role of interest. - Monologue should be submitted as one, unedited take. While performing/recording the audition monologue, actors should stand and look directly at the camera. - Submissions should include actor resume as an additional attachment. Be sure to include “Fences Audition – Role” in the subject line.

2 roles

Cory MaxsonMale15-18 y.o.African-American

Troy and Rose Masons’ son. A senior in highschool. An ambitious young man who has the talent and determination to realize his dreams, Cory comes of age during the course of the play when he challenges and confronts Troy and leaves home.

Raynell MaxsonFemale9-12 y.o.African-American

Troy’s child, mothered by Alberta, his lover, who passed away while giving birth. Her innocent need for care and support convinces Rose to take Troy back into the house. Some singing. Special Requirements: Ability to portray youthful innocence.