Casting Teen Performers for "Play It Straight" Play
Casting teen performers for the play "Play It Straight". See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Play It Straight" is an ensemble show set in a high school, where long-time teacher Mr. Ross is directing a student production of Romeo and Juliet. He finds himself on the front line of culture and identity wars as he, his students, and school administrators grapple with a new policy which requires the school to out a gay student to her conservative father. Can Ross walk the ethical tightrope between supporting his students and keeping his job? Rate: For "Play It Straight" actors will receive a stipend of $50, and a percentage of the box office proceeds. Additional info: Rehearsals starts Monday, March 10 and are scheduled for Monday through Thursday evenings through April 17. Tech is TBA on Sunday, April 13. Opening is Friday, April 18 and closing is Sunday, May 11. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, and Sundays at 2pm Actors must be 16 years or older to audition. 16- and 17-year-old actors need parental/guardian consent for participation in a R25 Theater Company production. Please bring a resume and head shot if available. Participants will be asked to review the rehearsal schedule and note any conflicts. If you are interested please apply.
6 roles
Talented actor, devoted to the craft. Strong sense of justice, and a firm believer in the power of art to effect change in the world.
Class clown, a walking brainstorm, possibly ADD. Takes a lot of guff from his classmates, but lets it roll off his back.
Deputy Stern’s oldest child. Devoted Teaching Assistant for Ross’s Advanced Drama class. Gay. Out in Ross’s class, but closeted everywhere else.
Out and very frank about it, but still has identity questions. Thoughtful and mature for their age. A good student and a loyal friend.
Hope’s younger brother. Hates Ross’s Advanced Drama class because he’s playing Romeo, and doesn’t get along with his Juliet (Jenny).
A bit of a hellraiser. Never met a bear she didn’t want to poke.
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