Young Actors for “The Amish Project” and “The Rainmaker” Plays
Seeking Young Actors for “The Amish Project” and “The Rainmaker” Stage Productions ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "The Amish Project": Called “Extraordinary … compelling … [and] a remarkable piece of writing,” this powerful play explores the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting in an Amish community, and the path of forgiveness and compassion forged in its wake. "The Rainmaker": A charming con man promises rain and stirs hearts in a drought-stricken Depression-era town. The Rainmaker is a heartfelt tale of hope, love, and self-discovery, as independent Lizzie dares to dream of something more. Additional info: AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: - Contemporary or contemporary/comedic monologue: one to two minutes max. - You will have a maximum of two minutes total to present your monologue(s). Presenting two contrasting monologues (dramatic/comedic) within the two-minute time limit is fine. - Presenting less than two minutes of material is okay. - Your monologue(s) may be memorized or read. "The Amish Project": *Adult language/themes. Audience discretion advised. Callbacks: (if needed) Sept. 20/21 First Rehearsal: Sept. 29, 2025 Opening: Nov. 14, 2025 Closing: Dec. 7, 2025 Possible Added Performance Dates/Schedule Variations: Thanksgiving break 11/26-11/29. *Saturday, 12/6 is a matinee. "The Rainmaker": Callbacks: (if needed) Sept. 20/21 First Rehearsal: Nov. 24/Dec 1 Opening: Jan. 9, 2026 Closing: Feb. 1, 2026 Possible Added Performance Date: Feb. 7, 2026 If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
Amish, Anna’s sister. One of the shooting victims, and a major narrator of the story. She is precocious, engaging, curious, good-hearted, articulate, and devout. She must learn to draw at least stick figures on a blackboard, and quickly. Some of the drawings occur as she’s talking. Does not use profanity, but must be comfortable in rehearsal/performance with others’ use of strong profanity. Some frank discussion of her future body (discussion about growing breasts). "The Amish Project"
Amish, Velda’s sister. One of the shooting victims. She is the teacher’s assistant at the school, helping younger students. She is kind, good-hearted, and very devout. Does not use profanity, but must be comfortable in rehearsal/performance with others’ use of strong profanity. "The Amish Project"
Non-Amish, age 16. She is a local girl of Latin descent, but born and raised in the US. She is pregnant, but only by about four months. She is a high school sophomore and works at the local grocery store. She is determined and, in her own way, kind. She has had to work extra hard to make her way because of her family’s hard life and, now, her condition. Catholic. Must be comfortable with using a small amount of strong profanity. "The Amish Project"
He’s the youngest brother. Full on dreamer, strong, physical, the embodiment of the magic of nature; he may not be the brightest light in the chandelier, but then again...we are what we believe. He enjoys the natural pleasures, including finding humor in situations and people, and he loves his sister. What the hey, it will rain sooner or later. “The Rainmaker”
Referred to as a “spinster”, Lizzie is reminded regularly that her time is running out as a useful breeder. Well, they aren’t quite that blunt, but it is mid-20 th century. She has a great sense of humor and knows there is something else, some other natural energy she can’t quite get clear in her mind. Maybe it’s rain coming. She believes she will find it. Folks are funny, aren’t they? “The Rainmaker”
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