Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "The Outsiders" Stage Play
Casting boys and girls for the "The Outsiders" stage play. See details below. About the project: In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny and their makeshift family of underprivileged ‘Greasers’ are in a fight for survival amidst ongoing territorial battles with their rivals, the upper-class gang of ‘Socs’, who seem to have it all. When a fight goes too far, Ponyboy and Johnny are forced to run away and confront the realities of the violence they grew up in and find hope and acceptance in a world that seems like it has abandoned them. Additional info: Rehearsal Timeframe: November 17th-January 22nd Evening Performances (7:30pm): January 23, 24, 30, 31 Matinee Performances (2:30pm): January 25, Feb 1 Callbacks November 12 You do NOT need to prepare a monologue or piece. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes; be ready to move to the best of your ability. Auditions will consist of group warmups, theater games, and cold reads from the script. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
11 roles
The narrator of the story and the youngest of the Greasers. Ponyboy lives with his brothers Sodapop and Darry after their parents were killed in an automobile accident. His literary and academic interests set him apart from the rest of the gang and he struggles with a fractured sense of identity and feeling like an outsider to the others. He’s sensitive, contemplative and loyal, especially to Johnny.
Ponyboy’s best friend, fondly described as the gang's ‘pet’. Between previous traumatic encounters with the Socs and an abusive home life, Johnny is skittish and keeps to himself if he’s not with Ponyboy or Dallas. However, he is fiercely loyal to the Greasers and would do anything to protect his friends.
A tough and hardened Greaser with a tendency to go looking for fights. Despite his independence and fierceness, Dally is also a compassionate and loyal friend and is particularly protective of Johnny.
The oldest of the Curtis brothers and the ‘dad friend’ within the gang. Darrel gave up his football scholarship and his dreams beyond Tulsa to look after Ponyboy and Sodapop when their parents passed away. He feels the weight of the world on his shoulders and is doing his best to keep their family together despite it all.
The middle child and a high school dropout. Soda is fun-loving and supportive and cares deeply about his friends and his girlfriend, Sandy. He loves his brothers but often gets caught between Ponyboy and Darrel’s incessant arguing.
One of the oldest Greasers. Two-Bit is quick witted, earnest, and likes to talk. Sometimes he takes the joke too far but he always means well. He’s a good friend to Johnny and Ponyboy. May simulate smoking a prop cigarette.
Soda’s girlfriend that breaks his heart when she moves away to live with her grandmother. May be doubled as an extra in fight sequences and large group scenes.
Cherry is open-minded, courageous, and steadfast on her values even in the face of her rowdy and violent boyfriend Bob. She befriends Ponyboy and offers him a new perspective on the lives of the Socs.
The intimidating leader of the Socs and Cherry’s boyfriend. Is seen as violent and quick to anger due to an absence of guidance from the adults in his life. Cherry describes him as ‘something special when he isn’t trying to destroy himself.’
Bob’s best friend and Marcia’s boyfriend. Goes along with Bob’s antics but tries to reflect and turn his life around later in the story. May be doubled as an extra in fight sequences and large group scenes.
Cherry’s friend and Randy’s girlfriend. Marcia is witty and unshakable when talking to the Greasers. May be doubled as an extra in fight sequences and large group scenes
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