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Spring Production of “August Wilson’s Fences” Seeks Kids/Teens

East Brunswick, NJ, United States
ID: 597433Exp: 1/21/2026
Description:

Audition for Spring Production of “August Wilson’s Fences”. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "Fences," by August Wilson, is a play set in 1957 Pittsburgh, focusing on the Maxson family. The story centers on Troy Maxson, a former baseball star denied opportunities due to racial discrimination, who now works as a garbage collector. The play explores themes of family, responsibility, betrayal, and the impact of racial injustice on individual lives. Troy's struggles with his past and his attempts to control his family, particularly his son Cory's football aspirations, drive much of the conflict. Additionla info: Callbacks will be on Monday, January 26, at 7 p.m. If interested, please apply.

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2 roles

RAYNELL MAXSONFemale6-8 y.o.All ethnicities

Troy’s daughter, born of his affair with Alberta. She represents the hope of the future and the potential for the family to heal from its cyclical trauma.

CORY MAXSONMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Troy and Rose’s son. Athletic, respectful, and eager to forge his own path. He seeks his father’s approval but eventually finds his own manhood through confrontation.