"August Wilson’s Fences" Play Seeks Girl

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking a girl for "August Wilson’s Fences" play. See the details below. About the project: The play centers on Troy Maxson, a 53-year-old sanitation worker and former talented baseball player. In his youth, Troy dreamed of becoming a professional athlete, but because of racial discrimination in Major League Baseball at the time, he never got the chance. Troy lives with his loyal wife Rose and their teenage son Cory. Cory hopes to earn a college football scholarship, but Troy refuses to support the idea because he believes the same racial barriers that stopped him will stop Cory too. Troy also maintains friendships with his coworker Jim Bono and his brother Gabriel, a war veteran whose injury compensation helped Troy buy the family house. As the story progresses, Troy’s flaws become clearer. He has an affair with a woman named Alberta, which leads to a child. When Alberta dies during childbirth, Troy asks Rose to help raise the baby, Raynell. Rose agrees to raise the child but emotionally separates herself from Troy. The conflict with Cory escalates until Troy forces Cory to leave home after a violent argument. Troy eventually finishes building the fence around the yard—a symbol of both protection and emotional barriers within the family. Years later, after Troy’s death, the family reunites for his funeral. Cory returns home still angry at his father but eventually decides to attend the funeral after Rose reminds him that Troy was a complicated man shaped by hardship. The play ends with a moment of reconciliation and reflection about Troy’s legacy. Rate: LOA $889 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) Travel and housing provided Additional info: Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Walker Rehearsal Room. Check in on the Third Floor. Rehearsals Begin: August 18, 2026 Performances: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Sunday, September 27, 2026 Possible Extension through Sunday, October 4, 2026 For more information, please see the attachment. If you are interested, please apply. Appointments must be requested by Thursday, April 30th, 2026, at 10am CDT.