*****PLEASE NOTE: It is the mission of Out of the Box to cast actors outside the restrictions of age, primarily over the age of 50 when possible.
The production will be directed by David Edwards.
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Audition & Rehearsal Information, Script & SidesSTEP ONE:
Read information about the play. Download play and sides. Then scroll down. STEP TWO: Download, print & fill out the audition form. Then scroll down. STEP THREE: Schedule your audition at the bottom of this page. Please bring your resume, headshot, and completed audition form to the audition. This production will be presented live on-stage under the Actors’ Equity Showcase Code (pending approval). Round-trip subway fare to rehearsals and performances will be reimbursed; possible stipend TBD.
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*****PLEASE NOTE: It is the mission of Out of the Box to cast actors outside the restrictions of age, primarily over the age of 50 when possible. Out of the Box Theatre Company embraces diversity and nontraditional casting. Actors of color are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles. Casting for this production will be gender blind and color blind.
Auditions will be in person by appointment only at the Bernie Wohl Center at
Goddard Riverside Community Center, 647 Columbus Ave. (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.), NYC:
Saturday 9/28 from 10am to 2pm.
Call Backs Will Be On Zoom (If Needed)
Tentative Rehearsal Schedule (subject to change):
Rehearsals will begin on or about October 2. There will be at least 1 day off in 7, per AEA Showcase Code rules.
Mondays–Fridays 6–10pm
Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm–6pm
Locations TBA
Sun. 11 /3, 2–10pm, tech rehearsal
Mon. 11/4, 3–10pm dress rehearsal
Wed. 11/6, 3–6, final dress rehearsal (as needed)
Performance Dates & Times Wed.–Sat., Nov. 6–9 at 7:30pm | Sat. & Sun., Nov. 9–10 at 3pm
Performances will take place at the Bernie Wohl Center at
Goddard Riverside Community Center, 647 Columbus Ave. (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.), NYC.
Goddard Riverside Community Center, 647 Columbus Ave. (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.), NYC:
Saturday 9/28 from 10am to 2pm.
Call Backs Will Be On Zoom (If Needed)
Tentative Rehearsal Schedule (subject to change):
Rehearsals will begin on or about October 2. There will be at least 1 day off in 7, per AEA Showcase Code rules.
Mondays–Fridays 6–10pm
Saturdays & Sundays, 1pm–6pm
Locations TBA
Sun. 11 /3, 2–10pm, tech rehearsal
Mon. 11/4, 3–10pm dress rehearsal
Wed. 11/6, 3–6, final dress rehearsal (as needed)
Performance Dates & Times Wed.–Sat., Nov. 6–9 at 7:30pm | Sat. & Sun., Nov. 9–10 at 3pm
Performances will take place at the Bernie Wohl Center at
Goddard Riverside Community Center, 647 Columbus Ave. (bet. 91st and 92nd Sts.), NYC.
CHARACTERS
(Five actors needed total with doubling, 3 men & 2 women for “Trifles,” 2 men & 2 women for “The Greenhouse”)
Casting will be color blind.
(Five actors needed total with doubling, 3 men & 2 women for “Trifles,” 2 men & 2 women for “The Greenhouse”)
Casting will be color blind.
"Trifles" by Susan Gladspell
"Trifles" begins as the county attorney, the sheriff, Mr. Hale, Mrs. Peters, and Mrs. Hale enter the Wrights' empty farm house. On prompting from the county attorney, Mr. Hale recounts his visit to the house the previous day, when he found Mrs. Wright behaving strangely and found her husband upstairs with a rope around his neck, dead. Mr. Hale notes that, when he questioned her, Mrs. Wright claimed that she was fast asleep when someone strangled her husband. Often hailed as one of the quintessential feminist plays, "Trifles" earned Glaspell a Pulitzer Prize and renewed literary recognition.
Casting breakdown:
Note: Despite the age descriptions of characters in script, we are hoping to cast ALL characters with actors over age 50 in accordance with our mission statement.
George Henderson: The county attorney.
Henry Peters: Local sheriff and husband of Mrs. Peters.
Lewis Hale: Neighbor of the Wrights and husband to Mrs. Hale.
Mrs. Peters: Wife of the sheriff.
Mrs. Hale: Neighbor of the Wrights and wife of Lewis Hale.
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"The Greenhouse" by Robert Karmon
A surreal, dark comedy, which finds two strangers meeting on a perhaps blind date in a restaurant, and the power struggle that ensues.
Casting breakdown:
NICK: SINISTERLY HANDSOME. HIDING BEHIND DARK GLASSES AS IF HE MAY OR MAY NOT BE BLIND. HE MOVES WITH SHORT BIRD-LIKE GESTURES.
JANICE: ATTRACTIVE BUT WARY AND INSECURE. SHE IS HUNGRY FOR ATTENTION.
WOMAN: A BIT TOO HEADSTRONG, CONFIDENT AND EAGER. SHE TRIES TO COVER UP HER VULNERABILITY.
"Trifles" begins as the county attorney, the sheriff, Mr. Hale, Mrs. Peters, and Mrs. Hale enter the Wrights' empty farm house. On prompting from the county attorney, Mr. Hale recounts his visit to the house the previous day, when he found Mrs. Wright behaving strangely and found her husband upstairs with a rope around his neck, dead. Mr. Hale notes that, when he questioned her, Mrs. Wright claimed that she was fast asleep when someone strangled her husband. Often hailed as one of the quintessential feminist plays, "Trifles" earned Glaspell a Pulitzer Prize and renewed literary recognition.
Casting breakdown:
Note: Despite the age descriptions of characters in script, we are hoping to cast ALL characters with actors over age 50 in accordance with our mission statement.
George Henderson: The county attorney.
Henry Peters: Local sheriff and husband of Mrs. Peters.
Lewis Hale: Neighbor of the Wrights and husband to Mrs. Hale.
Mrs. Peters: Wife of the sheriff.
Mrs. Hale: Neighbor of the Wrights and wife of Lewis Hale.
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"The Greenhouse" by Robert Karmon
A surreal, dark comedy, which finds two strangers meeting on a perhaps blind date in a restaurant, and the power struggle that ensues.
Casting breakdown:
NICK: SINISTERLY HANDSOME. HIDING BEHIND DARK GLASSES AS IF HE MAY OR MAY NOT BE BLIND. HE MOVES WITH SHORT BIRD-LIKE GESTURES.
JANICE: ATTRACTIVE BUT WARY AND INSECURE. SHE IS HUNGRY FOR ATTENTION.
WOMAN: A BIT TOO HEADSTRONG, CONFIDENT AND EAGER. SHE TRIES TO COVER UP HER VULNERABILITY.
PLAY & SIDES
Be prepared to read sides for both plays. Actors will perform in both plays.
WOMEN should prepare a side for Mrs. Peters or Mrs. Hale in "Trifles" and side for Janice in "The Greenhouse."
MEN should prepare side for Sheriff/Attorney/Hale (choose one role) in "Trifles" and side for Nick in "The Greenhouse."
Be prepared to read sides for both plays. Actors will perform in both plays.
WOMEN should prepare a side for Mrs. Peters or Mrs. Hale in "Trifles" and side for Janice in "The Greenhouse."
MEN should prepare side for Sheriff/Attorney/Hale (choose one role) in "Trifles" and side for Nick in "The Greenhouse."
"Trifles" by Susan Gladspell
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"The Greenhouse" by Robert Karmon
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"Trifles" Side (Men)
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"Trifles" Side (Women)
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"The Greenhouse" Side
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Audition Form
Download, print and fill out this audition form and bring this, along with your headshot and resumé to your audition.
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Schedule Your Audition Below
Please Note! If audition slots are filled, please email Halina Malinowski (click on Halina's name for an email) to be added to the waiting list. Halina will respond to you should openings become available.
If you can't make the audition times, you can opt to make a self-tape (although we recommend in person). If you choose to make a self-tape, please upload the video to YouTube or Vimeo and send the link to Halina Malinowski and we will reach out to you if we need more information from you.
Out of courtesy, If you cannot make your scheduled audition, please cancel your audition (online or by phone to 917.992.5150) so other actors can have the opportunity to audition.
If you can't make the audition times, you can opt to make a self-tape (although we recommend in person). If you choose to make a self-tape, please upload the video to YouTube or Vimeo and send the link to Halina Malinowski and we will reach out to you if we need more information from you.
Out of courtesy, If you cannot make your scheduled audition, please cancel your audition (online or by phone to 917.992.5150) so other actors can have the opportunity to audition.
*****PLEASE NOTE: It is the mission of Out of the Box to cast actors outside the restrictions of age, primarily over the age of 50 when possible.
Select a date (September 28) then time that you would like to audition and you will be scheduled for that time.
When you click on the date, available times will appear. If there are not times, then auditions are not available on that date.
If times are not available, email Halina Malinowski to be added to the waiting list.
When you click on the date, available times will appear. If there are not times, then auditions are not available on that date.
If times are not available, email Halina Malinowski to be added to the waiting list.