半岛体育

Palm Beach Dramaworks
West Palm Beach, FL

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, April 14, 2025

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 3:00PM - 4:00PM

AND

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 3:00PM - 4:00PM

APPOINTMENTS

Please contact James Cichewicz - [email protected] - for an audition appointment. Emails only. In your audition email, please include; your first & last name, Equity status, and your desired date/time range for scheduling. Each appointment will be 3 minutes long. All auditionees must show proof of Equity membership.

CONTRACT

SPT

$945 weekly minimum (SPT 10)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2025-26 Season (see breakdown).

Some roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one contemporary dramatic monologue, no longer than 2 minutes in length.

LOCATION

Palm Beach Dramaworks

201 Clematis St

West Palm Beach, FL 33401-4634

PERSONNEL

Bill Hayes - Producing Artistic Director

James Cichewicz - Company Manager

OTHER DATES

Callbacks will be held as needed.

THE MOUNTAINTOP Run: 10/24/25-11/09/25

Reh: 09/30/25

THE SEAFARER Run: 12/12/25-12/28/25

Reh: 11/18/25

DRIVING MISS DAISY Run: 02/06/26-

02/22/26 Reh: 01/13/26

THE CRUCIBLE Run: 03/27/26-04/12/2 Reh:

03/03/26

VINELAND PLACE Run: 05/15/26-5/24/26

Reh: 04/21/26

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity鈥檚 contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS 2025-2026 SEASON

THE MOUNTAINTOP

Run: 10/24/25-11/09/25

SEEKING:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Male, Black, mid-30s to early 40s) 鈥� The iconic civil rights leader, depicted as both a visionary and a deeply human man, grappling with exhaustion, self-doubt, and the weight of his mission. Charismatic, intelligent, and driven, yet vulnerable.

(CAST) Camae (Female, Black, mid-20s to early 30s) 鈥� A confident, witty, and mysterious hotel maid whose sharp humor and charm mask a deeper, more profound purpose. She challenges King鈥檚 perceptions and forces him to confront his fate in an unexpected and transformative encounter.

THE SEAFARER

Run: 12/12/25-12/28/25

SEEKING:

(CAST) James "Sharky" Harkin (Male, Irish, late 40s to early 50s) 鈥� A troubled man, recently sober, trying to escape his past and care for his brother while resisting old temptations. He is brooding, guilt-ridden, and searching for redemption.

(CAST) Richard Harkin (Male, Irish, late 50s to early 60s) 鈥� Sharky鈥檚 older brother, blind and fiercely independent despite his disability. Gruff, sharp-tongued, and fond of drinking, he is both an obstacle and an anchor in Sharky鈥檚 life.

(CAST) Ivan Curry (Male, Irish, 40s to 50s) 鈥� A good-natured but bumbling alcoholic, caught up in the night鈥檚 events despite his best intentions. Perpetually confused and often the comedic relief, but with an undercurrent of sadness.

Nicky Giblin (Male, Irish, late 30s to 40s) 鈥� A cocky and self-assured man dating Sharky鈥檚 ex. Brash and confident, he enjoys teasing Sharky but is unaware of the true danger in the room.

Mr. Lockhart (Male, any ethnicity, 50s to 60s) 鈥� A refined yet menacing figure who exudes an eerie sense of control. Charismatic and chilling, he reveals himself to be much more than he initially appears, bringing a supernatural element to the poker game.

DRIVING MISS DAISY

Run: 02/06/26-02/22/26

SEEKING:

(CAST) Daisy Werthan (Female, White, 72-97 years old over the course of the play) A proud, independent, and sometimes sharp-tongued Jewish widow from Atlanta. Resistant to change and reluctant to accept help, she gradually forms a deep, trusting bond with Hoke. Intelligent, strong-willed, and deeply private, but ultimately warm and compassionate.

Hoke Colburn (Male, Black, 60s-80s over the course of the play) 鈥� A kind, patient, and dignified man hired as Daisy鈥檚 chauffeur. Wise, gentle, and resilient, he endures racial prejudice with quiet strength and grace. His genuine warmth and humor allow him to break through Daisy鈥檚 initial resistance, forging a lifelong friendship.

Boolie Werthan (Male, White, 40s-60s over the course of the play) 鈥� Daisy鈥檚 pragmatic and goodnatured son, a successful businessman balancing his mother鈥檚 stubbornness with his own responsibilities. Loving and supportive, though often exasperated by Daisy鈥檚 unwillingness to change.

THE CRUCIBLE

Run: 03/27/26-04/12/26

SEEKING:

(CAST) Betty Parris (Female, 10-12) 鈥� Reverend Parris鈥� young daughter, who falls into a mysterious coma-like state after being caught dancing in the woods.

(CAST) Reverend Samuel Parris (Male, 40s-50s) 鈥� Salem鈥檚 self-serving minister, paranoid and desperate to maintain his reputation. Insecure and manipulative, he stokes the flames of hysteria.

(CAST) Tituba (Female, Black or Indigenous, 30s-50s) 鈥� A Barbadian slave in Reverend Parris鈥� household, accused of witchcraft. Superstitious and fearful, she confesses under extreme pressure.

(CAST) Abigail Williams (Female, late teens-early 20s) 鈥� The manipulative and vengeful niece of Reverend Parris, whose love for Proctor and lust for power fuel the hysteria. Intelligent, seductive, and ruthless.

(CAST) Susanna Walcott (Female, late teens-early 20s) 鈥� Another of Abigail鈥檚 followers, eager to spread hysteria and escalate the accusations.

(CAST) Mrs. Ann Putnam (Female, 40s-50s) 鈥� Thomas Putnam鈥檚 grief-stricken wife, who believes her miscarriages were caused by supernatural forces. Superstitious and resentful.

(CAST) Thomas Putnam (Male, 40s-50s) 鈥� A wealthy, vengeful landowner who manipulates the hysteria to settle scores and increase his property holdings.

(CAST) Mercy Lewis (Female, late teens-early 20s) 鈥� One of Abigail鈥檚 closest allies, bold and cruel in accusing others. She enjoys the power the trials give her.

(CAST) Mary Warren (Female, late teens-early 20s) 鈥� The Proctors鈥� timid and impressionable servant. She is torn between fear and guilt, struggling to stand up to Abigail.

John Proctor (Male, 30s-40s) 鈥� A principled yet flawed farmer burdened by guilt over an affair. Strong-willed, passionate, and ultimately a tragic hero who must choose between life and integrity.

(CAST) Rebecca Nurse (Female, 60s-70s) 鈥� A wise, gentle, and deeply religious woman, falsely accused and known for her goodness. A symbol of moral integrity.

(CAST) Giles Corey (Male, 60s-70s) 鈥� A fiercely independent and outspoken farmer. He refuses to betray his principles and meets his end with unshakable defiance.

(CAST) Reverend John Hale (Male, 30s-40s) 鈥� A well-educated minister and self-proclaimed expert on witchcraft who begins with righteous confidence but later grapples with guilt over his role in the trials.

Elizabeth Proctor (Female, 30s-40s) 鈥� John鈥檚 devoted wife, known for her honesty and moral fortitude. Reserved but deeply loving, she struggles to forgive John鈥檚 betrayal.

(CAST) Francis Nurse (Male, 60s-70s) 鈥� Rebecca Nurse鈥檚 noble and level-headed husband. He fights against the court鈥檚 corruption.

(CAST) Ezekiel Cheever (Male, 30s-50s) 鈥� A town clerk eager to uphold the law, even as he begins to question its justice.

(CAST) John Willard (Male, 40s-60s) 鈥� A constable who begins to doubt the legitimacy of the trials and pays the ultimate price for his dissent.

(CAST) Judge Hathorne (Male, 40s-60s) 鈥� A merciless, arrogant judge who sees the trials as a means to reinforce his authority. He operates without doubt or compassion.

(CAST) Deputy-Governor Danforth (Male, 50s-60s) 鈥� The deputy governor of Massachusetts and chief judge presiding over the trials. A rigid, authoritarian figure who refuses to acknowledge his role in the destruction of innocent lives.

(CAST) Sarah Good (Female, 40s-60s) 鈥� A poor, mentally unstable woman accused of witchcraft. Seen as an easy scapegoat by the town.

(CAST) Hopkins (Male, any age) 鈥� A minor court official who helps enforce the court鈥檚 rulings.

VINELAND PLACE

Run: 05/15/26-5/24/26

SEEKING:

Henry Sanders (Male, 20s-30s): A talented yet struggling writer, eager for his big break. Henry is intelligent, ambitious, and somewhat idealistic, but his determination to succeed makes him susceptible to manipulation.

The Widow (Female, 50s-60s): The enigmatic and sophisticated widow of the famed novelist. She is articulate, persuasive, and possesses a commanding presence, with motives that are complex and gradually revealed as the plot unfolds.

SALARY

SPT $945 weekly minimum (SPT 10)

UNION

AEA