One Night with Albee:

The Zoo Story & The American Dream

A CENTER Black Box Production

Saturday, 8/10 @ 1:00 PM

Sunday, 8/11 @ 7:00 PM

Monday, 8/12 @ 7:00 PM callbacks

CENTERstage Productions announces open auditions for the Black Box production of the dramatic one-act plays, The Zoo Story and The American Dream, written by American playwright Edward Albee. Directed by Jeremy Ratel.

The Zoo Story – A simple family man spends his afternoon reading on a bench. Another man joins him for a conversation. What happens next changes their lives in shocking and unexpected ways.

The American Dream – A seemingly well-off couple wants something very badly, and they invite the town socialite to help. If only their pesky Grandma wouldn’t keep getting in the way!

Location: Black Box, The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.

Performance Dates:

Friday, October 4 @ 8:00 PM

Saturday, October 5 @ 8:00 PM

Sunday, October 6 @ 3:00 PM

Seeking: Four men ages 25-50, two women ages 20-40, one woman age 50-80.

We strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.

Prepare / Bring: - Monologues and sides will be provided for you.

Questions: Contact Director Jeremy Ratel at jarhead9795@aol.com

Casting Breakdown

PETER: 45. Bland, not heavy; pleasant, if uninteresting looking. Tidy, circumspect.

JERRY: Late thirties, carelessly dressed. Slumped body language; possesses a great weariness.

GRANDMA: Old. She is your grandma. Cranky but intelligent. Used to being ignored.

MOMMY: Early forties. Grandma’s daughter. Commanding and shrewish; married for money.

DADDY: Older than Mommy. Submissive and docile; he dislikes the constant arguing.

MRS. BARKER: 20s-30s. The town gossip. Knows everyone and will do anything for status.

YOUNG MAN: Twenties. The titular dream. Beautiful yet soulless; searching for meaning.