Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
SWEAT Casting Notice
Old Library Theatre, Fair Lawn Recreation Department’s resident theater company, will hold auditions for Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat on Friday, September 24 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 25 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Auditions will be held at the Fair Lawn Community Center, at 10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ, in the Teen Room, located in the lower level.
The production will be directed by Jackie Knollhuff and produced by Craig Tiede and run for three performances: November 19, 20 & 21.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Sweat is about a group of friends that have shared a lot at the local bar after working together on the factory floor in a proud, blue-collar community in Reading, Pennsylvania. The group must contend with layoffs and picket lines, putting them at odds with each other. This is a political and heart-wrenching play about employment, race, and self-identity. In addition to winning the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the original Broadway production was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Play.
AVAILABLE ROLES
We are seeking a total cast of 9, ages 20-50. All roles are available. If a specific gender identity, age, race, or ethnicity is required/indicated by the script, it has been noted below.
Evan - Male/non-binary, 40s, Black. A correctional officer who has been assigned to Jason and Chris. Stern, intimidating.
Jason - Male, 20s, White. Carefree and excitable. Best friends with Chris.
Chris - Male, 20s, Black. Bright student, ambitious, but easily swayed. Son of Cynthia and Brucie.
Stan - Male, 50s, White. Owner/bartender of the local bar. A wise veteran who is liked and respected.
Oscar - Male, 20s, Latino. Busboy at the bar and immigrant from Colombia. Quiet, observant, and hard-working.
Tracey - Female, 40s-50s, White. Proud local, blue-collar steel mill worker. Widow Mother to Jason.
Cynthia - Female, 40s-50s, Black. Steel mill worker with a desire to be more.
Jessie - Female, 40s, White. Steel mill worker, alcoholic, unhinged.
Brucie - Male, 40s, Black. Steel mill worker and recovering drug addict. Aggressive and sometimes violent.
ABOUT AUDITIONS
Auditions for Sweat will be held:
Friday, Sept. 24, 6pm-9pm
Saturday, Sept. 25, 1pm-4pm
Pre-registration, via the links above, is encouraged, but not required. Those who pre-register for an audition date will be seen before those who walk in.
Sides will be given to actors at the audition.
If you have a headshot and resume, please bring a copy of each with you. If you do not have a headshot, we may ask to take a photo of you at the audition.
This show has a place for performers with a wide range of theatrical skills and experiences. If you’re even considering auditioning, we want to see you there
SWEAT Casting Notice
Old Library Theatre, Fair Lawn Recreation Department’s resident theater company, will hold auditions for Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat on Friday, September 24 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 25 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Auditions will be held at the Fair Lawn Community Center, at 10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ, in the Teen Room, located in the lower level.
The production will be directed by Jackie Knollhuff and produced by Craig Tiede and run for three performances: November 19, 20 & 21.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Sweat is about a group of friends that have shared a lot at the local bar after working together on the factory floor in a proud, blue-collar community in Reading, Pennsylvania. The group must contend with layoffs and picket lines, putting them at odds with each other. This is a political and heart-wrenching play about employment, race, and self-identity. In addition to winning the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the original Broadway production was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Play.
AVAILABLE ROLES
We are seeking a total cast of 9, ages 20-50. All roles are available. If a specific gender identity, age, race, or ethnicity is required/indicated by the script, it has been noted below.
Evan - Male/non-binary, 40s, Black. A correctional officer who has been assigned to Jason and Chris. Stern, intimidating.
Jason - Male, 20s, White. Carefree and excitable. Best friends with Chris.
Chris - Male, 20s, Black. Bright student, ambitious, but easily swayed. Son of Cynthia and Brucie.
Stan - Male, 50s, White. Owner/bartender of the local bar. A wise veteran who is liked and respected.
Oscar - Male, 20s, Latino. Busboy at the bar and immigrant from Colombia. Quiet, observant, and hard-working.
Tracey - Female, 40s-50s, White. Proud local, blue-collar steel mill worker. Widow Mother to Jason.
Cynthia - Female, 40s-50s, Black. Steel mill worker with a desire to be more.
Jessie - Female, 40s, White. Steel mill worker, alcoholic, unhinged.
Brucie - Male, 40s, Black. Steel mill worker and recovering drug addict. Aggressive and sometimes violent.
ABOUT AUDITIONS
Auditions for Sweat will be held:
Friday, Sept. 24, 6pm-9pm
Saturday, Sept. 25, 1pm-4pm
Pre-registration, via the links above, is encouraged, but not required. Those who pre-register for an audition date will be seen before those who walk in.
Sides will be given to actors at the audition.
If you have a headshot and resume, please bring a copy of each with you. If you do not have a headshot, we may ask to take a photo of you at the audition.
This show has a place for performers with a wide range of theatrical skills and experiences. If you’re even considering auditioning, we want to see you there