All auditions are held at the Adobe Theater, 9813 4th Street NW in Albuquerque, 2 blocks north of Alameda Boulevard, unless otherwise specified.Google Maps
Upcoming Auditions
The Rainmaker
by N. Richard Nash
Audition dates and times:
Auditions on Saturday 2/25 starting at 12:00 Noon, will audition in groups of 7 actors if possible, 12:00-1:30, 1:30-3:00, 3:00-4:30
Auditions on Sunday 2/26 starting at 6:00 pm, a combination of new auditions and callbacks.
Location: Adobe Theater
Production Dates: April 27-May 20, 2012
Set in a drought-ridden rural town in the West in Depression era America, "The Rainmaker" tells the story of a pivotal hot summer day in the life of spinsterish Lizzie Curry. Lizzie keeps house for her father and two brothers on the family cattle ranch. She has just returned from a trip to visit pseudo-cousins (all male), which was undertaken with the failed expectation that she would find a husband. As their farm languishes under the devastating drought, Lizzie's family worries about her marriage prospects more than about their dying cattle. A charming confidence trickster named Starbuck arrives and promises to bring rain in exchange for $100. His arrival sets off a series of events that enable Lizzie to see herself in a new light.
Available roles:
7 roles for this production. 6 men, 1 women.
2 of the male roles are in the 40 to 50 age range, both should have strong physical builds.
Both these men have a "salt of the earth" persona.
3 other male roles are early 30's, physically fit.
A con man, carnival barker and braggart...the male lead (Bill Starbuck)
A quiet, soft spoken but honest and sincere...featured male (File)
A self-righteous and rigidly opinionated...featured male (Noah Curry)
1 male role late teens, early 20's, physically fit
1 female role late twenties, early 30's,
She should appear plain and ordinary, but surprises later with a unique beauty all her own.
A short monologue, approximately 2-3 minutes, should be prepared for the audition.
Auditions will consist of cold readings and improvisations.
For more information, contact director Daryl Streeter 505-480-0781 ABQShutterSpeed1@aol.com
The Men of Mah Jongg
by Richard Atkins
Audition dates: 3/31 (1 - 3 PM); 4/1 (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Callbacks will be TBA.
Location: Adobe Theater
Production Dates: June 1 - June 24, 2012
"The Men of Mah Jongg" centers around four older buddies from NYC, struggling with the pitfalls of old age, only to discover the unlikely game of Mah Jongg as the key to their unbridled happiness. Recent widower Sid Weinberg, a recluse facing ever growing physical & emotional ills, tries to convince his poker playing buddies to replace their Friday night game with the game of Mah Jongg after believing he has received a sign from his dearly departed wife. The play deals with such issues as relationships, hope, adversity and triumph.
Available roles:
SIDNEY WEINBERG - a widower in his late 60's to early 70's who lives alone in an Upper West Side apartment, disgruntled with life's bad hand he's been dealt, suffering emotionally and physically, stubborn, set in his ways, however we see a different side to him when he deals with his daughter. MAIN LEAD - DOES NOT COME OFFSTAGE FOR 2 HR.!
A little piano playing skills would be preferable but not essential.
MARVIN EPSTEIN - (this role has been pre-cast) Sid's best friend, same approximate age, in much better shape than Sid both emotionally and physically, Sid's main caregiver, but Marv carries a lot of secrets about his real life and struggles with his wife Eloise which later rear's it's ugly head.
HARRY HIMMELFARB - same approximate age, looking for one last hurrah in life before the grim reaper comes knocking, acts as somewhat of an arbitrator between Sid and Marv, third in command, but can occasionally take on total leadership, pals around with his best friend Jerry.
JERRY ROSENTHAL - same age, a free spirit, fancies himself as a ladies man, loves to sing and has a fondness for life in general, a good hearted guy, though becoming increasingly more deaf, he compensates in other ways and considers Harry his best friend. Would be nice if he plays the piano a little.
For more information, contact director Richard Atkins, 505.286.1683, Cell: 505.681.8376; emct@att.net