Directed by Artistic Director, Aly B. Ettman.
Auditions: Last Week of November Dates TBD
Show Runs: April 22nd thru May 21st, 2017
(Fri-Sun) at Theatre on the Run, Arlington.
Rehearsals begin end of February.
All Roles Open
*All characters are members of a Jewish family of Eastern European Descent. Play is set in 1942, NY.*
Casting:
Bella (30’s) - “As warm and sweet as she is emotionally arrested”; a child with the body and desires of a woman. Caretaker to Grandma.
Grandma Kurnitz (70ish—may be played by a younger actor)—“SHE would demand attention in a crowd”—a force to be reckoned with; stern, a terror with a limp and a cane. German accent.
Gert- (30’s-40’s flexible) –Older sister to Bella; Afflicted with a speech impediment in which she speaks on the inhalation of air as a result of nerves.
Arty (13-14)—funny, wisecracking, outspoken, nervy. Not intimidated by Grandma
Jay (15-16)—Smart, more serious, obedient than his brother but strong and sarcastic. *Actors over 18 who appear younger are encouraged to submit.*
Eddie (Late 30’s-40’s flexible)—Arty and Jay’s father; A newly single father, intimidated by Grandma.
Louie (30’s-40’s flexible) ---Gangster brother/ uncle to the boys; Crude, obnoxious, a bit scary but also a bit of a loser.
Submit H/R to: Aly Ettman info@petersalley.com
*Young actors submitting for Arty/Jay may submit a snapshot and letter of interest in lieu of resume.
Modest Stipend--Local Actors only.
