BECKY SHAW Equity Principal Auditions - freeFall Theatre Company Auditions
freeFall Theatre Company
BECKY SHAW
– Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT in FL
freeFall Theatre Company St. Petersburg FL SPT Currently $328/week minimum.
Artistic Dir: Eric Davis
Managing Dir: Jim Sorensen
Author: Gina Gionfriddo
Dir: Larry Silverberg
1st reh: 1/17/12. Runs 2/2 – 2/19.
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT:
Monday, September 19, 2011 freeFall Theatre Mainstage
10 AM – 6 PM 6099 Central Avenue
Lunch from 2 – 3. St. Petersburg FL 33710
For an appointment, contact Jim Sorensen at Please prepare a brief contemporary monologue, and be familiar with the play.
Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
Seeking (all roles are available):
Character descriptions derived from ones provided to freeFall Theatre Company courtesy of Charlie Payne/Almeida Theatre.
Susan Slater:
Late 50s. Mother of Suzanna, and wife of the late Richard. Suffering from multiple sclerosis, which was diagnosed when Suzanna was a child, but has worsened. Has a strong mind and a pragmatic approach to emotional matters, a cause of tension with Suzanna. Of a different generation from the other characters, and has a distinct attitude towards love, death and relationships. Has recently begun a relationship with Lester, a much younger man. Susan’s marriage to Richard was long and content – not without imperfection, but she had a realistic and accepting approach to how to make it last.
Suzanna Slater:
35. Daughter of Susan and stepsister (although they are not actually related) to Max. Fiery, emotional person; was deeply affected by her father’s death. Very attracted to Max; they have a combative relationship, but one based on love. Married to Andrew, who she also loves. Studying for a PhD in Psychology; works at a clinic, treating young children. Cannot come to terms with her mother’s new lover, and often plays the child (or victim) in situations.
Max Garrett:
36. Was brought up by Susan and Richard Slater, after his mother died from cancer when he was a child. His father, a white-collar criminal who has been repeatedly in jail, was not interested in bringing him up himself. Max and Suzanna grew up together, and are very close. Max is now a financial advisor with many wealthy clients. Has been managing the estate of Richard, after his death. Max is a serial womanizer who has had many relationships, none of which last longer than three months. Despises visible weakness in others.
Andrew Porter:
31. Married to Suzanna. A writer, currently completing a book. Has recently had to leave his job in a coffee shop to take full-time employment as an office manager – a move that he hates. Met Suzanna on a ski trip. Was drawn to her in grief, wanting to heal her. Creative thinker, less interested in earning a high salary than in enjoyment of life. Has strong ideals, is supportive and sympathetic. His approach often contrasts extremely with Max’s. Andrew is drawn to vulnerable women. Supports Becky when she is suicidal, but remains loyal to Suzanna.
Becky Shaw:
35. Works as a temp in Andrew’s office. In a period of “transition” in her life. Has little money, no mobile phone or car, and no longer speaks to her family. She did attend Brown University, on scholarship, but dropped out. Has had two previous relationships with African American men, which led to her being cut off from her family, and dropping all her female friends. Highly emotional; has been in therapy a number of times. Keen to settle down. In her mid-30s, she feels pressure to be secure in her life, and to find a partner. Feels she has made a mess of her life.
Theatre’s statement: “Producers are open to non-traditional casting.”
auditions@freefalltheatre.com or phone 727/498-5205, x3. E-mail strongly preferred. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day, as time permits.
