PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS 2012-13 SEASON Equity Principal Auditions - Palm Beach Dramaworks Auditions

Equity Principal Auditions have been held at the Theatre. At this time, Palm Beach Dramaworks is seeking actors in NYC for the following roles only.

TALLEY’S FOLLY By Lanford Wilson
Dir. J. Barry Lewis
1st rehearsal: September 18, 2012.
Runs: October 12, 2011 – November 11, 2012

Matt Friedman – 42, dark, and rather large (tall but not heavy-set.) Warm and unhurried, he has a talent for mimicry. In his voice is a trace of a German-Jewish accent.




A DELICATE BALANCE By Edward Albee
Dir. William Hayes
1st rehearsal: November 13, 2012.
Runs: December 7, 2012 – January 6, 2013

Julia – mid 30’s, daughter of Agnes & Tobias. Her fourth marriage has just failed so she has returned home. Her father calls her a whiner. She is self-centered, sullen, demanding, unsympathetic, insensitive, emotionally unstable, and prone to tantrums.




A RAISIN IN THE SUN By Lorraine Hansberry
Dir. TBD
1st rehearsal: January 8, 2013.
Runs: February 1, 2013 – March 3, 2013

Ruth Younger – 30’s, African American, Walter’s wife and Travis’s mother. She is young but her weariness makes her seem older. “Once was a pretty girl but now disappointment hangs in her face.” She does not lack spirit or strength and has a hidden fire that will erupt as needs be. “She is a woman torn between the needs and dreams of others.” Her almost pessimistic pragmatism helps her to survive.

Joseph Asagai - A Nigerian student in his 20’s, in love with Beneatha. Proud of his African heritage, he hopes to return to Nigeria to help bring about positive change and modern advancements. He stands in obvious contrast to Beneatha’s other suitor, George Murchison.

George Murchison- 20’s-30’s, African American, Beneatha’s other suitor. He is a wealthy, arrogant African-American who has succeeded in life by assimilating to the white world. Pompous and self-centered.




EXIT THE KING By Eugene Ionesco
Dir. William Hayes
1st rehearsal: March 5, 2013.
Runs: March 29, 2013 – April 28, 2013

Please note: this play requires actors who have strength in comedic acting and pantomime.

King Berenger- late 40s-60s, belligerent, egotistical, self-absorbed and petulant. He has lost the power to control his surroundings and is slowly losing his physical capabilities as well. Through much of the play, he is in denial of his death and refuses to give up power. Once an all-powerful monarch, he gets weaker as the play progresses.

Queen Marie - 20’s-30’s, King Berenger’s younger and more beautiful wife. She is optimistic but not realistic; she is sympathetic and coddles the King. She refuses to believe that he is about to die. She is sensitive, emotional, weak tempered and is prone to tears.