Common Thread Theatre Auditions - Common Thread Theatre Collective

Common Thread Theatre Collective holds auditions March 11 & 12



Common Thread Theatre Collective is a professional summer theatre housed on the Davidson College campus. NC A&T and Davidson continue the collaborative partnership created last year with two productions for summer 2023 - Clyde's by Lynn Nottage and how to make an American son by Christopher Oscar Peña. Auditions will be held March 12, 2023 in Davidson, NC and March 11, 2023 in Greensboro, NC. We are looking for both AEA and non-AEA actors and all positions will be paid. Guest artist housing is available if needed. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite all those who identify as male, female, gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and non-binary actors to audition. Please let us know if you have any questions or if there are any accommodations we can provide (Karli Henderson, kahenderson@davidson.edu).



Important Dates:

Rehearsals for Clyde's begin May 24,2023

Rehearsals for how to make an American son begin June 14, 2023

Clyde's opens June 16, 2023 & closes June 25, 2023

how to make an American son opens July 14 & closes July 23, 2023

Auditionees will be asked to read a monologue or scene from the show(s). Sides will be provided before the audition. If you would like to bring a prepared piece, that would also be welcome.

Callbacks for both productions will be held virtually the week following auditions.

AUDITION SITES:

Charlotte - Davidson College, Cunningham Theatre Center, 310 N. Main

Greensboro - NC A&T campus in the General Classroom Building, 208 second floor auditorium.



Casting Breakdown:

Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage:

Montrellous: Male, 40-50

Wise beyond his years, head chef of Clyde's. Nonchalant confidence, effortlessly smooth. Has ambitions for the sandwich shop and what he could do with it if Clyde let him. Believes he has the savvy and skill to make this business thrive. Sees sandwich making as an art form, a spiritual practice. A source of inspiration for his co-workers.

Ethnicity: Any



Rafael: Male 25-35

Gives a playboy attitude, though his game is a little lame. Puts up a tough guy front, but inside he's sensitive. A romantic; loves with every part of his body. Searching for his purpose. Does the most for the people he loves, wears his heart on his sleeve, and often gets hurt for it. Deeply admires Montrellous and is in love with Letitia.

Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic



Jason: Male, 25-35

Moody. White supremacist tats on his face. Somewhat fresh out of jail and new to the sandwich shop. Keeps his head down, and doesn't want any trouble with anyone. Has let his anger get the best of him in the past. Working on getting past his mistakes of the past, has self-isolated to try and deal with it.

Ethnicity: White/European Descent



Clyde: Female, 30’s – 40’s

Owner of the sandwich shop. The gravel in her voice betrays a life of cigarettes and whiskey, a life lived with gusto and no apology. A businesswoman who won't put up with any of her employee's bullshit. She's tough, not nice, not willing to bend. Has an edge and grit. Not a dreamer, live firmly in reality, doesn't believe things can be better than they are. Ex-con who only hires ex-cons, she gives them a chance.

Ethnicity: Any



how to make an American son by Christopher Oscar Peña:

Armando, Male 40-50:

Honduran immigrant, owner of Dash Maintenance.

Orlando, Male 17-18:

Armando’s son. American-born Honduran who reeks of privilege.

Mercedes, Female 30’s:

Armando’s second in command. American-born Mexican woman.

Rafael, Male, 20’s:

A newly-arrived Mexican immigrant.

Dick, Male 40’s – 50’s:

Straight, white guy – Sean’s dad.
Salary: $400/week