IF I FORGET - NYC EPA
Roundabout Theatre Company
AUDITION DATE
Aug 11, 2016
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
LORT B; $861/week
SEEKING
Equity actors for 7 roles.
PREPARATION
Sides from the play will be provided at the auditions; Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (519)
12th floor - Pearl Studios A
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
Studio D (holding), Studio A (auditions)
PERSONNEL
Steven Levenson, playwright; Daniel Sullivan, director; Jim Carnahan & Carrie Gardner, casting; PERSONNEL IN ATTENDANCE AT THE EPA: One or more of the following Casting Personnel from Jim Carnahan Casting will be in attendance at the EPA: CARRIE GARDNER, STEPHEN KOPEL, JILLIAN CIMINI, PETER VAN DAM, JENISE CRAWFORD
OTHER
First Rehearsal 1/3/17; First Performance 2/2/17; Opening 3/2/17; Closing 5/14/17
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
LOU FISCHER (mid 70’s): A Jewish WWII veteran, proud of his family and Jewish heritage. Now retired, he is the landlord of a store that has been in the family over 100 years. His wish is to pass on this legacy to the next generation but his children have other plans for the store.
MICHAEL FISCHER (mid 40’s): Lou's son. Cynical, self-centered, slightly neurotic, workaholic. A Jewish studies professor who happens to be an atheist. Seeking tenure, he writes a manuscript about the Holocaust and dedicates it to his father. When his father does not acknowledge the dedication, Michael becomes uneasy, adding to his already strained relationship with his family.
HOLLY FISCHER (late 40’s): Lou's oldest daughter. Jewish, but only goes to synagogue a couple times a year. Her dress and manner reflects a lifestyle that comes with being married to a successful lawyer. She thinks highly of herself, is brash and freely speaks her mind, often times at the expense of others. Despite all this, she means well and genuinely cares for her family.
SHARON FISCHER (late 30’s): Lou's youngest daughter. Jewish. Sentimental and proud of her heritage. A kindergarten teacher and Lou's primary caregiver. Strongly resents her siblings for being too consumed in their own lives to help deal with their ailing father's welfare. Tired of unfair treatment by her older siblings, she stands up for herself and their threats against the family’s legacy.
ELLEN MANNING (early 40’s): Michael’s wife. Not Jewish. Kind, calm and the voice of reason when tensions arise between Michael and his siblings. Supportive of her husband’s career but eventually realizes the stress of his work may be too much for their relationship to handle.
HOWARD KILBERG (early 50’s): Holly's husband. Jewish. A corporate lawyer. Bit of a pushover and foolish but his intentions are noble. Not fully welcomed into the family by his in-laws, he awkwardly inserts himself in conversations to feel included. When the family does acknowledge him, they are usually looking to him for financial support.
JOEY OREN (16): Holly's son. Smart and socially awkward teen. Has some behavioral issues; not violent, just acts out to get attention. Generally indifferent toward his family but shows concern during trying times. Likes video games, performing magic and Arizona iced tea.
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