A View from the Bridge Auditions - Playcrafters of Skippack

Auditions for A View from the Bridge

Director: Michele King

Tuesday February 28, Thursday March 2, 2023 - 7:00 pm

(Call backs if needed, March 4, 10:00 am)

At Playcrafters at Skippack

Audition requirements: a 1-3 minute monologue plus cold readings from the script.

Character descriptions: (ages are approximate)



Principals & Supporting:



Eddie Carbone (40-50) A Longshoreman. Eddie lives with his wife, Beatrice and orphaned niece, Catherine, in Red Hook Brooklyn. Eddie is an inarticulate character and is powerless in the face of his tragic fate. He harbors a secret lust for his niece Catherine which causes his eventually destruction.



Beatrice Carbone (40-50) The wife of Eddie Carbone and aunt of Catherine. Beatrice has raised Catherine from the time she was very young and acts as Catherine's mother. Beatrice is a warm and caring woman, more reasonable than Eddie. Beatrice is aware of the feelings Eddie has toward Catherine, which he himself cannot acknowledge.



Catherine Carbone (late teens-20’s) The niece of Eddie Carbone and Beatrice. Catherine is a beautiful, smart, young Italian girl who is very popular among the boys in the community. Catherine seeks approval from her uncle and struggles when Eddie does not approve of Rodolpho, the man she intends to marry.



Rodolpho (20-30) Beatrice's young, blonde cousin from Italy. Rodolpho sings jazz and is an upbeat, ambitious young man. To Eddie, Rodolpho seems effeminate because he also cooks, sews, and loves to dance. Rodolpho desires to be an American and have all the privileges of Western society. Eddie is suspicious of Rodolpho and jealous of his attention to Catherine. Note: The actor playing Rodolpho must either be blond or be willing to dye his hair or wear a realistic looking wig.



Marco (40-50) The cousin of Beatrice. Marco comes to the U.S. to work and make money to send back to his wife and children in Italy. Marco is a hard-working Italian man who is a powerful, sympathetic leader. He is a contrast to his exuberant brother, Rodolpho



Alfieri (50-70) An Italian-American lawyer. Alfieri is the “Greek chorus” of the story. He speaks directly to the audience and attempts to make clear the greater social and moral implications of the story. He also has two important scenes with Eddie.



Smaller Roles: (may be doubled)



Mike (35-55) A Longshoreman and friend of Eddie's. Mike is often seen with Louis outside the Carbone home.



Louis (35-55) A Longshoreman and friend of Eddie's. Louis hangs out with Mike outside Eddie's home.



Tony (35-55) A friend of the Carbones. He assists Marco and Rodolpho off the ship and brings them safely to Beatrice's home.



First Immigration Officer One of two officers from the Immigration Bureau who comes to look for Marco and Rodolpho at Eddie's request.



Second Immigration Officer One of two officers from the Immigration Bureau who comes to look for Marco and Rodolpho at Eddie's request.



Mr. & Mrs. Lipari non-speaking



Two “Submarines” (illegal immigrants living with the Liparis) non-speaking