Auditions for Death of a Salesman
Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of Death of a Salesman, written by Arthur Miller and directed by Alan Demovsky. Winning both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for best play in 1949, “Death of a Salesman is a searing drama that established Arthur Miller as one of the most important voices in the American theatre.
AUDITIONS: Monday April 23rd at 7:00pm and Tuesday April 24th at 7:00pm
CALLBACKS: Wednesday April 25th at 7:00pm (by invitation only)
PERFORMANCES: Friday July 13th thru Saturday August 4th (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with possible Wednesday and Thursdays)
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Willy Loman, the ceaselessly striving salesman, returns to his New York home after a failed New England trip. Driven by hopes of success far greater than he can achieve — for himself and his two sons — Loman and his wife confront the American Dream in Arthur Miller’s towering masterpiece.
CAST REQUIREMENTS: (8 Males, 5 Females)
Willy Loman – Bigger than life, contradictory, somewhat angry, and often obsessive.
Willy has tendencies to exaggerate or reconstruct reality and lives in fantasy.
Biff Loman – Willy’s son, age 34. A former high school football star, he’s a charmer who has men and women fawning over him. Has a penchant for stealing which continued throughout his adult life. Accepts his father's philosophy that a person will be successful, provided that he is well-liked. Grew up believing that he was not bound by social rules. Ultimately he is a failure.
Linda Loman – loyal, loving wife. Suffers through her husband’s grandiose dreams. Devoted and emotionally abused. If Willy is like a small child, then Linda is like a mother who anxiously protects him from Biff, Happy, and the rest of the world. Linda’s character is driven by desperation and fear. She loves Willy, and she accepts all of his shortcomings.
Happy Loman – age 32, Willy’s younger son. Lives in Biff’s shadow while nurturing a relentless sex drive and ambition. Presents himself as important but is sidelined by his questionable ethics. Happy is a young version of Willy.
Charley – Willy’s neighbor, father of Bernard. He’s a successful business owner and Willy’s only friend.
Bernard – son of Charley. Important, successful lawyer. Mocked by the Loman men for having studied hard in high school. Worshipped Biff when they were students.
Ben – Willy’s wealthy, older brother. He has died recently and appears only in Willy’s daydreams and thus can be perceived as eccentric in nature. A symbol of the success Willy and his sons crave.
The Woman – Willy’s mistress, a woman of a certain age. A buyer/ business associate of Willy’s.
Howard Wagner – Willy’s boss, having inherited the company from his father. Much younger than Willy, obtuse and condescending. A narcissist.
Stanley – any age. A waiter at Frank’s Chophouse and a friend of Happy’s.
Miss Forsythe and Letta – two young women who meet Biff and Happy at Frank’s Chophouse. It is likely they are prostitutes. Pick ups.
Jenny – Charley’s secretary
Sides from the script will be made available at the audition. All roles available. Casting is open to all. Ethnicities, races, and newcomers are especially welcomed. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the event. For more information or directions, call
845-353-1313 or visit
http://www.elmwoodplayhouse.com/auditions
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