The Exonerated By Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, Directed by Larry Wilbur Auditions: October 22nd and 23rd, 7:30PM at Elmwood Playhouse Sorkin Studio Performances January 18th through February 9th, 2013 Justice is Blind. Injustice is too.
THE STORY: Culled from interviews, letters, transcripts, case files and the public record, THE EXONERATED tells the true stories of six wrongfully convicted survivors of death row in their own words. Presented in first-person monologues and scenes set in courtrooms and prisons, the six interwoven stories paint a picture of an American criminal justice system gone horribly wrong—and of six brave souls who persevered to survive it. Ages are for the CHARACTERS, not the performers. We are looking for strong actors to portray the following characters: DELBERT (Major Role)– African-American, 60s. A seminary dropout, radical and poet. His whole personality is like an old soul song: smooth, mellow and with an underlying rhythm that never lets up. The actor playing Delbert should take care to find his substantial sense of humor, in addition to his obvious depth.
SUNNY (Major Role)– White, 50s. A bright, pixie-ish yoga teacher from California; her lightness and positivity contrast with moments of great depth and clarity. ROBERT (Major Role)– African-American, 30s. A former horse groomer from the deep South; hardened but not lacking a sense of humor. Deep rural Mississippi accent. GEORGIA ( Supporting Role – African-American, 30s.) - Robert’s wife, also Southern; opinionated, outspoken and extremely warm. She and Robert have a lovingly contentious relationship. Loves to speak her mind. GARY (Major Role) – white, 40s. A Midwestern hippie and an organic farmer. Clearly was in his element in the late 60s and early 70s. He is generally good-natured, friendly and quite smart. SUE ( Supporting Role) – white, 40s. - Sue is married to Gary. Salt of the earth; she is also an organic farmer. She has a strong upper Midwestern accent – think Fargo KERRY (Major Role) – white, 40s. A 19-year-old trapped in a 45-year-old’s body, born and bred in Texas. Kerry was imprisoned for 22 of his 45 years and is eager to rediscover the world. Always wants to make sure he connects with whomever he is talking to. Strong Texas accent. DAVID (Major Role) – African-American, 40s. A gentle, sad man, born and raised in northern Florida (otherwise known as southern Alabama). Has a very strong spiritual sense and had aspirations to the ministry before being put on death row at 18. He is continually engaged in a battle between resignation and hope. SANDRA ( Supporting Role) – white, 40s - Sandra is married to Kerry. Sweet, nurturing, loves Kerry dearly and has a great sense of humor about him. She has a strong Texas accent. ENSEMBLE – 2 Males and 2 Females portraying various other characters including Judges, Lawyers, and Police Officers. The Ensemble will be exceptionally hard working in this particular production. The show contains strong language, be prepared to use it.
Additional auditions may be held, TBA. Callbacks by Request. Auditioners are requested to be familiar with the show. Auditioners considering a Major role are requested to have a 1 to 2 minute monologue prepared. Please provide the Director and his staff with 2 copies of your prepared monologue if not from the show. Readings will be from the script. Questions can be asked of the director, Larry Wilbur by either email (preferred) at lwilbur@kmbs.konicaminolta.us or on his cell at 201-207-4967.
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