Our Brother's Son THEATER: PLAYS PAID UNION
EXPIRES:December 17, 2021 6:59 PM
Unlikely Heroes Play LLC
David Alpert, dir.; Charles Gluck, writer; Lisa Dozier King, general mngr.; Jason Styres / The Casting Collaborative, casting dir.
Production Description
Casting Equity actors for "Our Brother's Son." Synopsis: A story primarily centered around three siblings, Leo, David, and Gail. Rather than consult a doctor, Leo takes handfuls of OTC painkillers for his arthritic hip and induces renal failure. A poor candidate for dialysis, he must reach out to his family members for a kidney donation. The required genetic testing uncovers a deeply hidden secret which tears the family to pieces. Despite the seemingly insurmountable and emotionally charged circumstances, LEO ’S urgent medical needs forces everyone to draw their own personal lines between self-preservation and family loyalty.
Leo: Male, 60 male-identified, 60; the undisputed “alpha male” of the family; husband of Susan, older brother and senior business partner of David, older brother of Gail, brother-in-law to Mindy, and uncle to Bradley.
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To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
David: Male, 55 male-identified, 55; submissive and honorable, younger brother and junior business partner of Leo, husband of Mindy, father of Bradley, older brother of Gail, and brother-in-law to Susan.
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Gail: Female, 49 female-identified, 49; single, fearful, and fiercely independent, younger sister of Leo and David, sister-in-law to Susan and Mindy, and aunt to Bradley.
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Susan: Female, 40-69 female-identified, 40s-60s; dependent, private, kind, and unfulfilled; wife of Leo, sister-in-law to Gail, David and Mindy, aunt to Bradley.
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Mindy: Female, 40-69 female-identified, 40s-60s; dominant with an acerbic wit and venomous bite (mostly originating from her resentment and fears); wife of David, mother of Bradley, sister-in-law to Leo, Susan, and Gail.
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Bradley: Male, 20-29
male-identified, 20s; twenty-something video gamer; brilliant and stuck, wrestling with an anger born from deep sadness; living in limbo (and his parents’ basement) post-graduation, escapes into a fantasy world through gaming; son of Mindy and David, nephew to Leo, Susan, and Gail.
Professional Pay To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Swings: 18+
Rehearsals begin Jan. 24, 2022; runs Feb. 15-May 5, 2022 in NYC.
Pays $693/wk. Equity Off Broadway Agreement.
New York, NY
Submit a self-tape of a contemporary monologue, no longer than one minute. It can be either dramatic or comedic, but as the world of the show is based in realism, that would be ideal. Upload your video(s) to a platform like YouTube, Vimeo, etc to https://airtable.com/shrFTv3hqGIE6Ta0T. Fill out the form in its entirety, and upload your picture and resume, as well as a link to your submission. (Do not send any videos as attachments via e-mail or any other source.) Deadline: Dec. 16. All stage managerial positions have been filled. Signature Theatre (199-seat.) We will not be able to reply to every submission. The casting team will reach out via the contact information you have provided (via the Airtable form) should we need anything additional.
