Auditions will be held in SLC on Sat May 18 for Seize the Initiative, a romantic comedy about democracy, climate change, and sandwiches. The director is Snow College theater professor Josh Patterson, the playwright is professional comedian Yoram Bauman, PhD, and the play will premiere at the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival July 26 - Aug 4. Compensation for each actor is $1000.
Links to the script, audition info, and other details at https://standupeconomist.com/play/
Cast of Characters:
GRACE, in her 20s. Does stand-up comedy and is otherwise adventurous. (≈2000 words)
SAUL, in his 20s. Intense and a bit clueless socially; would make a great graduate student. (≈1800 words)
NIKKI, in her 20s. A bit jaded; cautious and protective of GRACE. Maybe LDS? (≈2000 words)
KATHERINE, about 60. Energetic, upbeat, focused. Loves dancing, especially to country music. (≈1400 words)
LANCE, about 60. Speaks slowly, with lots of pauses. He’s 50% deep, 50% drunk, and 100% Seattle Mariners fan (or equivalent baseball team that's been losing for years). (≈900 words)