"To succeed in life you need three things-
a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone."
-Reba McEntire
Auditions
Auditions for the Southeastern premiere of
Mary Jane
By Amy Herzog
Directed by Robin Tynes-Miller
There will be eleven performances:
February 7 - 23, 2024
Performances will be held at the Arts Factory at West End Studios
When
Sunday, December 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, December 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Callbacks may be held on December 3 if needed
Where
Watershed Charlotte
2101 Shenandoah Avenue
Free parking on site
Schedule
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Rehearsals will start mid-December
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No rehearsal between December 23 - January 1
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Rehearsals will typically run evenings during the week and some weekend days
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No conflicts will be allowed between January 29 and February 23
Audition Process
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Read through the character descriptions below!
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Sign up for a 15 minute time slot for your audition, you will be reading sides from the play
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Fill out your audition form (attach any headshot or resume if available)!
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Look over the selected sides (link below)
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Each audition will include an introduction, readings of the sides, and any redirects from the director
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We will notify everyone auditioning, either way, before a cast list is announced.
Tips
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Arrive 5-10 minutes before your audition time to check in, breathe, get water and be comfortable
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Read over the sides before your audition
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Wear something comfortable that you feel confident in!
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Be yourself! We want to work with great people, so while we're interested in your character choices, we want you to be as relaxed and comfortable as possible and show us your personality!
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First audition? Don't worry! You're going to do great. Email us at info@threebonetheatre.com if you have any questions!
About The Play
NOMINEE- 2024 Tony Award for Best Play
WINNER- 2018 Drama Cirtics' Circle Award, Best Play
WINNER- 2018 Obie Award, Playwriting
New York Times Critic’s Pick
As Mary Jane navigates both the mundane and the unfathomable realities of caring for Alex, her chronically ill young son, she finds herself building a community of women from many walks of life. From Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, Mary Jane is a heartbreak, life affirming portrait of a one mother’s search for hope. Captivating, affecting and compassionate, it’s the story of a single mother in an impossible family situation. Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, Mary Jane relies on unflagging optimism and humor, along with the wisdom of the women around her who have become a makeshift family, to take on each new day. But will inner strength and newfound friendships be enough to see her through? The New York Times calls Mary Jane“the most profound of Herzog’s many fine plays.” And The New Yorker raves, “beautiful and remarkable... Herzog has made theatre that shines.”
Mary Jane contains some adult language, difficult conversations related to illness and caregiving, and descriptions of chronic illness in children. Recommended for ages 14+.
Character Breakdown
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We practice identity conscious casting! We consider the complexities of identities integral to the characters. Genders/Races/Ages of the characters are included in the descriptions.
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Actors of any genders, sizes, abilities/disabilities, and other identities are invited to audition for these roles.
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All roles are paid and non-union. The stipend for the role of Mary Jane is $750, all other roles will receive $550.
We will cast 5 actors. All characters are women. We are looking to cast a racially diverse ensemble cast.
MARY JANE - Single mother of Alex, her chronically ill child. Balancing caring for her child and navigating the world. (30s, any race/ethnicity)
RUTHIE - Superintendent of Mary Jane's apartment building. Tough and no-nonsense, still compassionate. (doubles with TENKEI) (50s-60s, any race/ethnicity)
TENKEI - Buddhist nun, Chaplin at the hospital. Must have or be willing to buzz hair/go very short (doubles with RUTHIE)
SHERRY - One of Alex's caretaker nurses that helps out Mary Jane. (doubles with DR. TORROS) (30s-50s, any race/ethnicity)
DR. TORROS - Alex's doctor at the hospital. (doubles with SHERRY)
BRIANNE - Mom of another chronically ill child. Looking to Mary Jane for guidance. Totally overwhelmed with her situation (doubles with CHAYA) (late 20s - 30s, any race/ethnicity)
CHAYA - Mom of another chronically ill child in the hospital. Has many children and a worldly strength and patience in her faith. Hasidic Jew. (doubles with BRIANNE)
AMELIA - Sherry's niece. Young college student visiting Mary Jane and her mother on college break. Excited to meet Alex. (doubles with Kat) (early 20s, any race/ethnicity)
KAT - The ever elusive music therapist at the hospital. Never around but exceptionally kind. (doubles with AMELIA)
Audition Sides
Sides are posted. Please click the button below.
We will have printed copies at auditions.
If you have any issues - please email robin@threebonetheatre.com