"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
...what the end will be
By Mansa Ra
Directed by Dr. James Webb
There will be eleven performances:
May 2 - 18, 2025
Performances will be held at the Arts Factory at West End Studios
When
Sunday, March 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday, March 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Callbacks may be held on March 4 if needed
Where
Watershed Charlotte
2101 Shenandoah Avenue
Free parking on site
Schedule
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Rehearsals will tentatively start the week of March 23
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Rehearsals typically run evenings during the week and some weekend days. Usually 4-5 days a week.
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No conflicts will be allowed between April 20 and May 18
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
New York Times Critic's Pick
Under one roof lives 3 generations of men that grapple with their intersecting identities. Playwright Mansa Ra returns with a brand new play about Blackness, queerness, and the challenges that come along with uncovering your identity. The story is set on three generations of men living under one roof and is told through the unflinching eyes of fathers and sons. A New York Times Critics’ Pick, reviewers hail …what the end will be as “everything that is meant when we say that Black lives matter.”
…what the end will be contains adult language, sexual content and discussion of end-of-life decisions. 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. Stipends for Bartholomew, Maxwell and Tony are $590. Stipends for Antoine, Charles and Tony are $500
We will cast 6 actors.
BARTHOLOMEW (50's-60's, Black male character) A Black gay veteran, father to Maxwell, grandfather to Tony. Terminally ill. Uses a wheelchair.
MAXWELL (30's-40's, Black male character) Bartholomew’s son. Grew up in the era of respectability politics. climbing the corporate ladder. Struggles with Tony. Masculine. Corporate. Married to a man.
TONY (18-early 20's, Black male character) Bartholomew’s grandson. Gay high school football player. Tense relationship with Dad.
CHARLES (30's-40's, white male character) Maxwell’s Husband. More supportive of Tony coming into his queerness than Maxwell. Often a peacekeeper.
CHLOE (20's-30's, non-white/non-Black woman of color) Bartholomew’s home hospice nurse. Caring but not keen on being in the family drama. Wants what’s best for her patient.
ANTOINE (18-early 20's, Black Genderqueer character) Tony’s gender-fluid boyfriend. Very open in their queerness. Not looking to be put back in the closet. Absolutely Fabulous.
Audition Sides
Sides can be viewed online by clicking the button below.
If you have any issues - please email robin@threebonetheatre.com