AUDITIONS
The 5 & Dime announces an OPEN CASTING CALL for its upcoming production of…
FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY
Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Mike Beaman
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS: Saturday, June 17 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm
• Registration will begin at 11:30am
• Audition begins prompt at 12:00pm
PLEASE NOTE — The audition begins at 12:00pm. Please arrive between 11:30 - 12:00 to be considered for the production. If you have scheduling conflicts OR if you are unable to attend the audition but would like to be considered, please contact casting@the5anddime.org.
WHERE: The Florida Ballet (10131 Atlantic Blvd., Jax, FL 32225)
PRODUCTION DATES:
Friday, September 15 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 16 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, September 17 at 2:00 pm
Monday, September 18 at 8:00pm
Thursday, September 21 at 8:00 pm
Friday, September 22 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 23 at 8:00 pm
PRODUCTION & REHEARSAL LOCATION: The Florida Ballet (10131 Atlantic Blvd., Jax, FL 32225)
ABOUT THE PLAY:
When Ann thinks of her father, she immediately remembers playing Peter Pan in her hometown theater in Iowa, particularly when he used to bring her flowers after her performance. Her memory is jogged by the fact that she and her four siblings are in their father’s hospital room during his final moments. His death sparks a conversational wake that includes everything from arguments over politics to when each sibling realized that they grew up. A loving look at a family’s view of death, life and the allure of never growing up.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
* Non-equity only *
ANN: She/Her. 60 - 70. Doesn’t feel like a grown-up. Sensitive, a worrier in her day-to-day life, afraid to fly. Prone to the intellectual. A liberal, a New York Times reader, a critic of organized religion. Holds a PhD in rhetoric.
JOHN: He/Him. Late 60s. A devoted son, a generous Family Man. Cared for his ailing father for two years. A defender of conservative values, common sense, and pragmatism. A teacher.
JIM: He/Him. Mid 60s. Likes playing the role of the bad boy and hates “political correctness.” Both literary and a former All-American quarterback. A loving grandfather. A surgeon and oncologist.
MICHAEL: He/Him. Early-60s. Sweet, thoughtful, witty, and gentle, he prefers not to be the center of attention. A medical doctor.
WENDY: She/Her. Late 50s. Earnest, lovable, playful, eccentric. Practices a deep spiritual life. Has a vocation helping others. Unafraid of death.
GEORGE: He/Him. 80s. In part 1, a dying man, in part 2, a ghost, in part 3, himself. Sweet and gentle, but rather stoic and withholding of praise. A good father, a country doctor, and not an easy man to please.
PREPARATIONS:
• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
• Please bring a headshot and resume. (A selfie is okay in lieu of a professional headshot!)
• Please bring ALL known conflicts from JUNE 17 - SEPTEMBER 23. The rehearsal schedule will be based on conflicts submitted by cast members. Full cast availability is expected in the two weeks prior to opening night.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Managing Artistic Director Bradley Akers at bradley@the5anddime.org. To peruse a copy of the script, please email casting@the5anddime.org.