Mason Community Players presents OF MICE AND MEN by John Steinbeck
Directed by Rich Schmaltz
Produced by Tessa Catlin
Auditions to take place at the Mason Grange Hall
205 N. Mason Montgomery Rd., Mason 45040
Monday August 6 & Tuesday August 7 from 7-10 pm
Auditioners will be asked to perform cold readings from the script.
Several characters have “non-negotiable” physical characteristics where noted. All character ages listed are stage ages and are flexible.
- George Milton – (30+) An everyman of average size.
- Lennie Smalls – (30+) Lennie is very large and childlike; 6’4”+ and 250+ lbs preferred but “just plain big” will do; the performance is more important.
- Candy – (60+) An old and at least somewhat pathetic man.
Slim – (30s-40s) Well respected team leader. He’s supposed to be handsome too but we have some leeway here. - Curley – (20s-early 30s) The Boss’ son, he is mean spirited and suffers from a Napolean complex. There is no specific height/size requirement but he needs to be shorter that the other actors (stage combat experience helpful).
- Crooks – (30+) The African American stable hand.
- Curley’s Wife (F) – (20s) Must be able to play the ingénue and the tramp at the same time.
- Carlson – (30+) A somewhat pushy ranch hand.
- Whit – (20s-30s) A ranch hand.
- The Boss – (50s) A stern but fair man.
WARNING: There is substantial PG-13 language in this play as well as the relevant use of some specific racist and sexist language. Please be aware of this when you audition.
Rehearsals will begin with table reads in December/January. Full rehearsals begin in February.
Tentative show dates are April 5-7 & 12-14, 2013
Questions? Contact rschmaltz@cinci.rr.com.
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