Auditions Announced for ABIGAIL, FOR NOW at CenterStage Players

CenterStage Players announces auditions for ABIGAIL, FOR NOW by Jackie Martin.
Directed by Faith VonHandorf and produced by Mark and Jane Culp.

‘Abigail, For Now’ grapples with feeling like an outsider, and for good reason – she claims she is from another galaxy, here only to study human behavior. After her behavior intensifies, her parents place her in a psychiatric facility for adolescents. Despite her best efforts to isolate herself, Abigail forms a connection with another patient which leads her on a journey of self-discovery. As Abigail begins to listen and share, she gains powerful insights about belonging and the complexities of being human. The show is a poignant and surprising exploration of mental health, identity, and the search for connection in a world that often feels unfamiliar.

Auditions will be held at Lockland High School (249 W Forrer, Cincinnati, OH  45215)

• Auditions will be held on Sunday, July 12 from 1:00-4:30 pm and Monday, July 13 from 7:00-9:30 pm
• Call-backs (if needed) will be held on Tuesday, July 14 from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm.

If you cannot attend in person but would still like to audition, please don’t hesitate to submit a virtual audition to Director Faith VonHandorf (faithvonhandorf@gmail.com) or Producer Mark Culp (markcandjanec@gmail.com).  If you are submitting a virtual audition, please provide a monologue no longer than two minutes in length of your choosing.  Virtual auditions must be received no later than 6:00 PM on Monday, July 13.

Performances will be held at Lockland High School – November 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, and 21.

Please sign up for an audition time here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA8AF29A1F85-64453745-abigail

Walk-ins will also be accepted – However, preference will be given to auditionees that sign up in advance.

Auditions will consist of readings from the script.  Come prepared to showcase your best efforts and show us how you can bring these characters to life. 

Cast of Characters:

No roles have been pre-cast.  We are seeking to assemble a very diverse cast of individuals.  You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of your audition.

• Abigail – Teens*, Female Presenting – A young girl who insists she is from another planet.  Very blunt and matter-of-fact.  Not in touch with her emotions.
• Austin – Teens*, Male Presenting – A young man grappling with issues at home.  A bit quiet with his head always in a book.  Very understanding and kind.
• Marta – 30s+, Female Presenting – A counselor at the hospital.  Kind and nurturing, almost maternal.  In an implied relationship with Dr. Baylor.
• Dr. Baylor – Late 30s+, Female Presenting – A doctor at the mental hospital.  Pragmatic but kind.  In an implied relationship with Marta.
• Jay – 40s+, Male Presenting – Abigail’s Father, loving but concerned for his daughter’s well-being.  Relatively even-tempered.
• Ronnie – 40s+, Female Presenting – Abigail’s Mother, Loving but concerned for her daughter’s well-being.  More spirited than her husband.
• Jen – Teens*, Female Presenting – A young girl who struggles with self harm due to familial issues.  Mean at first but eventually shows a softer side.  Friends with Naomi
• Naomi – Teens*, Female Presenting – A young girl struggling with her mental health.  She is a bit of a bully at first. Friends with Jen.
• Shawn – Teens*, Male Presenting – A young man struggling with depression.  Your stereotypical teenage boy.

*While the roles are written as teenagers they will be played by older actors in their 20s