Audition notice: THE MINUTES
As we count the days until the opening of THE COAST STARLIGHT on January 31, don’t forget about auditions for THE MINUTES, written by Tracy Letts and directed by Christa Dunn!
Tuesday, January 21st 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm
842 Tremont St, Duxbury MA 02332
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Sides will be provided. If you are not available but would like to be considered, please let us know at bayplayers@gmail.com, and we can arrange another time or a video submission.
Performances will be May 9-18 at Bay Players of Duxbury. **Rehearsals will not start until early March**
About the play: A scathing comedy about small-town politics and real-world power from the author of August: Osage County, The Minutes exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely held American narratives while asking each of us what we would do to keep from becoming history’s losers. Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 2018.
Characters:
(This play requires a tight ensemble of actors who are all on stage for the entire play except for Mr. Carp)
MR. PEEL (30-40) – New council member – naive; genuinely wants to change the world for the better
MAYOR SUBERBA (50’s-60’s) – Mayor of the town, congenial but has a steely side
MS. JOHNSON (20’s-30’s) – Council clerk, a bit harried, sensible, wants to uphold the ethics of the council
MR. BLAKE (30’s-50’s African American man) – Goes with the flow, and enjoys a good Happy Hour.
MR. BREEDING (40’s-50’s) – A bully, second in command, craves power and delights in being as un-PC as possible
MR. HANRATTY (30’s-50’s) – Do-gooder who doesn’t mind a good fight to get his way.
MR. ASSALONE (40’s-50’s) – Corrupt brother of the town Sherriff. Very touchy about his name and how it is usually mispronounced.
MS. INNES (60’s-70’s) – Self-involved council member, considers herself the grande dame of the council.
MS. MATZ (40’s-50’s) – Ditzy, lives in her own head. Often confused about what is going on.
MR. OLDFIELD (60’s-70’s) – Long-serving and frequently befuddled council member. Often confused and disagreeable.
MR. CARP (40’s-50’s) – Missing council member. He appears in only one flashback scene where he has a passionate monologue. (This would be a good role for someone who cannot commit to 3 rehearsals per week.)
Hope to see your talents!
Coming soon: THE COAST STARLIGHT
Keith Bunin’s play follows a group of strangers whose stories intersect in unexpected ways as they journey overnight on the Coast Starlight train from Los Angeles to Seattle, traveling through both the literal and metaphorical landscapes of their lives. Funny and poignant, the play explores the importance of human connection and the complex emotions that come with it. January 31 through February 8, 2025. Don’t miss it!