Sweat
A drama by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Michelle Grotness (All My Sons)
Riverside Community Players is holding auditions for the award-winning play “Sweat” by Lynn Nottage, winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize, directed by Michelle Grotness. This poignant play takes a look at the de-industrial revolution of today including the economy, immigration, race-relations in America and politics. Lynn Nottage’s “Sweat” gives us characters filled with the good and the bad and asks us to reflect on our own views and the views of others. Nottage never tells us who’s right or who’s wrong, but always shows us who’s human.
Auditions take place Monday November 15th and November 16th beginning at 7:00 PM. Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Auditioners are welcome to attend both evenings of auditions, but it is not required. There is no pay. Headshot and resume are recommended but not required.
Rehearsals will generally be Monday through Thursday 7-10:00 pm. A more detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided at auditions.
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Sweat performs Feb 11-Feb 27, 2022
Characters
(6 Men, 3 Women)
Evan – (Male, African American, 40's) Parole Officer to Jason and Chris
Jason - (Male, White, 20's) Son of Tracey, best friends with Chris, works at the factory
Chris – (Male, African American, 20's) Son of Cynthia, best friends with Jason, works at the factory.
Stan – (Male, White, 50's) Bartends at the local bar.
Oscar – (Male, Columbian American, 20’s early 30’s) Works at the local bar.
Tracey – (Female, White, 40’s or 50’s) Jason’s mom, works at the factory, childhood friends with Cynthia and Jessie
Cynthia – (Female, African American, 40’s or 50’s) Chris’s mom, works at the factory, childhood friends with Tracey and Jessie.
Jessie – (Female, Italian American, 40’s) Works at the factory, childhood friends with Cynthia and Tracey
Brucie – (Male, African American, 40's) Estranged husband of Cynthia and Chris’s father, worked at another factory.
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8PM Shows: Feb 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
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2PM Shows: Feb 13, 20, 26, 27
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Auditions Nov 15 & 16
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