Casting OAK

Alleyway Theatre is now casting four roles in the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of OAK by Terry Guest (THE MAGNOLIA BALLET). Director Dawn Meredith Simmons is seeking adult actors to play the following roles:

PEACHES
‍Pickle and Big Man’s Mama. Black, Female, 30's-40's. Bruised and almost broken, but not. Also plays FIRST LADY TEMPLE. Black 30's-40's. Weary, she knows things, some very scary things.

PICKLE
‍The eldest cousin. Black, female,just turned 16. Crafty, smart, curious, she wants something.

BIG MAN
‍The youngest cousin. Pickle’s brother. Black, male, 9. Curious, typical little brother energy.

SUGA
‍The middle cousin. Black,female, 15. Smart, wrong place, wrong time, thinks of others.

All Characters have Southern Accents – Georgia.

All genders considered.

**Casting actors 18-30 to play the three younger cousins.

Rehearsals begin September 30.

Performances October 24 – November 15.

Paid.

The playwright describes OAK as: 3 kids journey into the woods to find the mysterious creek monster that has been snatching children in their small town. What follows is a Southern Gothic horror about growing up, moving on and the monsters that lurk just beyond the Oak trees. 

TO AUDITION
Interested actors should film a short monologue of your choice and then complete the audition form on our website. Insert the URL of your monologue under Audition Tape. For full consideration, please submit your materials by Wednesday June 18. In-person callbacks will be held the following week. Visit alleyway.com/about/opportunities.

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