Audition Call for “COCK” – A play by Mike Bartlett; Directed by Neil Kuefler
SYNOPSIS: John has been with his boyfriend for a number of years. When they take a break, he falls in love with a woman. Torn between the two, filled with guilt and conflicting emotions, he doesn’t know which way to turn. His boyfriend is willing to wait for him to make a decision, but so is his girlfriend. And both are prepared to fight to keep him. As the pressure mounts, a dinner with both parties is arranged, and everyone asks…
“Who are you John, really?”
An intense and comic discussion of identity and sexuality. Performed with no props or set, the focus is all on the action.
Grindstone Theatre: www.grindstonetheatre.ca
Auditions: October 15, 16, & 17, 2016.
Deadline to submit: October 13 @ Midnight.
CASTING:
- John: dependant, aged in their late 20’s
- M: a passionate and pushy man, aged in their 30’s
- W: a confident and encouraging woman, aged in their late 20’s
- F: an intelligent and protective father, aged 50-70
Rehearsals: May 16th – June 6th (Part-time).
Performances: June (schedule TBD).
To audition, email resume and headshot to Neil Kuefler at neilkuefler@gmail.com. Write “COCK Audition” in the subject line and indicate the role you are interested in auditioning in the body of the email. Those selected for an audition will be contacted with further details.
This show will use an equity-based contract and will see equity and non-equity members.