Open Auditions in Vista California for play “Mass Appeal”
Nominated for two 1981 Tony Awards!
This brilliantly funny yet compassionate play explores the conflict between an established older priest, (Father Farley), and the impassioned young seminarian, (Mark Dolson), who challenges the validity of his well-routined regimen. While the subjects they discuss can, at times, be very serious, the conflict between thr older, staid priest and the young firebrand is hilarious and heart warming. “One of those very rare plays which not only entertains but also educates.” – The Hollywood Reporter.
Please note that these are paid roles.
Auditions and performances will be held at:
Vista’s Broadway Theater – 340 East Broadway, Vista, CA 92084
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AUDITION DATE AND TIME:
Tuesday, April 23rd between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.
This is a NON-UNION PRODUCTION – NO EXCEPTIONS
PAY SCALE:
$16.85 an hour for rehearsals and performances. This is a NON-UNION production. NO HOUSING AVAILABLE / ALL JOBS SAN DIEGO LOCAL HIRE ONLY. NO AUDITION APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TAKEN. Show up anytime on April 23rdbetween the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. NOTE: You may be asked to do some cold reading from the script the night of your audition along with your monologues.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING and BE AWARE OF:
provide a headshot, resume, and conflict calendar so you can list your conflicts between April 25th through June 16th. NO CONFLICTS will be allowed during the playing dates: May 31stthrough June 16th However we won’t be holding rehearsals during Memorial day weekend May 25, 26 and 27.
You will a need to arrive prepared with a 2 minute dramatic AND comedic monologue.
EARLY RESUME SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL:
Email audition submissions can be sent to broadwayvista@gmail.com
Please prepare a 2 minute comic AND dramatic monologue on video.
The email submission is for those that live more than 30 miles from the theater. No submissions will be taken over the phone; email only. If the director wishes to see you in person for the auditions on the 23rd of April, you will be notified by email within 24 hours of your submission. Please include headshot and current resume with your submission. No early submissions will be taken after April 20th
TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Ultimately, the rehearsal schedule will be put together based on the conflicts the two actors list on their audition form at the auditions. It’s an ensemble show and we need both actors in attendance. So, please, make sure you bring to the audition a calendar that lists any and ALL conflicts with the following dates: April 25 and rehearsals will start up again on May 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Father Tim Farley – Male. 55-69
A Catholic priest and pastor. Is highly popular with his parishioners due to his charm, wit, easy-going manner, and entertaining (but unchallenging) sermons. One Sunday, seminarian Mark Dolson interrupts Farley’s sermon to challenge his stance on the ordination of women. The pastor is outraged yet intrigued by the young man, and asks to have him assigned to work with him. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Mark Dolson – Male. 20-29
Catholic Seminarian. He is eager to change the Catholic Church. He enjoys attacking Farley’s “song and dance theology” and questioning why he drinks so much. Feels it’s his job to shake parishioners out of their complacency. Father Farley likes Dolson, but sees that he’ll never succeed as a priest if all he does is irritate people and make enemies.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
All auditions, rehearsals and performances will take place in:
Vista’s Broadway Theater: 340 East Broadway, Vista, CA 92084
See: https://www.broadwayvista.biz/auditions-.html
