The Value, a play by Nicholas Dunn

Rockaway Theatre Company
Breezy Point, NY
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Seeking actors for the Rockaway Theatre Company’s production of THE VALUE, a new play, Written by Nicholas Dunn. Frank Caiati, Director. Mia Melchiorri, AD. Susan Jasper, Producer. SYNOPSIS: A trio of petty thieves are hiding out in a cheap motel room. They have just stolen a painting but do not know its title, the artist who painted it, or what it might be worth. They only know the name of the man who desperately wants it. The painting holds a different possibility for each of them and the desire to possess it ultimately dictates the price. Actors may Audition in-person or via self-tape.

DURATION

May 23, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025

SALARY

$0.00 – $0.00 per hour

AUDITION INFORMATION

WHERE

The John Gilleece Theater, Bldg T 4 at Fort Tilden, Gateway National Recreation Area in Breezy Point, NY 11695

WHEN

April 6, 2025 at 6:00PM

WHAT TO PREPARE

***Please find Audition Packet under the Auditions tab on our website

www.RockawayTheatreCompany.org

As “The Value” is a new work, all auditioners are encouraged to review the entire audition packet before auditioning.***

Note: All roles are open to any ethnicity, but BIPOC actors are strongly encouraged to audition.

Self-Tape Information:

If auditioning via self-tape please adhere to the following guidelines:

Please slate with your name, location, and height.

Read at least one side for your character from the Audition Packet (see info below). Include in the body of your Email your name, the role(s) for which you are auditioning and your telephone number.

Submit your self-tape to to [email protected]

on or before Sunday, March 30 at 12am EST.

FYI: You must be available for the In-Person Callback.
April 9 at 7PM

Auditions, rehearsals and performances will be at the John Gilleece Theater, Fort Tilden, Queens.

Rehearsals begin in mid-April, runs May 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 June 6, 7 @ 8PM

May 25, June 1, 8 @2PM

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY BY EMAIL

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Character breakdown:

IAN- 30’s; Not highly educated but smart, clever and savvy. Deep feeling and passionate, but an enigma. Marginalized by society and this injustice motivates him. Conceals deep scars.

ZOEY- 20’s or 30’s; Has a past with Ian. Boisterous and bold. Not easily frightened or intimidated. Rough around the edges, but fiercely loyal. Older sister of Victor.

VICTOR- 20’s or early 30’s; Grew up with his sister Zoey, until he was arrested on drug possession charges. Spent two years in prison, recently released. A goldfish among piranhas.

MCEVOY- 50’s or 60’s; Upper-middleclass, cultured and highly educated. Art Curator for a large museum. Not normally a risk taker, but he’s just stumbled into the greatest risk of his life and is emotionally unprepared.