The Youth Production Company (YPC) is seeking performers who are 17+ for their upcoming production of Skylar Fox and Simon Henriques’ play, “The Grown-Ups.”
The campers are all finally asleep, and the lake is getting quiet. Have a beer; make a s’more; tell a scary story. Figure out what you’re going to do in the morning to keep camp fun and safe without letting the kids find out about…well, you’ve seen the news. I just got a push notification – they’re getting closer.
Following a group of camp counselors trying to mold the leaders of tomorrow when tomorrow is looking bleaker and bleaker, The Grown-Ups explores the traditions that change us, what it takes for us to change them, and how to change yourself when you’re hopelessly, tragically not prepared for this.
Important Dates
First Rehearsal: March 3, 2025
Opening: May 22, 2025
Closing: May 25, 2025
Rehearsals will be Mondays from 5:30-7:30 through 4/21; 1:00 – 4:00 on Sundays will be added beginning 4/27. Nightly rehearsals will begin 5/12 5:30-8:30. Tech Week begins 5/18.
- Auditions will be held in the Education Room on the second floor of the main theatre building.
- Check-in will take place in the Main Theatre Lobby.
- Actors of all races, ethnicities, cultures, shapes, sizes, and gender identities are encouraged to audition.
- Expect to be at Venice Theatre for approximately one half-hour.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS (pulled from the script):
Lukas – (early twenties) is pumped to be back this summer.
Cassie – (early twenties) is excited to be joining this summer
Becca – (early twenties) is honestly thrilled to be back this summer
Maeve – (early twenties) is literally sooo jazzed to be back this summer you guys
Aidan – (late twenties) has a lot of new responsibilities this summer.
Audition requirements:
- You will have a maximum of two minutes total to present an emotionally dynamic monologue. Presenting two contrasting monologues (dramatic/comedic) within the two-minute time limit is fine. Presenting less than two minutes of material is okay. Your monologue(s) may be memorized or read.
- During the audition time you may be asked to read from the script and participate in theatre games.
PLEASE COME to your appointment EARLY.
- Please fill out and bring your audition form along with your headshot and resume if you have one. Please read the play descriptions, character breakdowns, and production information posted here and on the Audition section of our website to get familiar with the range of parts offered and the production circumstances.
- If you are not available to attend in person, we will accept a Self-Taped Video Audition. The DEADLINE for video auditions is Saturday, February 22nd. Helpful “How To” Self-Tape Tips and video examples are posted on our website in the Audition section. Please email your video to auditions@venicetheatre.net.
- We will fit walk-in auditioners in time slots, as time permits.