Casting Call: 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf'

Circle Players will hold auditions for Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf."

Auditions are from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for those auditioning for the roles of Nick and George, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for those auditioning for the roles Nick, George, Honey, and Martha, and from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for those auditioning for the roles of George and Martha. The theater asks that auditionees arrive early to sign up and fill out an audition sheet and be familiar with the play. Those auditioning should be prepared to read several times if asked.

George, a professor at a small college, and his wife, Martha, have just returned home, drunk from a Saturday night party. Martha announces, amidst general profanity, that she has invited a young couple to stop by for a nightcap. When they arrive the charade begins. The drinks flow and suddenly inhibitions melt. In the end, the mystery in which the distressed George and Martha have taken refuge is exposed, once and for all revealing the degrading mess they have made of their lives.

Roles are:

George Early 50s/60s	A college professor on the verge of retirement. Viciously smart, his usual calm demeanor belies an ongoing undercurrent of constant rage. Deeply in love with Martha. Make no mistake, he is the master of ceremonies. A functioning alcoholic.
Martha Early 50s/60s	The college president’s daughter. Growing up, she was privileged, but ignored. Uses her sexuality as if it’s a military tactic. Deeply in love with George. A barely functioning alcoholic. Has a loud mouth and is highly opinionated, but has been trained by George to keep it under wraps. And she knows that. And she hates that.
Nick Late 20s/30s	Recently hired assistant professor. Just starting out and so afraid that this is the best it will be. A reformed womanizer. An upstart – plays with the rich and famous, but never fits in, and knows it.
Honey 20s	Raised to be a wife, mother and hostess. Desperate to feel important and wanted. Used to being ignored.

Callbacks will be Dec. 8 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sides will be provided.

If you have any questions, please email the theater at circleplayersnj@gmail.com