Speed the Plow Auditions

Audition Notices for Speed the Plow.

Auditions are open to all; no appointment is needed.

by David Mamet 
Directed by Trey Compton 
Producer: Lindsey Nazelli 
Production dates: Feb. 18 - March 5

Audition Dates:

Mon & Tue, Dec. 6 & 7 @ 7:00 pm 

Callbacks on Thu, Dec. 9 @ 7:00 pm

2 men, 1 woman

Please prepare a 1-2 minute contemporary monologue of your choosing. If you do not have one, please familiarize yourself with the play and we will have sides/monologue from the play.

All auditions will be at the Playhouse, 10 New England Ave, Summit, NJ (directions).

Synopsis:

Speed-The-Plow is one of several successful plays Mamet has written about the business world. Filled with his trademark, rapid-fire dialogue, it focuses on the ruthless nature of Hollywood and the movie industry. With Mamet's superb use of dialogue and taught plotting the seemingly superficial depiction of two Hollywood producers looking for a big break finds deep meaning.

Character Breakdown:

Bobby Gould: (30s-40s) Recently promoted Hollywood executive. A hard worker and a savvy businessman. Figuring out what it means to have power and how to use it.

Charlie Fox: (late 20s-40s) Movie producer ranking below Gould. Cocky, self-assured, and charming. Very candid and willing to do anything to get what he wants.

Karen: (20s-early 30s) Temporary receptionist. New to the movie business. Confident, sweet and extremely intelligent.

Are you interested in becoming more involved in the Playhouse? Want to work backstage? Help with costumes and make-up? We are always looking for assistance in many of our productions. Contact JoAnn Scanlon at 908-273-2192 or send mail toPresident@SummitPlayhouse.org.