“Mama’s Boy” Workshop
Produced by Assorted Arts. Funded through a grant from the Durham Arts Council.
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Playwright & Producer: Charlie Probus (they/them)
Director: Dustin Britt (they/them)
Stage Manager: Kai Smith
Please read this document closely and be sure that this production is right for you. If you have any concerns or questions whatsoever, please reach out to the director at dustinkbritt@gmail.com
SYNOPSIS
Jesse Denton, a trans man, left his family, their compound, and the family curse behind 10 years ago. But when his grandmother asks him to come home, Jesse and his family realize just how much he’s changed. A chance encounter with a teen runaway, Jesse’s transition, and the family’s curse all force them to reckon with what family means to them.
CASTING
- All actors will receive a $150 stipend for their participation.
- We plan to cast BIPOC actors, trans and nonbinary actors, and actors with disabilities as much as possible.
- All interested actors are encouraged to audition, regardless of experience, physical type, or gender expression.
- Actors aged 16+ will be considered.
- We are interested to know what accessibility needs you may have so that we can make the audition, rehearsal, and performance spaces safe and empowering for you.
- All actors will be asked to use a southern accent for the reading.
- Jesse will be played by a transmasc performer. All other roles can be played by actors of any gender identity.
- Casting will be partially dependent on actor scheduling conflicts. No new conflicts can be added to the calendar after a role has been offered.
- We will be using southern accents for the reading. We will have resources and some time to practice this as needed.
PRODUCTION CALENDAR
- Sunday, July 12th | 7:00 – 9:00pm (company dinner)
- Monday, July 13th | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Durham Arts Council
- Tuesday, July 14th | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Durham Arts Council
- Wednesday, July 15th | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Durham Arts Council
- Thursday, July 16th | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Durham Arts Council
- Friday, July 17th | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Durham Arts Council
- DRESS REHEARSAL: Saturday, July 18th | 12:00 – 4:00pm | Durham Arts Council
- PERFORMANCE: Saturday, July 18th 5:00 – 7:30pm | Durham Arts Council
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Actor feedback and input on the script throughout the process will be critical, so we are looking for artists who are willing to communicate constructively and openly about the play. Our playwright will be present throughout the process, making adjustments as we go. Our commitment is to serving the writing process.
- Because this is a workshop of a work-in-progress, audience feedback may be part of the process. No public recording of the public reading will be made available.
- You will not need to memorize any material. The text may evolve and change as we go throughout the week.
- The play contains explicit and intense conversations about child death, AIDS, murder, assault, transphobia, and homophobia.
- There are instances of transphobia and/or homophobia spoken by the characters, as well as the use of profanity.
AUDITIONS
DATE & TIME: Saturday, May 23 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM by appointment
LOCATION: Durham Arts Council; 120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701
- Auditions are by appointment. Walk-ins will be seen as time permits. We recommend that walk-ins come as early as possible so we can fit you in.
- Actors will be seen one-at-a-time for 5-10 minutes each.
- In-person auditions are strongly encouraged, but video submissions will be accepted. They must be submitted (attach at the end of this form) no later than 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 23. This audition registration form must also be completed by that time.
- Choose one monologue for each character you’d like to be considered for. You may choose to memorize it or read it. Printed copies will be available. The director may ask you to read some or all of these with adjustments and may hand you other things to read. We will also chat with you for a few minutes to get to know more about you, answer your questions, and tell you more about the process.
- AUDITION SIDES
- We invite you, in whatever way is comfortable, to bring your entire body, mind, perspective, and experience into the room with you. We’re excited to see you and we appreciate your time.
- There will not be callbacks for this workshop.
- Actors who are offered roles will receive emails within 72 hours of the audition. They will have 48 hours to accept or decline the role. Once all roles have been accepted, all auditionees will receive an email with a confirmed cast list before it is published publicly.
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