Audition for An Upcoming Production

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AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE AND NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

The NSB Little Theatre strongly encourages performers of all ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds to partake in our auditions. 

Location is in our rehearsal building, next to the theater, at 720 East Third Ave, New Smyrna Beach, unless otherwise stated.

Auditions start at 7:00 pm.  - unless otherwise stated.

More information? Call 386.423.1246

 

2026

MARJORIE PRIME - DIRECTOR RAY FLYNT

Auditions Sunday March 1 and Monday March 2

Show Dates April 23 - May 3

Auditioners will read scenes from the play. Everyone is welcome. Prior experience is not required. The first rehearsal will be a read-through on Wednesday, March 4^th, with three or four rehearsals each week before the show opens.

MARJORIE PRIME is a contemporary drama set in the near future (2062). Marjorie is 85 years old, has memory issues, and lives with her daughter and son-in-law, Tess and Jon. It is a time when AI enables holographic companions of loved ones known as Primes. Marjorie chose a Prime of her late-husband, Walter, when he was 30 years old. Although it would be easy to classify this as science fiction, we will focus on what the play says about our relationships, the role of memory, and what it means to be human.

There are four characters – all meaty roles:

MARJORIE (85) She was once a concert violinist, had a quick wit, exacting standards, and enjoyed flirting with men. She and Walter had two children, Damian and Tessa. During the play we learn that Damian tragically committed suicide at age 13, an event that altered the trajectory of Marjorie’s life. In the second half of the play, Marjorie becomes a “Prime” and interacts with her daughter and son-in-law.

WALTER (30) He and Marjorie were married for more than fifty years. He was eleven years older than her and died a decade earlier. Walter is a 30-year-old hologram of his former self and learns based on interactions with people. What he knows about his life comes from what Marjorie and the other characters tell him. At times, Walter sits dormant at the perimeter of the stage.

TESS (55) She is the youngest daughter of Marjorie and Walter. She and Jon met in college, have been married for 29 years, and have three children. Tess mistrusts the concept behind the Primes, but she is also a troubled soul. As the play unfolds, we learn how much of her relationship with her mother was affected by the suicide of Tess’s brother when she was only 10. Relations with her 23-year-old daughter are also strained. In the penultimate scene, Tess has died and comes back as a Prime.  

JON (55) Jon is an optimist at heart; the type of guy who takes events as they happen and rolls with the punches. He enjoys a playful relationship with Marjorie and tries his best to be an antidote when Tess is down. Jon is intrigued by the technology behind the Primes and embraces it, although the playwright has him cast doubt near the end of the play. He is the only character that remains human throughout.

Please contact the Director, Ray Flynt at Ray@RayFlynt(dot)com if you have questions before the audition.

 

10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (DIRECTORS TBD)

Auditions April 11 & 12 at 1:00 pm

Show dates:  May 22, 23 and 24

The Little Theatre of New Smyrna Beach is thrilled to announce auditions for our first ever 10-Minute Play Festival! We are seeking passionate and dedicated actors to bring a diverse range of characters to life across eight exciting works, all written by Florida Playwrights. Each actor will be featured in one to two plays. This festival celebrates a unique opportunity for performers to collaborate with emerging directors.

What to Expect: Auditions will consist of a cold reading from sides of the festival scripts. This will allow directors to see how you interpret new material and interact with other actors. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to audition times to complete any necessary paperwork.

We are seeking actors of all ages, genders, and ethnicities for a variety of roles. Rehearsals will be one day a week until May 4th. Rehearsals will be set up once the shows are cast and based on your director.

We look forward to seeing your talent!

The Plays:

Science Friction; or, The Rapid Deconstruction of a Rational Mind by Ken Preuss

A deep dive into her boyfriend’s Sci-Fi favorites sends Daisy over the deep end.

DAISY: Female, Paranoid. Panicked. Pessimistic.

RAY: Male, Patient. Polite. Perplexed.

 

Moving Day by Daniel Johansson

One journey ends, and another begins on moving day.

MARIE: Female, 50s, mother

SOPHIA: Female, 30s, daughter

JIM: Male, 30s, husband

CLAIRE: Female, 30s, wife, 8 months pregnant

 

The Last Keylime Pie by Brian S. Brijbag, Esq

During a hurricane, a longtime married couple are locked in a battle over the final slice of pie as the storm—and years of unspoken fears—rage outside.

DORIS: Female, Late 60s, practical and stubborn, but with a sentimental streak.

EARL: Male, Early 70s, laid-back and good-humored, but with a hidden depth of wisdom.

FLORIDA MAN: Male, Mid-40s, eccentric, unpredictable, and full of conspiracy theories and tall tales.

 

Worst Table by Karen Poulsen

A restaurant offers a 10% discount for anyone willing to sit at the “worst table in the house.” When two stubborn strangers arrive at the same time and refuse to give up the deal, a petty battle of wits over table space and lemon wedges turns into an unexpected connection.

LUNA: Female, 21+ Sharp-witted and stubborn.

CHASE: Male, 21+ Equally stubborn with a “musician vibe.”

SERVER: Any Gender, 18+; the deadpan observer of the chaos.

 

Housekeeping by Connie Schindewolf

Matt and Allie take possession of their new house and discover a gift has been left for them. They will have the house of the future, inclusive of Housekeeping 102.

MATT: Male, 25-50 years old. Confident, energetic, loves Allie but can get distracted.

ALLIE: Female, 25-50 years old. Married to Matt. Attractive, vibrant, a little unsure of herself, and a little jealous.

SHEILA: Female, looks 20-45 years old. A beautiful robot who is less robotic than the former model and has several different options; her personality changes with each.

 

AH-HA! By AJ Rose

There's been a murder! Three suspects. One detective. One victim. One crime? Two crimes? Three crimes? How many crimes are hiding in a simple investigation? And who is the murderer?

DETECTIVE: Male or Female, any age

EMILY: Female, 30s, the victim's sister

KATE: Female, 30s, the victim's best friend

OLIVIA: Female, 30s, the victim's business partner

 

Still at Evening by Miles Reynolds

Two friends meet in the park by chance, but they soon realize that the sun is stuck in the sky. A third passer by notices it too, and they all ponder deep issues while figuring out why the sun is stationary.

JULIE: Female, 30's, has a fondness for sunsets

HENRY: Male, 30's, likes to exercise

CHARLES: Male, 50's, local who visits the park regularly

ALICE: Female, 20's, Henry’s sister

 

The REAL Florida Project by Nancy Rose Ostinato

A man seeking employment at a job fair finds himself being interviewed for a most unusual position.

INTERVIEWEE: Male, any age, a curious prospective job seeker

FIRST INTERVIEWER: Any gender, any age, salesman-like

SECOND INTERVIEWER: Any gender, any age, concerned someone is trying to steal their idea.