“The Children’s Hour” Off-Broadway Stage Play Open Casting Call
Job Description
Red Door Productions is casting actors for an off-off Broadway production of The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman. Set in 1934, this powerful play explores themes of rumor, reputation, and the societal pressures placed on women. The production will take place in New York’s West Village and offers actors the opportunity to perform in a thought-provoking and emotionally rich stage production.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform in a live stage production of The Children’s Hour
- Attend rehearsals and collaborate with the director and cast
- Deliver strong, emotionally driven performances
- Participate in self-tape auditions and callbacks if selected
- Maintain professionalism throughout the rehearsal and performance process
Requirements
- Open to actors of all ethnicities
- Must be able to perform with a Northeastern American accent
- Strong acting ability and stage presence
- Must be available for rehearsals and performances in New York
- Ability to prepare and submit a 1–2 minute contemporary monologue
Roles
Mary Tilford
- Female, plays age 12–14 (casting 18+)
- Manipulative, clever, and emotionally complex
Doctor Joseph Cardin
- Male, ages 28–35
- Warm, charming, and grounded
Mrs. Lily Mortar
- Female, ages 45–65
- Theatrical, self-absorbed, and expressive
Rosalie Wells
- Female, plays age 12–14 (casting 18+)
- Nervous but morally conflicted
Peggy Rogers
- Female, plays age 12–14 (casting 18+)
- Hardworking and vulnerable
Evelyn Munn
- Female, plays age 12–14 (casting 18+)
- Timid and eager to please
Agatha
- Female, ages 40–60
- Strong-willed and observant
Catherine / Lois Fisher / Janet / Leslie
- Female, plays age 12–14 (casting 18+)
- Various student roles with distinct personalities
Grocery Boy
- Male, plays teen (casting 18+)
- Awkward and curious
Compensation
- Unpaid
- Actors will receive performance credit and materials (photos/video if applicable)
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
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Requirements
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