Auditions

Prime Stage holds open auditions for each production. This is for all Pittsburgh Area non-union performers, as Prime Stage is a non-equity company. Actors are paid a stipend

Auditions are open to all actors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions. Performers with disabilities are encouraged to audition.

Audition Location:
Prime Stage Rehearsal Studio
840 W. Saw Mill Run Blvd, Lower Entrance
Pittsburgh, PA 15220

For more information, please email us at auditions@primestage.com

PRIME STAGE THEATRE AUDITIONS

Production
Speak

Audition Date:
Saturday, September 13th from 10:00am - 12:45pm
Saturday, September 13th from 5:30 - 7:30pm
Tuesday, September 16th from 5:00 - 7:00pm
(Saturday, September 13th from 1:00 – 5:00pm are completely filled)

SPEAK Audition Sign Up Form

Preparation for Auditions:
Present two (2-minute) contrasting contemporary memorized monologues and bring your resume and headshot.

ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE:
Several actors will be playing multiple roles

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Melinda - Female actor 14-18 (if older, must be believable as 14)

Melinda 2 – Female actor 14-18 (if older, must be believable as 14)

Mr. Freeman - The Art Teacher. Observant, eccentric, a (tortured) artist himself. So, he knows one when he sees one. Male Actor 30’s-50’s

ENSEMBLE OF MELINDA FRIENDS (ages 14 – 18)

Heather - The New Girl from Ohio, never stops talking, wants to belong.

Ivy - A quiet girl from Art Class. Really afraid of Clowns.

Nicole - The Jock, at ease in her own body, confused by the controversy.

Rachel - The ex BFF, turned mean girl, too cool for school.

David Petrakis - The boy in Biology. Thoughtful, brilliant.

Andy Evans - Popular, gorgeous, bro, privileged, also IT

PARENTS AND TEACHERS (ages 30 – 50)

Mr. Sordino - Melinda’s Dad, stressed, busy, concerned

Mrs. Sordino - Melinda’s Mom, stressed, busy, concerned

Mr. Neck - Social studies teacher & Hallway Patro

Hairwoman / English teacher

Spanish teacher

Math teacher

Principle

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