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Costa Mesa Playhouse is committed to presenting work that fosters a culture of creativity that represents our community. We seek talent in a thoughtful, inclusive manner rooted in equity and diversity.

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Announcing Auditions for "Killer Joe"

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024 
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: 661 Hamilton St Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 

AUDITION DETAILS

This exciting first play by Tracy Letts, the author of August: Osage Countypremiered at Chicago’s Steppenwolf before going on to acclaimed productions in London and New York. Hired by the dissolute Smith family to murder the matriarch for insurance money, Killer Joe takes the daughter to bed as a retainer against his final payoff, which sets in motion a bloody aftermath as the “hit man” meets his match.

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Directed by Chris Mertan

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ROLES AVAILABLE

 

Chris Smith (M - 20s) Just trying to make it as a low-level drug pusher; thinks he's ten steps ahead when he's really five behind; hard exterior, but too soft for this world.

 

Dottie Smith (F - 20s) The family innocent; mentally still a child, but more aware than she lets on. (NOTE: This role requires partial nudity.)

 

Sharla Smith (F - 30s) Chris and Dottie's stepmother; a fiery striver, she's never afraid to use her body or sexuality to move up the food chain. (NOTE: This role will require a simulated sex act.)

 

*The roles of Ansel Smith and Joe have been cast.

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PREPARE

Auditionees will be provided sides to read from the script.

 

Invited callbacks will occur during the audition.

 

*Due to the subject matter, it is advised all actor's familiarize themselves with the play to understand the physical demands of these roles.
 

REHEARSAL

Rehearsals begin Oct 7th and will generally take place on weeknights from 7-10pm and occasional weekends. 

PERFORMANCE DATES

November 1 – 24

 

Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm

 

Additional performances on 
Thursday November 14 at 8pm and Saturday, November 23 at 2pm. 

Our Casting Philosophy

Costa Mesa Playhouse is committed to presenting work that fosters a culture of creativity that represents our community. We seek talent in a thoughtful, inclusive manner rooted in equity and diversity. 

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COSTA MESA PLAYHOUSE

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