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CASTING CALL
FAITH HEALER by Brian Friel features three characters: Frank, the “faith healer;” Grace, his wife; and Teddy, Frank's (cockney) “manager.” Frank isn't a fraud—he has a “gift”--sometimes, sometimes not. The ragtag threesome travel the hinterlands of Wales, Scotland and Ireland in an old van, setting up in abandoned meeting houses where a handful of people show up to be healed.
Frank has two monologues, Grace and Teddy each have one, all are pages long. They each relay differing versions of the same events, as well as other experiences that are specific to their own characters. The different versions of their stories are Rashomon-like, but also go beyond that to perhaps deliberate lies to the audience, self-deception, or just plain confusion. We can't be sure of which is “true.”
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​The play will be performed on March 7, 8, 9; 14, 15, 16; and 21, 22, 23. Rehearsals to begin later in January. Rehearsals and performances will be held at the First Central Congregational Church, 421 S. 36th St., Blackstone neighborhood.
Stipends will be $1000.
AUDITIONS
​What: 2 male actors for a 3-person play comprised of 4 monologues.
When: By appointment only.
How: Complete the Audition Form and you will be contacted to set up an in-person reading from the script w/ director.
SHOW DETAILS
Rehearsals begin: Late January, 2025
Performances: March 7 - 23, 2025
Venue: First Central Congregational Church
Director: Cathy M.W. Kurz
AVAILABLE ROLES​
FRANCIS "FRANK" HARDY
Weathered and worn, “middle-aged,” perhaps (but not necessarily) graying. This description applies to age-range-played, so as long as an actor can convey weathered/worn, there's some leeway here. The character has spent too many years on the road living hand-to-mouth and has anesthetized himself with alcohol too often trying to deal with constant inner conflict about his “gift.” Yet he is well-spoken, contemplative, many different aspects. Frank is Irish, but no “brogue” is required to read for the part.
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TEDDY
“Possibly being in his 50s, but it would be difficult to pinpoint his age because his showman's verve and perkiness make him appear younger than that.” So again, there's some leeway in age-range-played. He's spent his life as a carny performer (w Rob Roy, the Piping Dog, for example) and manager of such “talent,” but has dedicated yrs of his life to only being Frank's manager. And though he has the entertainer persona, when he begins with his memories of Frank and Grace, we see a much deeper, vulnerable person. This actor must feel comfortable using a cockney accent.