Drama by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen
Directed by Alan Greenberg
Audition Dates: Wed. & Thurs., November 29 & 30 2023 at 7 pm. (or by appt.)
Production Dates:
February 15-18 & 22-25
The Exonerated combines first-person narrative with legal records to tell the stories of six wrongfully convicted inmates and their paths to freedom, emphasizing their lives after being sentenced to death, including much of the legal proceedings that gained their exoneration.
Delbert - African-American, 60. A seminary dropout, radical and poet, he is like an old soul song; smooth, mellow and with an underlying rhythm that never lets up, with a substantial sense of humor in addition to his obvious depth.
Sunny - White – 50. A bright, Pixie-ish yoga teacher from California. Her lightness and positivity contrast with moments of great depth and clarity.
Robert - African-American, 30s. A former horse groomer from the Deep South; hardened but not lacking a sense of humor. Deep rural Mississippi accent.
Georgia/Female Ensemble #1 -African-American, 30s. Robert’s wife, also southern; opinionated outspoken female and extremely warm. She and Robert have a lovingly contentious relationship. Loves to speak her mind.
Gary-White, 45. A Midwestern hippie and an organic farmer. Clearly was in his element in the late 60s and early 70s, generally good-natured, friendly, and quite smart.
Kerry-White, 45. A 19-year-old trapped in a 45-year-old’s body, born and bred in Texas. Kerry was imprisoned for 22 of his 45 years and is eager to rediscover the world and connect with people. Strong Texas accent.
David - African American, 40. A gentle, sad man, born and raised in northern Florida (a.k.a.Southern Alabama). Has a very strong spiritual sense and had aspirations to the ministry before being put on death row at 18, battling between resignation and hope.
Sandra/Sue/Female Ensemble #2 - White, 40. Sandra is married to Kerry. Sweet, nurturing, loves Kerry dearly and has a great sense of humor about him. She has a strong Texas accent. Sue is married to Gary. Salt of the earth, an organic farmer with a strong upper midwestern accent - think Fargo.
Male Ensemble #1  - Both white, 35 to 50. These two play police officers, attorneys, suspects, and other supporting characters. Require highly versatile, commanding actors with dialects and characterization.
Since the play is based on real life characters, many of whom are still living, there are some, but limited opportunities for non-traditional casting. All actors will be considered.
If you cannot make one of the scheduled audition dates, please e-mail mailto:AlanBGreenberg@gmail.com and include your name and phone number. You will be called back to set an auditions time.
More audition info at https://www.riverwalktheatre.com/auditions.html
Request perusal script from Mike at the office mailto:rwt@riverwalktheatre.com 517-482-5700
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1/7-8/24 -AUDITIONS for AMADEUS By Peter Shaffer - NEW DATES
Directed by Amy Rickett
Lead roles of Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Mozart were cast in August:
All Other Roles Audition
new dates: Sunday & Monday, January 7 & 8, 7 pm (previously scheduled for 1/21-22)
Speaking Roles
Antonio Salieri: Auditions were on August 28, 2023 - Jeff Magnuson cast.
Wolfgang Mozart: Auditions were on August 28, 2023 - Lewis C. Elson cast.
Contanze Weber: Wife of Mozart, Female 25-30 years old
Joseph II, Emperor of Austria: Male 30-45 years old
Count Johann Killan von Strack, Male 40-70 years old
Count Franz Orsini-Rosenberg, Male 65+ years old
Baron Gotfried van Swieten, Male 45+years old
TWO “Venticelli” “Little Winds: purveyors of information, gossip and rumor – (can be Male or Female )
Major Domo: Male
Non-speaking roles
Salieri’s Valet: Male
Salieri’s Cook: Male
Teresa Salier: Wife of Salieri, Female
Katherine Cavalieri:Salieri’s pupil,: Female
Guiseppe Bonno: Male
Gallery: Citizens of Vienna
This play is OPEN to Non-Traditional casting. Non-traditional casting “is defined as the casting of ethnic minority actors in roles where race, ethnicity, or gender is not germane”.
Come prepared to read from the script. Perusal scripts are available at the Riverwalk Theatre Office Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5:00pm or contact us at: RWT@Riverwalktheatre.com • Find role descriptions and further info at http://www.riverwalktheatre.com/auditions