The Value, a new play

In-Person Audition Dates:
Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 6pm-9pm
Monday, April 7, 2025 from 6pm-9pm

Written by Nicholas Dunn
Frank Caiati, Director
Mia Melchiorri, AD
Susan Jasper, Producer

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Synopsis: A trio of petty thieves are hiding out in a cheap motel room. They have just stolen a painting but do not know its title, the artist who painted it, or what it might be worth. They only know the name of the man who desperately wants it. The painting holds a different possibility for each of them and the desire to possess it ultimately dictates the price.

Self-Tape Information:

If auditioning via self-tape please adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Please slate with your name, location, and height.

  • Read at least one side for your character from the Audition Packet (see info below). Include in the body of your Email your name, the role(s) for which you are auditioning and your telephone number.

  • Submit your self-tape to to Frank@RockawayTheatreCompany.org on or before Sunday, March 30 at 12am EST.

FYI: You must be available for the In-Person Callback.

In-Person Callback Date:

Wednesday, April 9 at 7pm

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Please find the Audition Packet below.
As “The Value” is a new work, all auditioners are encouraged to review the entire audition packet before auditioning.***

Note: All roles are open to any ethnicity, but BIPOC actors are strongly encouraged to audition.

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Where: The John Gilleece Theater, Bldg T 4 at Fort Tilden, Gateway National Recreation Area in Breezy Point
For further info and travel directions check our website: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org
Rehearsals begin in mid-April

Performances Dates:
 May 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 June 6, 7  @ 8PM
May 25, June 1, 8 @2PM

Must be available for all performances.

Character Breakdown

IAN- 30’s; Not highly educated but smart, clever and savvy. Deep feeling and passionate, but an enigma. Marginalized by society and this injustice motivates him.  Conceals deep scars.

ZOEY-  20’s or 30’s; Has a past with Ian.  Boisterous and bold. Not easily frightened or intimidated. Rough around the edges, but fiercely loyal. Older sister of Victor.

 

VICTOR-  20’s or early 30’s; Grew up with his sister Zoey, until he was arrested on drug possession charges. Spent two years in prison, recently released. A goldfish among piranhas.

 

MCEVOY- 50’s or 60’s; Upper-middleclass, cultured and highly educated. Art Curator for a large museum. Not normally a risk taker, but he’s just stumbled into the greatest risk of his life and is emotionally unprepared.

*All cast members must be available for every performance.

Please do not attempt to contact the director or any member of the production staff regarding the audition process.

This is an unpaid gig. No monetary compensation or stipends are available.

All auditions, rehearsals and performances will be at The John Gilleece Theater, Bldg T 4 at Fort Tilden.