Audition

THE CAKE
Written by Bekah Brunstetter | Directed by Monique Peaslee Foote
A Players Ring theatre production (non-equity)

The Players Ring is seeking a black female actor age 20s-30s to join this production’s ensemble.

Audition Date & Time: Sunday, November 15th | 10am- 1pm (20-minute slot) Please indicate your availability in the form.

Location: New Hampshire Theatre Project, 959 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH

Registration deadline: November 12th, 11:59 PM

What to prepare: Please click on this link to download the script and refer to the following 2 scenes:

1) Jen/Macy page 17-25

2) Della/Macy page 45-48

We prioritize New England artists and encourage in-person auditions whenever possible. Video submissions will be accepted from actors traveling a significant distance or unable to attend on the scheduled audition date. Please share your video audition link in the designated section of the form.

A note from the director, Monique Peaslee Foote: We are looking for a theater maker who brings professionalism and a great work ethic to our big hearted and wildly talented cast. We hope that you, like us, thrive on collaboration and earnest work. Our primary goal as creators is to tell this story honestly and fully while having a great time basking in the process of the work.

Character Description:

Macy (20s-30s): An online journalist and intellectual who approaches the world with a critical eye, often questioning traditional Southern norms, dietary habits, and conservative religious values. She is inquisitive, fiercely protective of Jen, and initially hostile or skeptical toward the traditional worldview of the local baker, Della. Macy accompanies Jen back to North Carolina to plan their wedding, but her presence and progressive perspectives spark the central conflict when Della initially refuses to bake their wedding cake due to religious beliefs. We are seeking a black female actor for this role.

ALL OTHER ROLES IN THIS PRODUCTION HAVE BEEN CAST

Synopsis: When Jen, a young woman she helped raise, asks North Carolina baker Della to make her wedding cake, Della is delighted—until she learns Jen is marrying another woman. Caught between her love for Jen and her lifelong beliefs, Della must reconsider her understanding of faith, family, and what it means to love thy neighbor.

Production Details: From 3/5 to 3/21 for a total of 14 performances: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 PM, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 PM.

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will begin on/around 1/20, ideally on Wednesdays in the evenings and Sundays in the morning, dependent on cast availability.

Pay: This is a paid engagement.

For more information contact Niko McPherson, Production Manager at niko@playersring.org

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