The Children - Open Auditions

Audition date: Saturday, July 12 | 10 AM - 1 PM 

You are welcome to arrive at any time during that window, but please note that we will be seeing actors in the order of arrival, so you may need to wait. 
No preparation is necessary; sides will be provided for cold readings.  

 

Callback date: Sunday, July 13 | 10 AM onwards by appointment depending on the audition outcome.

 

We are seeking one actor for the role of either Rose or Hazel.

Performers of all races, ethnicities, body types, genders, and identities are encouraged to audition.

 

Characters: 

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Hazel (F, 60s) A disciplined, pragmatic woman, Hazel is deeply concerned with order, routine, and responsibility. She has built a carefully managed life in the wake of the nuclear catastrophe, maintaining control through domestic structure and denial. Beneath her composed exterior, however, lies deep fear and resentment—especially toward Rose’s sudden reappearance and the moral choices being asked of her. She is fiercely protective of her family and resistant to disruption.

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Rose (F, 60s) An independent, sharp, and enigmatic presence, Rose arrives unexpectedly after years away. She is less concerned with domesticity and more focused on ethical responsibility. Calm but forceful, Rose brings with her a reckoning—not just about the past relationships among the three, but also about the legacy they’ve left behind. Her presence forces both Hazel and Robin to confront hard truths about themselves, their choices, and the world they helped shape.

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Robin (M, 60s) This role has been cast Robin is Hazel’s husband and a former nuclear engineer. Once confident and physically capable, he is now quietly restless and conflicted, trying to mask guilt and uncertainty with charm and jokes. He often seeks escape—literally and emotionally—from the weight of the past. Robin is caught between two women and two versions of himself: the devoted husband and the idealistic scientist who must now face the consequences of his work.

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Synopsis

In a remote seaside cottage in the wake of a nuclear disaster, two retired physicists, Hazel and Robin, live a quiet life of careful routine. Their world is upended by the unexpected arrival of Rose, a former colleague they haven’t seen in decades. As memories resurface and tensions build, the three grapple with past choices, present consequences, and a moral dilemma that could change everything. With wit, emotional depth, and haunting relevance, The Children is a taut and powerful exploration of responsibility, legacy, and what we owe to future generations.

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Production Details

May 1 - 17, 2026 for a total of 14 performances: Thursdays at 7 PM, Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:30 & 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM 

Rehearsals: 3 weeks, full-time, approximately April 10 - May 1, Rehearsals will take place during daytime. Actors will be expected to arrive at the first rehearsal fully off-book. 

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Stipend

$1,000 for the full engagement. 

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For more information contact margherita@playersring.org