Auditions For The Boys Next Door At The Antrim Playhouse

Casting Notice

THE BOYS NEXT DOOR

By Tom Griffin

Directed by Bobbi Schevitz

 Production:  June 6 – June 28th, 2014

(Additional
benefit dates may be scheduled)

Antrim Playhouse

15
Spook Rock Road

Wesley Hills, NY 10901                                                                   
www.antrimplayhouse.com

THE BOYS NEXT DOOR: a moving portrayal of four mentally challenged men
living in a group home. Griffin’s
critically acclaimed, quick paced comedy is touching, funny, sad, and charming.

"Filled with humor, one
of the most unusual…& one of the most rewarding plays to see" - Back Stage

“...entertaining from start
to finish but with feeling for the humanity of its characters” - NY Times

“...deeply touching under its
abundant humor...” - NY Daily News

Audition Dates

Sunday,
March 9th, 6 PM

Tuesday,
March 11 th, 7 PM

Thursday,
March 13 th, 7 PM

Call
Backs: Sunday, March 16 th, 6 PM

PLEASE BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SCRIPT

Characters: (mentally
challenged and lovable.)

ARNOLD:          African-American, nervous, hyperactive, compulsive
talker. Ring leader of the group.

LUCIEN:           Severely
challenged African-American, mind of 4 yr old, carries books, imagines he

                          can read. Has a wonderfully warm &
touching manner.

BARRY:            (Late 20’s - 40) Brilliant schizophrenic, devastated
by his brutal father, gets highly

                          agitated over small things. Thinks he’s golf
pro.

NORMAN:         Heavy
set. Works in a doughnut shop & can’t resist the pastry. Very

                        possessive of his bundle of keys. Likes
Sheila, makes a “date” with her.

SHEILA:           Overweight. Speaks poorly. Likes Norman & wants his keys.

CLARA:            Severely challenged. Eats popcorn & speaks only one
word, “no.”

The People in their lives

JACK:              Caring social
worker, in charge of men. On verge of career “burn out”.

MR HEDGES:   Neighbor who takes a frustrating golf lesson from
Barry.

MR CORBIN:    Mild mannered theater manager where Arnold works.

SENATOR CLARK:
A dignified, middle aged man.

MR KLEMPER: (50 - 70’s) Barry’s alcoholic, one armed, father.
Coarse, cruel & very abusive.

MRS FREMUS: Elderly neighbor, deaf widow. Kindly, lets Barry talk
as she knits.

MRS WARREN:
cheerful, kind neighbor. Looking for her son’s escaped hamster.

For further information

visit: www.antrimplayhouse.com call Bobbi Schevitz (845) 358-1081 after 3 PM  email:j2a1n12@aol.com

Audition Location Helen Hayes Studios, 142
Main Street (outside rear entrance), Nyack, NY 10960 Located on the corner of Main and Franklin
Streets behind the Franklin
Antique Center.
See driveway of Chinese restaurant.  Walk
to the back of that driveway, glass door at back of the building. Please DO NOT
park in the lot adjacent to studios. That is private parking. Plenty of metered
parking on Main and Franklin Streets