Theater Wit
Bad Jews

Pay: $275/wk

Description:

Nothing brings out the worst in a family like a funeral. Daphna is the most devout Jew in the Feygenbaum family. (Just ask her.) Her cousin Liam is the most deserving first-born. (Just ask him.) Don't ask Liam's brother Jonah anything. In this savagely funny comedy, long standing (and not-so-buried) antipathies boil up in a battle between two cousins over a treasured family heirloom. Stir in the identity curation and you get one of the funniest, wisest, most excruciating plays you'll see this year.

Seeking:
Jonah/Liam UNDERSTUDY (male, Jewish, 21-25 years old):
Liam Haber: Daphna's older cousin. University of Chicago Japanese Culture soon-to-be PhD student. Former Fulbright scholar in Japan. He is intelligent, super winning and sharp. He is sophisticated in energy but acts out like a brute when upset. His masculinity becomes apparent when he argues. He knows how to have status in a room. "Has as much of a sense of humor as an overdue library book". Ruthless in his opinion of Daphna. She has lost his respect seemingly a long time ago. Liam is genuinely in love with Melody.
Jonah Haber: Liam's younger brother, Daphna's younger cousin. Sometimes a UVM sophomore. Opposite of his brother in the sense that he is more brawn than intellectual - which he is insecure about. He has a big heart and clearly is the one who is the peace keeper. He is a great listener but never wants to take sides or cause a stir. Doesn't like confrontation. Compassionate. He's the guy who doesn't need much, uncomplicated, he lives life very presently. Likes video games, doesn't feel super invested in school yet, just living life and trying to keep the peace.

Melody UNDERSTUDY [Female, Blonde, Blue Eyed, Delawarean, reads 24 years old] Liam's girlfriend. From Delaware. Unassuming. Gentle in nature. Works for a non-profit. In words of the playwright, "she looks like someone who could have been abducted when she was nine but returned to her parents unharmed". She is a good person, trying to find the good in every situation, desire to be the problem solver. She is a peace keeper by nature but isn't afraid of being challenged. Her "backbone" in the conflict of the situation is a bit surprising. She majored in opera in undergrad but couldn't handle the pressure of auditioning. Actor MUST BE COMFORTABLE SINGING - however classically trained voices are not needed as she is not impressively talented, but she isn't terrible either. Script specifies blonde, blue eyes. Note: This role is guaranteed performances.

Time Commitment:

Bad Jews understudy work starts August 24 with tech/previews. Open Run.

Understudy commitment: Understudy attends all tech runs. Once performances begin there will be one regular weekly rehearsal on a to be determined day. Understudies will be required to attending one performance a week in addition to their 30 minute call in before performances.

Material To Prepare:

To be distributed by confirmation of audition appointment.

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