ROLES AVAILABLE FOR THE THIRD SHOW OF OUR 44TH SEASON!

Email questions to director at: auditions@theupstartcrow.org

Long Day’s Journey Into Night

by Eugene O’Neill

Presented by The Upstart Crow Theatre Company

Directed by Hannah Richards

We will be holding open auditions on:

Monday, December 16 at 7-9pm
Tuesday, December 17 at 7-9pm
Possible invitation only callbacks on: Wednesday, December 18 at 7-8:30pm

at: Theater Company of Lafayette’s Arapaho Center, 300 E. Simpson St. Lafayette, CO 80026 and possibly in other locations TBD

Though walk-ins are welcome, actors are encouraged to set up an appointment online by clicking the buttons below.

Audition Form

Schedule

About The Play:

The play takes place on a single day in August 1912. The setting is Monte Cristo Cottage, the seaside home of the Tyrones in Connecticut. The four main characters are the semi-autobiographical representations of O’Neill, his older brother, and their parents.

The play portrays a family struggling to grapple with the realities and consequences of each member’s failings. The parents and two sons blame and resent each other for various reasons; bitterness and jealousy serve as proxies for ultimately failed attempts at tenderness and compassion. The family’s enduring emotional and psychological stress is fueled by their shared self-analysis, combined with articulate honesty. The story deals with addiction, unfulfilled dreams, moral flaws, and the struggle of family relationships.

This play is heavy and concerns addiction. Please only audition if you can cope with those kinds of issues and it won’t negatively impact your mental health. We will have an intimacy director and a therapist on call if needed, but your mental health matters more than a role, so please audition at your own discretion.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

James Tyrone, Sr.:

Late 50s-70s
An actor, husband of Mary, dad to Jamie and Edmond
Needs to be comfortable with some physicality and some stage combat
Irish accent work will be required for this part
Has an alcohol problem
Please note: this part has a lot of lines. Please only audition if you are able to memorize page long monologues.

Mary Tyrone:

50s-70s
His wife, a bit of dreamer, a bit of a victim, a bit of a momma bear
She struggles with addiction and has a slight Irish lilt. Please be willing to do accent work if you are auditioning for this part.
Some stage combat will be required but less than all the men.
Please note: this part has a lot of lines. Please only audition if you are able to memorize page long monologues.

James “Jamie” Tyrone, Jr.:

Early 30s to 50s
Their eldest son
He’s got a bit of a temper and you’ll need to be able to physically do stage combat as this character.
Please note: this part has a lot of lines. Please only audition if you are able to memorize page long monologues.

Edmond Tyrone:

Mid 20s to late 30s
Their youngest son; he’s a bit of a romantic and intellectual
He gets sick during the play so a bit of stage combat and stage comedy is needed for this character
Please note: this part has a lot of lines. Please only audition if you are able to memorize page long monologues.

Cathleen:

Early 20s to mid 30s
She’s their maid and she has the least lines but still is a juicy and fun part.
She has a slight Irish accent so accent work will be required for this role

UNDERSTUDIES:

We will be casting 2 understudies for this show to understudy Mary and James Sr. Understudies will have at least TWO guaranteed performances on Thursdays. Understudies ARE expected to learn the roles and the male understudy might also be asked to understudy Jamie and Edmond if reasonable. On your audition forms, please note if you are NOT able to understudy.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The Upstart Crow would like to encourage performers of every race/ethnicity, gender, age (8+), height, weight, experience level, etc. to audition for LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT – and ages of characters are a general range.

Email questions to the director at: auditions@theupstartcrow.org

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU

• Your acting resume
• A completed Audition Form
• A headshot if available

COMPENSATION
• NON-paid roles
• NO Equity (union) contracts available

Audition Form

Schedule

In our classical theatre productions, we recognize that traditionally characters have been portrayed within a binary gender framework. We are actively challenging this by inviting actors of all gender identities, including gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary individuals, to audition for any role they resonate with. We are also committed to racial and ethnic inclusivity. While some roles may have specific requirements based on the character’s background, we encourage actors of all races and ethnicities to apply. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and accommodating environment. If you have any specific needs, questions, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Your comfort and representation matter to us.

In order to promote a respectful and productive work environment, harassment of any kind is not acceptable at The Upstart Crow (TUC). TUC also prohibits harassment and discrimination based upon an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Harassment occurs when unwelcome verbal or physical conduct, because of its severity and/or persistence, interferes significantly with an individual’s work or safety, or adversely affects performance conditions. Harassment also occurs when a person uses a position of authority to engage in unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

REHEARSAL INFORMATION

REHEARSAL VENUE
Theater Company of Lafayette’s Arapaho Center, 300 E. Simpson St. Lafayette, CO 80026 and possibly in other locations TBD

Rehearsal Details

First Read-through, depending on the actor’s schedules, will be in December, soon aftr the audition dates. We will then get together two or three more times before Thursday January 2 2025 when regular rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday, January 2 through Wednesday, February 12, from 7:00-9:30 pm at The Theater Company of Lafayette’s Arapaho Center, 300 E. Simpson St. Lafayette, CO 80026 and possibly in other locations TBD
No rehearsal from December 20 – 25 or on either New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

PERFORMANCE VENUE
The Carsen Theater at the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street, in Boulder

Performance Details:

ALL actors and technicians must be at all Tech Week rehearsals.
Tech Week is Monday-Wednesday February 10-12.
Performances are Thursday Sunday February 13-16 & Thursday-Sunday February 20-23.
Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30pm.
Sunday performances are 2:00pm matinees.

Questions About Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances:
Email questions to the director at: auditions@theupstartcrow.org

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