Convergence-continuum announces auditions for Speech & Debate by Stephen KaramPLAY DESCRIPTION:
Speech & Debate
A queer coming-of-age comedy with music
directed by Léo Fez
The year is 2006. Three teenage misfits in Salem, Oregon discover they are linked by a sex
scandal that’s rocked their town. When one of them sets out to expose the truth, secrets
become currency, the stakes get higher, and the trio’s connection grows deeper.
Speech & Debate explores how the new generation is hungry for change, justice, and
expression, and the effects of growing up with the internet in a highly politicized America.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
● SOLOMON, a 16 y/o; Awkward, a bit obsessive, hyper, strong morals; the kid who always tries to start an argument, for the “intellectual value.” Writes for the school newspaper. Seeking a white masc/male actor.
● DIWATA, a 17 y/o; Unapologetic, headstrong, dramatic, a yapper; the kid who wrote self-insert fan fictions. Member of the school drama club. Seeking a female actor.
● HOWIE, an 18 y/o; Cynical, blunt, quiet; the kid who’s been out since he was little, but bullied all the time. Starting the school’s GSA. Seeking a black male actor.
ABOUT THE AUDITIONS:
May 24th, NOON-2 PM
May 25th, NOON-2 PM
Actors will be asked to cold read sides. Sides available ahead thru director, by request.
Auditions will occur at the LIMINIS Theatre, 2438 Scranton Rd. Cleveland, OH 44113.
PRODUCTION DATES:
Production will be Friday August 2nd through the 24th, with performances Thursday – Saturday at 8pm.
For questions, please contact the Director Léo Fez at [email protected]
All Roles receive a $400 stipend
Event Venue
The Liminis Theatre, 2438 Scranton Rd, Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44113