Auditions: A Soldier’s Play
by Charles Fuller
Directed by: Renaud Haymon
Audition Times
- Friday, February 7: 2:00–4:00 PM
- Saturday, February 8: 5:00–7:00 PM
- Sunday, February 9: 6:00–8:00 PM
Audition Format: Cold readings from the script.
For accommodations or to request a virtual audition, please contact office@playcrafters.com.
Casting Information
Casting is race-specific in accordance with the script and the historical realities depicted in the play.
- 9 Black men, able to play ages 20–45
- 3 White men
- 2 roles, ages 25–34
- 1 role, ages 30–50
All roles are male-presenting. Age ranges reflect the characters’ ages, not the actors’ actual ages.
Performance Dates
April 24, 25, 26 & May 1, 2, 3
Synopsis
On a Louisiana Army base in 1944, a Black sergeant is murdered, and an officer from the segregated military police is sent to investigate. The unfolding mystery confronts racism, authority, and identity, revealing tensions and prejudices simmering beneath the surface.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this riveting drama combines suspense with social commentary, immersing audiences in a gripping story of justice and human complexity.
Content Advisory
Rated PG-13 (contains racial language, violence, and thematic intensity)