Open Auditions to be held for Death of a Salesman on December 6 and 7, 2020, at 7:00pm at Zanesville Community Theatre, located at 940 Findley Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701.
For Auditions: Masks are required, social distancing will be enforced, and all other COVID-19 protocols will be enforced.
Our phone number is 740-455-6487 or email deathofasalesman2021@gmail.com for further information.
If you prefer to do a virtual audition please send an email to deathofasalesman2021@gmail.com. You will then receive more information on how to do so.
Death of A Salesman
by
Arthur Miller
Materials and scripts are licensed from Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Director: Philip Palmer
Asst. Director - Denise Wilson
Producer - Pam Smith
Asst. Producer - Lura Wallace Brannon
Sound Designer - Dakota McConaha
Stage Manager - Nancy Cain
Audition Policy
Directions to Zanesville Community Theatre, Inc.
Performance dates:
February 5, 6, 12, 13, 2021 - 8pm, February 7, 14, 2021 - 2:30pm
THE STORY: The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre.
All roles available at the time of auditions.
Willy Loman, An aging salesman. He suffers from depression and anxiety as a result of his dissipating career, his estranged relationship with his oldest son, Biff, and his guilt over an extramarital affair. As the play progresses, Willy loses the ability to distinguish between the present and his memories of the past.
Linda Loman Willy Loman's wife. She is Willy's champion and takes it upon herself to reconcile her family. She will protect Willy at all costs, even if she must perpetuate his fantasies and deny his suicidal behavior.
Biff Loman The Lomans' older son. Biff has been estranged from Willy for over 15 years, during which time he has not been able to hold a steady job. Biff is the only member of the family who knows about Willy's affair, and he resents his father bitterly.
Happy Loman The Lomans' younger son. Happy is a womanizer driven by his sexuality. He works as an assistant but exaggerates his position and his authority.
Uncle Ben Willy's older brother. He made a fortune in the African jungle by the time he was 21 years old. He once offered Willy a job in Alaska. Ben appears in the play only in Willy's memories and fantasies.
Charley A long-time acquaintance of the Lomans. Charley supplies Willy with a weekly loan once Willy is put on straight commission, and he repeatedly offers him a job. Charlie is a true friend to Willy, even though Willy is jealous of him. Charley appears in Willy's memories, as well as in the actions of the present.
Bernard Charley's son. He provided Biff with answers while they were in high school and attempted to help Biff study so that he would graduate, even though Willy and Biff would criticize him. He is a successful lawyer. Bernard appears in Willy's memories, as well as in the present.
The Woman Willy's former lover, with whom he had an affair many years ago in Boston. Biff discovered the affair when she came out of the bathroom while he was in the room. She appears only in Willy's memories and fantasies; however, as the play progresses, Willy has difficulty distinguishing between his memories of the Woman and his memories of Linda.
Howard Wagner Willy's current boss. He put Willy on straight commission prior to the play's beginning, and later he fires him. Howard is a businessman, unaffected by the facts that Willy worked for his father and named him as a child.
Jenny Charley's secretary.
Stanley A waiter.
Miss Forsythe and Letta Young ladies of the evening
