Auditions

Afterlife

Written by John Nicholas Schweitzer   

Drama directed by Rory Dunn

Synopsis: If you could see how your life would change by making a single decision, would you? That is the question Eddie faces when he awakens in a strange empty space after a fatal car crash. Guided by the androgynous Astral, a being of unearthly origin, he faces down his biggest regret.

Note: This adult drama addresses school violence and a mass shooting.

Three roles: 2 male presenting and one ambiguous.

Mean to Me

Written by Carl Williams

Drama directed by Elizabeth Egan
Assistant Director – Shawn Smialek  

Synopsis: A young woman must determine her destiny by choosing between two very different suitors.

Four roles: for two women, one in her late 20’s one in her 40/50’s and two men, one in his late 20’s one in his 40/50’s   

Temporary Affection Order

Written by L.D. Potter

Comedy directed by Zac Gilbert

Synopsis: When two divorce lawyers begin to take their case a bit too personally and tension rises, the Judge calls for a recess. The Judge demands that the lawyers reflect on their own relationship, leading them to uncover their true feelings for one another.

Three Roles: One woman, any age – One man, similar age to woman – Judge can be either man or woman. 

We Are Doing Some Work in Your Neighborhood

Written by Jennifer Hart

Comedy directed by Sarah Ann Celec

Synopsis: Every neighborhood comes with that one person who knows everyone else's business. Meet Helen. She knows everyone in her neighborhood and whether their hedges are too high or if they have too many cars parked around their house. She takes the rules of the neighborhood association to the extreme in her zest to keep the riffraff out and where they belong. Everything changes when she meets Smith.

Two Roles: One woman, any age – One man, any age.

The 2024 New Voice Play Festival will be held on June 21, 22, 23.