We are thrilled to announce auditions for the roles of Pato and Ray in The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh, directed by James Pickering.
The roles of Mag and Maureen have already been cast through an internal process.
Performance Dates: Saturday, March 29, 2025 - Saturday, April 12, 2025
Venue: Studio Theater, Broadway Theater Center 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI
Rehearsal Schedule: Mondays-Thursdays Evenings, and Saturdays during the day Starting Monday, February 10, 2025 Location: Zao MKE Church, 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee, WI
Audition Details: Date: Monday, August 12, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Zao MKE Church 2319 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI
Stipend: $200 per artist. Yes, we know how sad that is. We hope the experience of working with us negates the sadness. And we are always seeking grants to improve the stipend amount.
Roles Available:
Pato Dooley: 40s. A kind-hearted construction worker who dreams of a better life.
Ray Dooley: Late teens/early 20s. Pato’s younger brother, brash and outspoken, yet loyal.
Preparation:
Prepare a one-minute contemporary comedic monologue.
Submit a headshot and resume
Be prepared to speak with an Irish accent.
FILL OUT THIS AUDITION FORM:
Callbacks: Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Zao MKE Church
About the Play: Set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" is a darkly comic play about a manipulative, aging mother and her beleaguered daughter, whose lives are turned upside down by the arrival of two brothers, Pato and Ray.
If you are unable to attend auditions:
See the VIDEO AUDITION section of the audition form. You may submit a self tape in the form of an attachment or YouTube link.
We look forward to seeing you there!