North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre Announces Auditions for Second Act Reading Series: Die Mommie Die!

By: Charles Busch Director: Sean Robert Stage Manager: Elaine Petrone Die Mommie Die! is a comic melodrama evoking the 1960s “Grande Dame Guignol” films that featured aging stars such as Bette Davis, Joan Crawford and Lana Turner. Due to the content of the play, all actors must be 18 and up. No exceptions. You must be available for all 3 days listed above. Some outside rehearsals may be added at the discretion of the director and cast availability. All roles are volunteer. For what to prepare and submission instructions go to nract.org/auditions. Important Dates: Auditions: VIDEO SUBMISSION Due by: Saturday, September 19th No callbacks Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals are October 26 and 27th 7:30pm Reading October 28, 7:30pm Character Breakdown: CASTING STATEMENT: The roles of Angela Arden and Edith Sussman have been cast. All other roles are open. Characters' ages are flexible. Bootsie Carp: (Any racial and ethnic background) A fanatically religious, eccentric household maid to the Sussman family with a deep admiration for Sol. Tony Parker: (Any racial and ethnic background) An out-of-work, handsome TV actor and gigolo, midthirties, Angela’s romantic lover. Sol Sussman: (Any racial and ethnic background) A movie mogul in his late fifties, tyrannical, ruthless and controlling. Lance Sussman: (Any racial and ethnic background) An emotionally fragile, gay teenager, who is easily manipulated. Admires his mother, Angela. Stage Direction: (Any racial and ethnic background) Someone with a clear, strong voice and narrative skills. Angela Arden: A glamorous, fading singer and actress who is trapped in a hateful marriage. Mother to Edith and Lance. (Please note this role has been cast) Edith Sussman: Angela’s twentyone year old daughter, with a rather unusual attachment to her father, Sol. (Please note this role has been cast)