| Show | Rabbit Hole |
| Company | Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts |
| Director | Tarmo Kirsimae |
| Notes | The Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick, 516 868 6400, will hold auditions for David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer Prize winning drama "RABBIT HOLE". The play requires five actors who are able to convey a multitude of nuanced emotions. Although the play is a drama, it has several lighthearted moments and approaches the subject matter – grief – truthfully and honestly. |
| Instructions | All roles are open. Please familiarize yourself with the play. Sides will be provided at the audition. All actors must be available for all performances. |
| Performance Dates | Saturday, January 26, 2019 to Sunday, February, 17 2019; Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm. |
| Show Info | RABBIT HOLE deals with the anatomy of grief and how a family deals with the unexpected death of a young child. |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | The Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts 2222 Hewlett Ave Merrick | Sep 25 | 7:30 PM |
| Open | The Merrick Theatre & Center for the Arts 2222 Hewlett Ave Merrick | Sep 27 | 7:30 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Becca | F | 35-40 | The mother of the young child that dies; responsible, sensible; keeps her emotions on a tight rein | Izzy | F | 25-35 | Becca’s younger irresponsible but well-wishing sister | Howie | M | 35-40 | The father of the young child that dies; caring, angry, conflicted | Nat | F | 60-69 | Becca and Izzy’s mother; tries to be the voice of reason; sometimes puts her foot in her mouth | Jason | M | 17 | The 17 year old boy who is responsible (accidentally) for the child’s death; he blames himself for what happened |