Auditions

SYNOPSIS

What happens when your life spirals completely out of control and the only way forward is to start over?

People, Places & Things is a sharp, funny and deeply human play about an actress who whose life takes an unexpected turn when forced to face a reality she can no longer ignore. Emma confronts her addiction, her career, her relationships and the person she has become. It’s not only a story about addiction. But identity, escape, connection and what it takes to truly change. With biting humor, emotional honesty and a theatrical world that blurs the lines between reality and performance, the play takes audiences on a wild, unpredictable journey alongside Emma as she tries to figure out who she is when she can longer hide behind a mask.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS 

All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities, races, and backgrounds. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive cast.

The cast will consist of more than 10+ actors. All but two actors will play multiple speaking and non-speaking roles. As there are no scene breaks, actors will frequently need to move quickly from character to character while helping with fluid scene changes and carefully-planned onstage costume changes.

Emma (Female, 20s to 30s) | An actor and an addict. Emma checks into rehab after blacking out on stage during a performance.

Doctor (Female, 50s to 70s) | The head of the rehab facility where Emma seeks treatment. She’s seen it all. (The actor who plays the DOCTOR will also play the roles of the THERAPIST and MOM)

Mark (Male, 20s to 40s) | An addict in the rehab group with the same first name as Emma’s brother. He has no tolerance for Emma’s dishonesty.

Foster (Any, late 20s to 50s) | An employee at the rehab center. Caring, but firm.

Paul (Male, 50s to 70s) | An addict in the group at the rehab center. He has suffered a recent tragedy and has relapsed.

Charlotte (Female, 20s to 40s) | An addict in the group. She recently relapsed after ten years of sobriety.

T (Any, 20s to 40s) | An addict in the group. T has recently discovered that they are HIV positive.

Shaun (Male, 30s to 40s) | An addict in the group. A former day trader who lost everything. He had a heart attack at 24 caused by drug abuse.

Jodi (Female, 20s to 40s) | An addict in the group. Jodi is trying to save her family after becoming an alcoholic during a pregnancy.

Laura (Female, 20s to 40s) | Laura is trying to get sober so that she’ll be allowed to meet her niece.

VPH’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

As a theatre, we recognize the critical role that diversity serves in helping our theatre and community thrive and we accept our responsibility to make a positive impact through our work, our practices, and our policies. We are committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where everyone who walks through our doors feels valued and respected. We pledge to continuously work with our board members, artists, staff and audiences, both on stage and in our community, to address any barriers to diversity and to foster and ensure an inclusive, welcoming space for all.