Audition for
The Great Imitator

WHAT: This play blends documentary theatre and imaginative departures from reality in order to creatively advocate for the Lyme disease community.

 

WHY: Survivors of persistent Lyme disease often struggle with medical gaslighting and lack of access to treatment. Our mission is to build community, raise awareness, and fundraise for treatment grants.

 

WHEN: Casting for local staged readings in Fall 2022.

 

WHERE: Must be willing to work in Orange County, California. 

 

CASTING FOR:

• LILY. Female lead aged 17 to early 20s.

• FAIRY GODMOTHER, eccentric and wise. Occasionally acts as narrator.

• SPIROCHETE, quirky, physical comedy and comedic timing a must.

• HANNAH/ SUSIE, friends of Lily.

• JOGGER, wears running shorts & shoes. Friend of Lily who can do an amazing bend & snap.

• LILY’S MOM, fierce and caring advocate.

• AGITANT, not afraid to ruffle some feathers.

• VETERAN DAD, soft-spoken yet strong. Older male.

• LYME DOCTOR/ THE PROFESSOR/ HANNAH’S MOM, strong and intellient.

• JOGGER’S MOM, knowledgeable and calm.

• STEPHENI, veteran. Founder of an urban farm.

• REP WHITSETT, black woman, middle-aged, dressed for a political stump speech.

• 2 swings.

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**Actors of all ethnicities and genders are encouraged to audition.

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