Spring 2026 Season

🎭 Audition Notice

SubUrbia by Eric Bogosian

Directed by Thaddeus Plezia

Produced by South Shore Theatre Experience 

Performance Dates: April 24, 25, 30, May 1 & 2 @ 8 pm. April 26 @ 3 pm

 

About the Play

A dark, character-driven play following a group of aimless 20-somethings in a mundane suburban town. Stagnant in their lives, they spend their nights in a 7-Eleven parking lot until a former high school friend, now a successful rock star, returns to town, forcing them to confront their wasted potential and disillusionment.

 

Audition Information

Auditions: March 8th 12pm - 3pm

                 

Prepare: Cold readings from the script will be provided.

Bring: Headshot and resume (if available), rehearsal conflicts.

The role of Pony has been cast.

 

Character Breakdown

Jeff  (Male, white, 18–25)

A student (sometimes) and filled with anxiety. He is in a problematic relationship with Sooze. He feels like a failure, as he seems to have big ideas and yet seems to be scared to leave his hometown.

Sooze (Female, white, 18–25)

Sooze Beckwith is Jeff's girlfriend. She is a performance artist and performs for the group during the play. She is applying to the School of Visual Arts in New York.

Tim (Male, white, 18–25)

Tim Mitchum is Jeff's best friend. He is twenty-one, athletic, and has short hair. He is an Air Force veteran and, now, an alcoholic. He is also racist and turns to violence. Despite his faults, some of Tim's redeeming qualities include his loyalty and care for his friends.

Pony (Male, white, 18–25)

Neil "Pony" Moynihan is a former high school classmate of the group of friends. He sings and plays guitar. Since leaving high school and their home town, he has become a semi-famous performer. He opens for a successful band. His arrival triggers jealousy in the others.

Norman (Male, Southern Asian, 20 – 35)

Nazeer "Norman" Chaudry is twenty-four and the owner of the convenience store where the action takes place. He is a South Asian immigrant,and a victim of the others' racist antics. In addition to suffering racist remarks, he is beat up by Tim.

Bee-Bee (Female, white, 18–25)

Bee-Bee Douglass is Sooze's best friend. She is a nurse's aid at the local hospital. Bee-Bee is shy and does not talk a lot. She is angry and depressed. She ends up falling for Buff.

Buff (Male, white, 18–25)

Buff Macleod is Jeff and Tim's friend. He likes to party, rollerblades, and secretly wants to be with Sooze's best friend Bee-Bee. Buff is easy going, albeit dull-minded.

Erica (Female, African American, 20–30)

Erica Gerson is Pony's publicist. She is described as sexy and becomes interested in Tim, despite his demeaning comments. She is also upper class.

Pakeesa (Female, Southern Asian, 20s)

Pakeesa Chaudry is Nazeer's twenty-year old-sister who runs the store with him.

Ensemble Notes

    •    This is a true ensemble play. Every character has significant stage time and importance.

Please note: ALL tech week rehearsals (April 20 - 23) and performances are MANDATORY.​

For questions, feel free to email thaddeuscarmine@yahoo.com