Cast Call

Rasheeda Speaking by Joel Drake Johnson

Where: South Shore Theatre

When: Monday July 21 from 7 pm to 9 pm

Director: Patrick Finn

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Rehearsals will be held generally on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Actors should bring a list of potential schedule conflicts. All actors must be able to attend all tech week rehearsals (September 22 – 25).

If you have any questions, please contact Steven Prendergast at steven.southshoretheatre@gmail.com.  

Headshot & Resumes not necessary - sides will be provided.

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Synopsis: Jaclyn, an African-American woman, returns to her job as an office assistant in a white doctor’s office in an upscale neighborhood, discovering changes at the office. Ileen, the newly promoted office manager, has been asked by Dr. Williams to keep track of Jaclyn’s job performance so he has a valid reason to fire her. Jaclyn finds out, and takes matters into her own hands.

ROLES:

The role of Jaclyn has already been cast.

Ileen – female, 40’s – 50’s – the office manager. She practically worships Dr. Williams, and tries to please him as much as possible. She becomes increasingly exasperated by Jaclyn’s office antics while trying to keep the peace and do her job. She’s a people pleaser driven to the point of quitting her job.

Dr. Williams – male, 30 – 40 – a surgical doctor. A bit narcissistic, he feels uncomfortable with Jaclyn in the office, and manipulates Ileen into finding a reason to fire Jaclyn.

Rose – female, 50’s – 60’s – Dr. Williams’ patient who frequently visits the office. She is a bit absent-minded and oblivious to her own racism.