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"Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner" - Open Call - Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7M7

Audition Details

Casting ID #
1599860
Submission Type
Open Call
Location
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7M7 -
Union
Non-union
Rate/Pay
$0.00
Release Date
8-14-2019
Audition Date
10-26-2019
Expiration Date
10-25-2019
Casting Category
Theatre - Non-Equity
Market(s)
Ottawa, ON

Audition Description

The Draytons are a progressive white couple living in San Francisco in the heady days of 1967. Their liberal convictions are put to the test when their daughter brings home her fiancé from a whirlwind romance. He is perfect, a doctor, and an accomplished, published world renowned researcher. He is also black. The Draytons are faced with the difference between supporting the integration of races and welcoming someone of another colour into your family. The situation also has to cope with objections from the other side of the racial divide as well. This is an adaption from the famous film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, which you are encouraged NOT to watch before auditions.

  • Role #1 - Matilda Binks

    (Tillie) - Tillie has worked 27 years as a domestic for the Draytons. She is protective of the family and particularly of Joanne who she has known all her life. She is has a strong personality but also a clear idea of social conventions and roles.
    Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
    Talent specs:
    Gender: Female
    Ethnicity: African or African American
    Age: 55 - 56
    Expiration Date: Oct 25, 2019
  • Role #2 - Hillary St. George

    She is the Associate Director of the Drayton Gallery. She is stylish and used to operating within the upper echelons of society if only as a facilitator.
    Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
    Talent specs:
    Gender: Female
    Ethnicity: Caucasian
    Age: 43 - 44
    Expiration Date: Oct 25, 2019
  • Role #3 - Christina Drayton

    Runs the Drayton Gallery. She is warm, gracious with a strong sense of family as well as a progressive outlook on life.
    Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
    Talent specs:
    Gender: Female
    Ethnicity: Caucasian
    Age: 64 - 65
    Expiration Date: Oct 25, 2019
  • Role #4 - Mary Drayton

    Publisher of progressive San Francisco newspaper The Guardian. He is passionate about issues of the day and takes life at an enthusiastic pace despite his wife and doctor’s orders to only work three days a week.
    Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
    Talent specs:
    Gender: Female
    Ethnicity: Caucasian
    Age: 67 - 68
    Expiration Date: Oct 25, 2019
  • Role #5 - Joanna Drayton

    “Joey” recently interned for a medical research hospital in Hawaii. She has her mother’s and father’s optimism and fierce approach to life which means that she is her own woman but is idealistic to the point of being naive.
    Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
    Talent specs:
    Gender: Female
    Ethnicity: Caucasian
    Age: 23 - 24
    Expiration Date: Oct 25, 2019
  • Role #6 - Dr. John Prentice

    A medical research Doctor. He has endured tragedy in the death of his wife and son but has found new life in this relationship. Despite this he is pragmatic and has certain expectations of how to navigate this situation.
    Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
    Talent specs:
    Gender: Male
    Ethnicity: African or African American
    Age: 37 - 38
    Expiration Date: Oct 25, 2019
  • Role #7 - Monsignor Ryan

    Long time family friend of the Draytons. He is part philosopher and well versed in world affairs.
    Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
    Talent specs:
    Gender: Male
    Ethnicity: Caucasian
    Age: 75 - 76
    Expiration Date: Oct 25, 2019
  • Role #8 - John Prentice Sr.

    School teacher. Proud of John but also has expectations of how his son has to navigate the world.
    Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
    Talent specs:
    Gender: Male
    Ethnicity: Caucasian
    Age: 63 - 64
    Expiration Date: Oct 25, 2019
  • Role #9 - Mary Prentice

    Department store clerk. She is on the quiet side but knows when to assert herself with her headstrong husband and son.
    Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
    Talent specs:
    Gender: Female
    Ethnicity: African or African American
    Age: 59 - 60
    Expiration Date: Oct 25, 2019

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