AUDITION NOTICE: SUNRISE AT CAMPOBELLO

Auditions for the Heights Players' April production of Sunrise at Campobello, written by Dore Schary and directed by Ed Healy, will be held Monday and Tuesday, February 6th and 7th at 7:00 p.m. Callbacks will be on Wednesday, February 8th also at 7:00 p.m. Please be prepared with a one-minute monologue, readings from script will also be provided.

Sunrise at Campobello is the story of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s struggle to overcome infantile paralysis and a permanent crippling of his legs. During the 34 months that the play encompasses, a story of challenge and response, of defeat and despair is turned into victory and confidence.

Performance dates are April 13-29, 2012.  This is a non-equity, non-paying production. For more information, e-mail info@heightsplayers.org.  All roles are open. See breakdown below:

• Anna Roosevelt: FDR’s young daughter, possible teenager

• Eleanor Roosevelt: Wife of FDR, awkward and shy woman who changes her life around during period of the play

• Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.: FDR’s oldest son, teenager or young man

• James Roosevelt: FDR’s son who FDR relies on during his illness

• Elliot Roosevelt: Another son of FDR, teenager or older

• Edward Roosevelt: Butler

• Franklin D. Roosevelt: The title character in his 40s

• John Roosevelt: Youngest son of FDR, teenager or older

• Marie: The Roosevelt’s Nanny

• Louis Howe: FDR’s friend and confidant, chain-smoking asthmatic

• Sara Delano Roosevelt: FDR’s mother, a strong-willed and formidable woman, who hates politics and is anxious for her son, during his illness

• Governor Al Smith: Cocky politician who is governor of New York

Other characters include doctor, stretcher bearers, political crowd, etc.