March 2,3 at 7pm
Performance Dates – May 2 - 18, 2025 (Fri, Sat 8pm; Sun 2:30pm)
We encourage all to audition regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation. Some characters have specific ethnicities as noted.
Auditioners need only attend one night of auditions. There will be no callbacks.
All auditioners should prepare a contemporary monologue from a play, 2 minutes or less.
Additionally, cold readings from the script will be held after the performance of prepared monologues. Sides will be provided at the audition.The Boys Next Door centers around the lives of four men with intellectual disabilities living together in a group home, offering a glimpse into their daily struggles and triumphs as they navigate the world with the support of their increasingly burnt-out social worker, Jack. The play showcases both humor and poignant moments as they strive to find their place in society.
If you have questions, please email the director
Ethnicity: Any
The social worker for the four men with intellectual disabilities, and he is very fond of them. He realizes he's becoming burned out and is thinking about a new line of work. Wry sense of humor.
Ethnicity: Any
Highly energetic, nervous, easily excitable, and the most articulate of the group. More than the other roommates, he tries to function in the outside world, but sadly many people take advantage of him.
Ethnicity: Any
The romantic of the group. Works part-time at the doughnut shop, and, because of all the free doughnuts, he has gained a lot of weight. This worries him because his love interest, Sheila, says he’s overweight. His most prized possession is a large ring of keys.
Ethnicity: Black/African
He faces extremely debilitating mental disorders. Even though he cannot read, he insists on checking out armloads of books from the library. With the most severe case of mental disability, he is the most child-like of the group. His verbal capacity is like that of a 4-year-old.
Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Generally upbeat and positive, he gets highly agitated and manic over small things. He spends most of his time boasting about being a Golf Pro (although he does not yet own a set of clubs). At times, he seems to fit in with the rest of society. He regresses quickly in the presence of his overbearing father.
Ethnicity: Any
A woman with intellectual disabilities who is in love with Norman. She desperately wants his large ring of keys.
Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Barry's explosive, abusive, physically disabled father.
One woman will play:
Mrs. Fremus: A wise widow who lives next door. She loves to knit. Very hard of hearing.
Mrs. Karen Warren: Kindly neighbor who stops by looking for a lost pet.
Clara: Shiela's friend. A woman with intellectual disabilities.
One Man will play:
Mr. Hodges: Barry's golf student whose patience only goes so far
Mr. Corbin: Arnold’s boss, a mild-mannered movie theater manager
Senator Clark: Dignified public servant
Generally, Auditions are held for each show during the run of the previous show. They are held on stage at our Theatre at 10251 Warwick Blvd. Newport News, Virginia, usually on Sunday and Monday evening. You only need attend one of the two audition dates. Different shows will have different call-back requirements, usually completed in the week following the audition.
Audition forms will be available at the theatre, but you can print and fill-in the form ahead of time as well.