Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Written by Christopher Durang
Directed by John Henry Steelman
Show Dates: March 21, 22, 23 and 28, 29, 30
OPEN AUDITIONS
February 10th and 11th ● 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Philadelphia Street Playhouse
725 Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA 15701
GENRE: Comedy
CAST: 2M/4W
Ages 20-50+ (approximate)
See full character list below
No theatre experience required to audition and no preparation needed!
ABOUT THE SHOW
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha.
CHARACTER LIST
Note: These descriptions are from the script. Ages should be considered only as a general guideline. All roles are available.
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VANYA – 50s, living in Bucks County. Resigned to his life, more or less, at least compared to Sonia.
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SONIA – his adopted sister, early 50s, living with him in Bucks County. Discontent, upset, regretful.
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MASHA – his sister, 50s, glamorous and successful actress who goes gallivanting around the world.
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SPIKE – an aspiring actor, 29 or younger, Masha’s new companion. Sexy, self-absorbed, but otherwise outgoing and friendly.
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NINA – lovely, sincere, would-be actress, early 20s, visiting her aunt and uncle next door. Star struck, earnest and energetic.
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CASSANDRA – cleaning lady and soothsayer, any age, any race. In the original production she was played by an African-American actress in her 20s.