Wolf Play self-tape auditions
The Court Theatre is seeking actors for various roles in: Wolf Play by Hansol Jung
Directed by Kathleen Burns
Submissions close 21 March 2025
All roles are available. This is an ensemble cast.
Rehearsals: 22 September - 17 October 2025 | Show season: 18 October - 22 November 2025
Show Brief
Inspired by a true story, an American father “un-adopts” a boy over the internet, fulfilling Robin’s dream of becoming a mum. It’s a decision Peter regrets when he discovers Robin and her partner Ash are not what he expected, and that the boy he was quick to usher out of his life will be growing up without a ‘dad.’
Wolf Play is a highly theatrical, imaginative piece about the primal need for kinship. It tells a messy, funny, and disturbing story of survival, family, and belonging, focusing on a lone wolf desperately seeking his pack.
It poses the question: “What is a family?
Self-tape requirements
All auditionees are invited to include a 1-2 min video, introducing themselves, and perhaps saying why they want to be part of this project. This is not compulsory.
Please see below brief character descriptions and extra details that would be helpful to know. There is some flexibility on age.
This play is set in America.
An e-copy of the whole script is available for perusal upon request.
Please note: Your tape must be uploaded to a video streaming site and set to unlisted. Any tapes that require downloading will not be accepted.
Characters
(Click on the character name to download the audition sides)
Ash
Non-binary, born female. Late 20s. Southpaw boxer.
From "Alright stop, what the hell Ash" to "Yeah shut the fuck up"
Please inform us of any boxing experience you have.
Robin
Female, 30s. Ash's wife.
From "Okay I know you're still, not on board with this" to "Be mad at me not him"
Ryan
Male late 30s. Robin's brother. A boxing trainer.
Please inform us of any boxing experience you have.
Peter
Male late 30s. A father.
Wolf
Of East Asian descent. Any gender. "A mix of the familiar with the terribly unexpected".
Please do any/all of the opening monologue.
Please inform us of any puppetry experience you have.
Submissions close 21 March 2025