The Chatham Community Players will hold open auditions for the 32nd annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival on Sunday, June 7th and Monday, June 8th from 7pm-10pm at the Chatham Playhouse, 23 North Passaic Ave., Chatham. Performances will take place on July 24th, 25th, 30th, 31st, and August 1st at 8pm and August 2nd at 3pm. For audition forms, sides, and more information, please visit www.chathamplayers.org.
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The Chatham Community Players are committed to diverse and inclusive casting, and performers of all abilities, races, ethnicities, and gender identities are encouraged to audition. Questions may be sent to jerseyvoicesnj@gmail.com.
Presented One-Act Plays are:
“A Real Turkey” by David Weil Baker, Directed by Emily Miller: What happens at the Seacrest Diner stays at the Seacrest, or does it? When a couple stops in on Thanksgiving, they might just uncover one of the Mob’s greatest mysteries or become their latest victims. Gobble Gobble!!
- Tim (M, 20s-30s) A true crime enthusiast
- Mary (F, 20s-30s) A true crime realist
- Waitress (F, 40s +) A true crime legend (maybe)
“Asteroid Belt” by Clinton Festa, Directed by Hunter Wolf: An astronaut is sent to plant a nuclear bomb on a small asteroid which poses an undetermined threat to Earth. His lander is disabled, he discovers life on the asteroid, and he learns that it may be more difficult to save his planet than he realized. But it’s worth a try.
- Bill (M, 20s-50s) Captain Bill Benedict, NASA astronaut
- Lydia (any age or gender) A robotic humanoid assistant designed to provide AI support for Bill’s mission
- Prince (M, 60s+) A human, the only resident of Asteroid B612. Mature, yet innocent
“Unlove Me” by Charles Grayson, Directed by Maggie Aube: Love is the most sought-after feeling in the world, and falling in love is easy! The real challenge is trying to unlove someone you never should’ve loved in the first place, preferably with the help of a very confused relationship therapist.
- Miranda (F, 20 - 45) A strong-willed married woman, deeply in love with Carter but actively trying to unlove him to reclaim a simpler, more stable life
- Henrietta (F, 25-75) A sharp-tongued, poorly reviewed counselor whose wit outpaces her ability to actually help
- Carter (M, 20 - 45) A married man in love with Miranda who wishes he could undo those feelings. Resistant to counseling and avoids emotional confrontation
“Keep the Music Going” by Steven Hayet, Directed by Kayla Fiore: After a mysterious disaster wipes out most of humanity, a stranded astronaut aboard the International Space Station forms an unexpected lifeline with one of the last survivors on Earth through a crackling radio connection. As their bond deepens across impossible distances, they must confront love, isolation, and the painful reality that survival may mean choosing connection or letting it go.
- Jessica (F, 25+) A disciplined yet deeply human astronaut, Jessica begins as resilient and mission-focused, using music and routine to survive isolation; over time, her emotional vulnerability grows as she forms a profound connection with Lory, revealing her longing for human contact and her quiet acceptance of sacrifice.
- Lory (F, 18+) A resourceful Earth survivor, Lory masks loneliness with humor and practicality, but her journey reveals deep insecurity, resilience, and a capacity for love that ultimately pushes her toward rebuilding humanity, even at the cost of her connection with Jessica.
“Rest in Peace” by Jeanne Johnston, Directed by Missy Renwick: An open and honest conversation between two people who fiercely love each other but have different world views. Ret in Peace explores the vulnerability of the living through comedy and coffee.
- Gordon (M, 60+) any ethnicity, a logical thinker and wry sense of humor. He is an honest man and easy to love.
- Gloria (F, 60+) any ethnicity, earnest and sincere. Heart on her sleeve and vivacious. Not afraid of the unknown.
“Immaculate Contraption” by Matt McHugh, Directed by Wendy Stuart: A woman walks into a church and asks the priest to baptize her robot. Arguments and debates ensue as all concerned grapple with this demand.
- Monsignor Ricci (M, 60s) obstinate, traditional, authoritative. Baffled by both the request and internet lingo
- Father Pinter (M, 30s) empathetic, patient, insightful. Able to thoughtfully communicate with a robot
- Adam (M, Robot, any age) persistent wish to be baptized. Good with physical comedy
- Mrs. O’Leary (F, 70s-early 80s) former schoolteacher, whip-smart, bold and unintimidated. Devoted to Adam, her robot.
“The Stakeout” by Missy Renwick, Directed by John AC Kennedy: Newly-teamed detectives on a late-night stakeout attempt to navigate “Intergenerational Communication and Collaboration Workplace Dynamics” – but then the mysterious stakeout begins to spiral.
- Marvin (M, 40+) a seasoned police detective
- Taylor (M or F, 20s – 30s) new to the force
