AUDITIONS
Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Directed by Jim Johnson
Winner of the 2024 Tony Award and the 2014 Obie Award.
Every estranged member of the La Fayette family has descended upon the crumbling Arkansas homestead to settle the estate of their recently deceased patriarch. As his three adult children sort through a lifetime of hoarded mementos and junk, old tensions resurface. When a shocking discovery is made among their father’s possessions, the family reunion spirals with explosive confrontations and a disturbing family history.
Character Breakdown (Playwright’s description)
- Antoinette “Toni” Lafayette: Oldest sibling, female, white, 40s-early 50s
- Rhys Thurston: Toni’s son, white, late teens
- Beauregarde “Bo” Lafayette: Middle sibling, male, white, 40’s-early 50s
- Rachael Kramer-Lafayette: Bo’s wife, white, late 30-40s, Jewish
- Cassidy “Cassie” Kramer-Lafayette: Bo and Rachael’s oldest daughter,
white, early teens
- Francois “Franz/Frank” Lafayette: the youngest sibling, male, white, late 30s-early 40s
- River Rayner: Franz’s fiancée, female, white, early 20’s
**Important Note on Content: APPROPRIATE deals with sensitive subject matter, including themes of racism, historical violence, sexual violence and family trauma. We encourage artists who are considering auditioning to familiarize themselves with the play and ensure they feel ready to engage with this material in a respectful and professional environment.
Auditions (Susquehanna Stage, 133 W. Market Street, Marietta, PA)
Sunday November 1, 2026 1:00-4:00pm
Monday November 2, 2026 6:00-9:00pm
Callbacks, if needed, Wednesday November 4, 2026
Rehearsals begin Sunday November 8, 2026
Production dates: January 29-February 7, 2027
For this audition, please prepare a one-minute memorized monologue that
showcases depth and range. Please plan to stay for the entire audition time frame as actors will also be paired for cold readings from the script according to type and age. Please bring a picture and resume. We are NOT accepting video submissions at this time.
Questions? Please reach out to Director Jjohnson@susquehannastageco.com.
Auditions for our 2026 Season will happen throughout the year.
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Unless required by script or licensing agreements, casting decisions will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. Each auditionee will be fully and fairly considered and actors of diverse identities are encouraged to audition.