Of Mice and Men
by Warehouse Living Arts Center
Apr. 19 - Apr. 20
Two migrant field hands with delusions of living off the “fat of the land,” George and his friend, the strong but mentally challenged Lennie, find work on a farm in California during the Great Depression.
Lennie’s obsessions with things soft and cuddly make George cautious about who the gentle giant, with his brute strength, associates with. His promise to allow Lennie to “tend to the rabbits” on their future land keeps Lennie calm, amidst distractions, as the overgrown child needs constant reassurance. But when a ranch boss’ promiscuous wife stirs up trouble it causes George to worry about his own safety, and Lennie's. Realizing they can’t run away anymore, George is faced with a moral question: How should he deal with Lennie before the ranchers find him and take matters into their own hands?
Auditions for Of Mice & Men are coming up April 19 & 20, 2024 at Warehouse Living Arts Center in Corsicna, so check out the link, fill out those audition forms, let us know which day you are coming and mark your calendars. Join us in bringing this American classic to life! https://www.thewlac.com/auditions---of-mice-and-men.html
| Auditions Friday, Apr 19, 2024 at 6:30 pm Saturday, Apr 20, 2024 at 2:30pm Arrive a little early to fill out audition forms, download and fill out at home, or fill out online here:
Two migrant field hands with delusions of living off the “fat of the land,” George and his friend, the strong but mentally challenged Lennie, find work on a farm in California during the Great Depression. Lennie’s obsessions with things soft and cuddly make George cautious about who the gentle giant, with his brute strength, associates with. His promise to allow Lennie to “tend to the rabbits” on their future land keeps Lennie calm, amidst distractions, as the overgrown child needs constant reassurance. But when a ranch boss’ promiscuous wife stirs up trouble it causes George to worry about his own safety, and Lennie's. Realizing they can’t run away anymore, George is faced with a moral question: How should he deal with Lennie before the ranchers find him and take matters into their own hands? Auditions will consist of cold reads of selected sides from the script. |
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CHARACTERS
9 Male | 1 Female Roles
| George Milton Male - Lennie Small Male - Lennie Small is the gentle giant who stirs the audience’s souls. Candy Male - Candy is an old ranch hand who becomes one of George and Lennie’s friends. He is Disabled, a Dreamer, feels Obsolete, Compassionate, Kind, and Sensitive. , Curley Male - Curley is the ranch boss’s son. He is Mean, Jealous, Self-Conscious, Selfish, and Controlling. Curley's Wife Female - Curley’s wife is a recently married young woman who is unhappy with her husband and place in life as she dreams of being an actress. She is a Flirt, Lonely, Deceptive, and Naïve. |
Slim Male - Slim is a ranch hand who runs the mule line and becomes a friend to George and Lennie. He is Kind, Helpful, Understanding, and Trustworthy. Carlson Male - Carlson is another ranch hand who works with George and Lennie. He is Strong, Persuasive, Intolerant, and Selfish. Crooks Male - African American. Crooks is the “stable buck” on the ranch. He is Lonely, Bitter, Realistic, Crippled, Solitary, Intelligent, and a bit Cruel. Boss Male - The Boss is the man who runs the ranch that George and Lennie work. He is a No-Nonsense Businessman, a Fair Boss, and strong Leader. Whit Male - Whit is a ranch hand, and another coworker of George and Lennie. He's a bit of a Gossip, Easygoing, Nice, and Social. |
"OF MICE AND MEN" is presented by special arrangement with Broad
