Bob & Jean - A Love Story
by Zach Theatre

Sep. 12 - Sep. 25

Two friends from college find unexpected love when they reunite in 1941 New York City. As Bob heads off to war and Jean tours as a USO actor, their love is tested across thousands of miles. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning playwright and Austin native Robert Schenkkan (All the Way, The Great Society), this true story follows the tale of his own parents’ love for one another – a story about overcoming distance – capturing the complexities of the human heart amidst wartime challenges.

 

Bob and Jean AUDITION NOTICE

ZACH Theatre seeks actors for our upcoming production of Bob and Jean. Actors local to the Austin, Texas area are particularly encouraged to submit. In person auditions will be held in Austin on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024. For actors outside of the Austin area, we will accept video submissions until September 25th, 2024. In person callbacks will be held in Austin on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.

PERSONNEL:

Book by Robert Schenkkan | Directed by Dave Steakley

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Rehearsals begin February 25th, 2025. Performances begin March 19th, 2025 and close April 20th, 2025. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 pm with some additional Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

We are seeking Equity and non-Equity actors who are excited by the new play process. This production will be the regional Ppremiere and as such the writer will be in residence during the rehearsal process.

● All actors: please fill out an audition form: https://shorturl.at/vKBoR
○ If unable to make in-person auditions, virtual submissions should be included on your form.

  • ●  Local actors interested in an in-person audition slot: please use THIS LINK. 

  • ●  All actors: please prepare sides, which can be found via THIS LINK.

  • Submission Deadline: September 25th, 2024, 5:00pm CST.

    ROLES TO BE CAST:

    NOTE: Bob and Jean are real people based on the playwright’s parents, which will factor into the casting process.

    JEAN – Female identifying, 20s-early 30s. A small town girl with big aspirations to be a Broadway actress. Opinionated, passionate, and pragmatic, Jean performs in the USO during the war. Jean is charismatic and thoughtful in her correspondences with Bob, but desperately needs assurances from him. Must have a strong ability to bring epistolary and poetic text to life.

    BOB – Male identifying, 20s-early 30s. A Brooklyn born Jewish boy who graduated high school at 16 and supported himself any way he could. Upon meeting, Jean accuses Bob of being cynical, almost bitter. But as they fall for one another, and once Bob is shipped off, he shows that he is loyal, optimistic, and inspired by the idyllic life they could have together. Must have a strong ability to bring epistolary and poetic text to life.

We are also looking for Non-AEA understudies for this production.