Death of a Salesman
by Hit It Productions
Feb. 24 - Feb. 25
This timeless classic follows Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career, as he struggles to reconcile his aspirations with reality. Burdened by unfulfilled dreams and familial tensions, Willy’s journey reveals deep truths about ambition, identity, and legacy. Set against a shifting backdrop of the past and present, this poignant drama delves into the fragile human spirit, the pursuit of success, and the yearning for validation.
Hit It Productions is holding auditions for its inaugural production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, directed by Matrex Kilgore.
The role of Biff has been pre-cast.
In-person auditions will be held at Ground Floor Theatre (979 Springdale Rd at Airport) on February 24th and 25th with callbacks happening on Feb 27th from 6:30-9:30 pm. Please prepare a one-minute monologue in the style of the show. If you do not have a monologue, a reading from the show works as well!
All positions are paid a stipend of $1000.00.
Character Breakdown:
Willy Loman: Male, early 50s to mid 60s. A traveling salesman who believes wholeheartedly in the American Dream of easy success and wealth, but he has never achieved it.
Linda Loman: Female, 50 to mid-60’s. Loyal and loving wife of Willy. Occasionally, she seems to be taken in by Willy’s hopes for future glory and success, but at other times, she seems far more realistic and less fragile than her husband.
Happy Loman: Male, 32 years old (mid 20s to mid 30s). Happy has lived in Biff’s shadow all of his life, he has a job and is more successful than his brother.
Charley: Male, 50 to mid-60’s. Wise-cracking, kind neighbor of Willy. His son Bernard is the same age as Willy’s boys.
Bernard: Male, late 20s to late 30s. Charley’s son. He is a nerd and has always worshiped Biff. Is very successful.
Uncle Ben: Male, between 20 and 60. Willy’s older brother. He appears to Willy in his hallucinations.
The Woman: Female, 30-45. “Miss Francis,” as Willy calls her. Willy’s one-time mistress.
Howard: Male, 35-45. Willy’s boss. Sees Willy as a liability to the company.
Jenny: Female, 25-45. Charley’s secretary.
Stanley: Male, 30-45. Waiter and friend of Happy’s.
Miss Forsythe: Female, 20-30. A girl Happy picks up in a bar.
Letta: Female, 20-30. Friend to Miss Forsythe.
Performances will be June 12-28,2025 at Ground floor theatre with rehearsals beginning in late April. Exact rehearsal schedule will be determined by actor availability.
For any questions or to sign up for an appointment , please email carl.r.gonzales@gmail.com
