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AUDITIONS

IMMEDIATE CASTING NOTICE:

ROLE: BIG DADDY (Non-AEA/Local Hires Only)

Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Directed by Augustin J. Correro

Presented by The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans

Performances at Loyola University, New Orleans

 

BIG DADDY:

 

The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans is seeking a strong, dynamic actor for the role of Big Daddy in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams.

 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:

Plays Age: Late 50s–60s

Big Daddy is a powerful Southern patriarch with a commanding presence, a volatile temper, and a sharp tongue—all underscored by deep emotional vulnerability. Having risen from poverty, he retains a rough edge despite his wealth.

We are seeking performers who can embody this complexity with emotional depth, authority, and nuance.

Actors of all body types are encouraged to submit.

 

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Rehearsal Period:

June 10 – July 9, 2025

 

Performance Dates:

July 10 – August 10, 2025

All rehearsals and performances will be held at Loyola University, New Orleans.

 

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Compensation:

$1,250 stipend

Two complimentary tickets

Non-AEA submissions only.

 

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To Submit:

Email your headshot/photo, resume, and any relevant video or reel links to:

info@twtheatrenola.com

 

If you are not able to submit a video, please still submit just a headshot and resume for a possible in person audition.

 

Subject line: BIG DADDY Submission – [Your Name]

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The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans is a year-round professional theatre company committed to producing captivating, exciting, and moving plays with a major focus on the works of America's greatest playwright, Tennessee Williams.

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Email: info@twtheatrenola.com

 

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