Casting for "The Waterfront Journals by David Wojnarowicz." Adapted from the book of the same name by acclaimed queer artist and writer David Wojnarowicz, this series of monologues offers a raw, poetic exploration of life on the margins in 1970s and 1980s America. Drawn from street corners, bus stops, and all-night diners, the stories are told by hustlers, runaways, lovers, and outsiders - weaving a tapestry of desire, resilience, and survival. This production brings The Waterfront Journals to the stage for the first time in decades.
Each cast member will perform the stories of four to five different characters, with each piece ranging in length from one to ten minutes. Four performances will take place during the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival at a venue in Eraserhood.
Directed and produced by RJ and Rachel Rushmore, with the support of the Estate of David Wojnarowicz and the David Wojnarowicz Foundation.
Pay is $200/performance, for a total of $800. Production anticipates two table readings over Zoom, four rehearsals, and four performances.
Casting:
Auditions will take place over Zoom. For those invited to audition, we will provide a monologue from the show in advance.
All roles are non-union. Casting will be color-conscious and identity-affirming. While some character descriptions include gender presentation, performers of all gender identities are welcome to audition.
Roles:
Young Guy 1: The actor in this role will play four characters, ranging in age from teens to late-20's. Ethnicity: White / European Descent.
Young Guy 2: The actor in this role will play four characters, ranging in age from early 20s to early 30s. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial.
Young Guy 3: The actor in this role will play five characters from aged 15 - 20. Ethnicity: Any.
Young Woman: The actor in this role will play five characters, ranging in age from 14-30. Ethnicity: Any.
Middle-Aged Man 1: The actor in this role will play five characters aged 45-65. Ethnicity: White / European Descent.
Middle-Aged Man 2: The actor in this role will play five characters aged approximately 45-65. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial.
Note:
This production includes explicit language and descriptions of violence, sexual situations, and sexual abuse, among other potentially disturbing topics.
To express your interest in auditioning, please email your headshot, your resume, and a video recording of a dramatic monologue of your choosing to [email protected].
