Auditions for A SLATER’S TALE

Name: Auditions for A SLATER’S TALE
Start: 2025-09-04T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-05T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Beacon Charter High School for the Arts

Schedule

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Beacon Charter High School for the Arts | Woonsocket, RI

RISE is thrilled to announce auditions for an original historical play, A SLATER’S TALE, to be performed at the Woonsocket Museum of Work and Culture.
Please note: This production had been postponed from earlier in 2025. If you previously auditioned and are still interested in performing, please reach out to Director Merynn Flynn at [email protected].
AUDITIONS:
Thursday, 9/4
Friday, 9/5
7:00-9:00 PM, both days
WHERE:
Beacon Charter High School for the Arts
PERFORMANCES:
November 7-9, 2025
Performances will be held at the Museum of Work and Culture
42 South Main St., Woonsocket RI, 02895
A SLATER’S TALE
Be a part of this special event, a first-of-a-kind collaboration between two local institutions, Rhode Island Stage Ensemble and the Woonsocket Museum of Work and Culture. RISE and the museum are thrilled to present this original, site-specific theater piece from screenwriter Guy Benoit,
inspired by the acclaimed docuseries Slatersville from Rhode Island-based filmmaker Christian de Rezendes. A Slater’s Tale uses local historical figures and icons to examine what happens when a wealthy family finally runs out of money, exploring the effects of wealth on those who have it, those who want it, those who don’t have it and don’t want it - and their friends. This dark comic work of historical fiction features colorful, detailed characters and incorporates traditional New England
folk music (singing is optional for performers!)
Written by Guy Benoit
Directed by Merynn Flynn
Producer: Pat Ferron
Based on the docuseries SLATERSVILLE by Christian de Rezendes
WHAT TO KNOW/PREPARE
- No preparation is needed. Sides will be provided for cold readings.
- No reservations are needed. Arrive anytime within the audition window.
- This production will incorporate traditional folk music under the direction of Merynn Flynn. If you
are also interested in performing as a vocalist, please let Merynn know at auditions.
- Provide a resume and headshot along with your audition form, either in person or via our website at www.ristage.org. Please include ALL conflicts through November on your audition form.
- Please email Director Merynn Flynn at [email protected] if you have any questions or are unable to make the audition times. Video submissions will be accepted.
- This show features some adult themes. Actors under the age of 18 may audition with the consent of a parent/legal guardian.
- RISE is a non-profit, non-Equity, volunteer-based theater company. All positions within the company are unpaid, unless otherwise specified.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
All roles are open.
Genders and ages pertain to the character; any actor may audition for any role.
Primary Roles:
Narrator: (F, age 20-55) This is the “MC” of the production. Studious but charming. Sometimes serious, sometimes commanding. Good comic timing.
John Whipple Slater: (M, age 30 - 50) A devil-may-care playboy with more money than sense.
Woman/Mom: (F, age 55-75) Classy, youthful, alert, cosmopolitan. A descendant of the Slaters.
Son: (M, age late 30s) A casual Millennial.
John Fox Slater: (M, age 50s) Tall, thin, gaunt, severe. The serious uncle of John Whipple Slater.
Ensemble Roles
Ticket Vendor/Security Guard: (M, age 20s) A regular kid.
Nice Older Man: (M, age 50+) Opera Goer
Nice Older Woman: (F, age 50 +) Opera Goer
Rufus Waterman III: (M, age 20s.) An upper-class young man. Nephew of John Whipple Slater.
Mill Worker: (Age Teens-35.)
Courtesan: (F, age 18-30.)
Opera Singer: (F, age 18-50)
Mrs. Marshall: (F, age 55-70.) Distinguished older woman.
Mitchy Marshall: (M, age 40s) Insufferable dorky comic nerd. Arrested development.
Ella Reeve Bloor: (F, age 40s or 50s) Union Organizer.
The Whippletones: (M, any age) An a capella trio. Vocal background required.
W.E.B. DuBois: (African American, M, age 40s.) Distinguished and impressive. Founder of the Civil Rights movement.
Newsboy: (M, age 11) A child.
Helen Slater Waterman: (F, age 30s,40s.) A distressed woman. John Whipple Slater’s sister and Rufus’ mother.
William Smith Slater: (M, age 40s - VOICE ONLY) John Whipple Slater's father. A Captain of Industry.
Please visit www.ristage.org for all the info!