Auditions for Sweat by Lynn Nottage (Staged Reading)
Schedule
Sun Mar 29 2026 at 03:30 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Congregation Agudat Achim, Leominster Synagogue in Central Massachusetts | Leominster, MA
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SWEATBy Lynn Nottage
A Staged Reading
Auditions March 29th and 30th
Performances:
Friday June 5th at 7:30 PM at Ashby Public Library
Saturday June 6th at 2 PM at First Church of Lancaster
In Reading, Pennsylvania, a group of friends have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs together while working on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines start to chip away at their trust, they find themselves pitted against each other in a struggle to hold on to what used to bring them together. City on a Hill Arts is excited to present this Pulitzer Prize-winning play as a staged reading.
“Passionate and necessary…a masterful depiction of the forces that divide and conquer us.” – Time Out New York
A staged reading is an event in which actors perform using scripts and only minimal staging. There will be 5 rehearsals scheduled around the cast’s availability. Actors who commute from more than 25 miles away will be offered a $50 honorarium to defray travel costs.
Audition Slots:
Sunday March 29th Slots: 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM
Monday March 30th Slots: 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM
To sign up for an audition slot, please email director Samantha deManbey at [email protected] with your availability. Please attach your acting resume and headshot if you have either (not required). Walk-ins will be seen, but may have to wait for the next open slot.
All actors will be asked to read monologues or scenes from the play. A prepared piece is not required. Sides will be posted online and emailed to actors about a week before the audition.
Actors who are not available in person on March 29th or 30th may submit a video audition. Please email director Samantha deManbey at [email protected] by March 28th to request this; she will reply with sides and instructions.
Roles: All characters were born in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
JASON (White, 20s) – Tracey’s son, works at the local factory, and happy with that lifestyle.
CHRIS (Black, 20s) – Cynthia’s son, works at the local factory, but has bigger dreams.
OSCAR (Hispanic, 20s) – Hard working and humble busser at Stan’s bar.
TRACEY (White, 40s-50s) – Longtime factory worker, always ready to fight.
CYNTHIA (Black, 40s-50s) – Longtime factory worker, cool-headed, recently promoted.
JESSIE (White, 40s) – Longtime factory worker, struggling with a recent breakup.
STAN (White, 50s) – Local bar owner that tries to get along with everyone.
EVAN/BRUCIE (Black, 40s) - A single actor will play both parts:
EVAN – Parole officer.
BRUCIE – Cynthia’s husband, proud union member and advocate.
This staged reading is proudly supported by the Lancaster Cultural Council and the Ashby Public Library.
Director: Samantha deManbey
Producer: Debbie Moylan
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Where is it happening?
Congregation Agudat Achim, Leominster Synagogue in Central Massachusetts, 268 Washington St, Leominster, MA 01453-2844, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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