AUDITIONS FOR “THE STATE OF FLORIDA VERSUS MIKE DIANA” a play by Lenny Schwartz

Name: AUDITIONS FOR “THE STATE OF FLORIDA VERSUS MIKE DIANA” a play by Lenny Schwartz
Start: 2025-08-24T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Bell Street Chapel

Schedule

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Bell Street Chapel | Providence, RI

The Daydream Theatre Company is proud to present auditions for their forthcoming show, “The State Of Florida Versus Mike Diana” on August 24, 2025 at 4pm. The auditions will be at Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell Street, Providence, RI. The play is written and will be directed by Lenny Schwartz. We will be reading from the script for auditions. Performers can obtain a script and sign up for a time slot to audition by emailing Lenny Schwartz at [email protected]. Performers of any gender, size, color, race can audition for any part. Performers will receive a small stipend. Performances are November 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22 2025.
What is the line between art and obscenity?
Meet Mike Diana at age 20- self-publishing a comic book with a circulation of 300 copies, mostly through mail orders. Trouble looms over him because of his art. While living in Florida, he's charged and found guilty of obscenity for his comic book work. In the history of the United States, Mike was the only artist (of any kind- not just comics) to be charged and convicted of obscenity. He was jailed and was subject to police raids and had his art supplies and art taken away. This play dramatizes these events and the aftermath of his struggles. It is about finding humor, grace, and inner strength when the world turns against you.
Note: strong themes; not for children.

Characters:
Mike Diana: 20’s. Looks like your typical kid from the 90s. Look him up.
SB- late 20s/early 30s opportunistic, very by the book, reeks quiet malice.
Dad-40s/50s a typical father, has a sense of humor.
Mom-40s/50s supportive mom, kind
Teacher any age Very stern and cold
Theresa -any age very religious creepily so
Police officer- any age mean and cruel
Girl - young early 20s naive
Robert -20/30s - Florida guy, very fun
Federal officer One - any age -very proper and cruel
Federal Officer two - any age -very proper and cruel
Protestor - any age - angry AF
Church Woman - Any age- righteous - Angry AF
Judge - 40s-70s - Stern and abysmal
Luke - 30s - kind and hopeful
Suzy - early 20s - in love wide eyed
Prisoner - 30s - Scary
Psychiatrist- 40s - WTF Kind of character