Superior Donuts Audition

In the Uptown section of Chicago, the scruffy side, Arthur Przybyszewski still runs the donut shop his father founded before he was born. Arthur is besieged by a new Starbucks across the street, his aged hippie sensibilities, and the recent death of his ex-wife. His store reflects the state of his mind: ill-tended, marred by the vandalism of a disgruntled ex-employee and slipping into bankruptcy. When Franco Wicks, an idealistic African-American teenager, comes to work for him, Arthur is skeptical of his ideas to improve the business. But over time, the two form an unlikely bond as this funny and thought-provoking work explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship. Franco is nearly killed by thugs seeking to collect his gambling debts. You’ll find this lively play uplifting and deeply funny as you meet Arthur, Franco and the people around them struggling to make something good of their lives.

Auditions

Location: Colonial Players Annex, 2132 Renard Court, Annapolis, MD 21401

Sunday, December 15, 2013: sign-in starting at 1:30 p.m., auditions begin at 2:00 p.m.

Monday, December 16, 2013: sign-in starting at 6:30 p.m., auditions begin at 7:00 p.m.

Callbacks

Location: Colonial Players Annex, 2132 Renard Court, Annapolis, MD 21401

Wednesday, December 18, 2013: callbacks begin at 7:00 p.m.

General Information

Actors are expected to prepare and perform a one-minute monologue that matches the material and style of the script.

In addition to the monologue, actors will also read cold from the script.

Please visit our website, thecolonialplayers.org, for more detailed information and character breakdown.