Two Trains Running

Dates & Preparation:

Prepare one contemporary monologue (maximum 2 minutes, preferably by August Wilson) if possible. If not---Sides/Monologues from the play will also be provided to read.

• Saturday, November 15 at 1:30 PM

• Monday, November 17 at 6:30 PM

To Schedule an Audition:

Email Scott Spence at scotts@beckcenter.org or scottdavidspence@gmail.com 

Please include your headshot and résumé when scheduling if possible.

All roles are Open!!! No Equity contracts are available for this production. Actors will receive a stipend for their participation. Rehearsals will begin in Mid January.

Roles:

Memphis Lee (55–75)
Owner of the diner and a proud man battling the city’s attempt to take his property through eminent domain. A man of principle who refuses to be cheated.

Risa (25–35)
A quiet, introspective waitress at the diner. Scarred both physically and emotionally, she cuts her legs as an act of autonomy against objectification.

Sterling Johnson (25–40)
A recently released ex-convict with optimism and charisma. Determined to find purpose, build community, and win Risa’s affection.

Holloway (55–75)
An elder of wisdom and reflection — the neighborhood philosopher. Offers insight, humor, and perspective, grounding the others in spiritual truth.

Wolf (30–45)
A flashy, streetwise numbers runner and gossip. Always in the know, he thrives on the movement and hustle of the community.

West (55–75)
The local undertaker — disciplined, well-to-do, and pragmatic. Represents stability and practicality in contrast to Memphis’s idealism.

Hambone (30–65)
A man with intellectual disabilities who constantly repeats his demand for justice: “He gonna give me my ham!” A symbol of persistence and dignity denied.