AUDITIONS

AMERICAN SON
by Christopher Demos-Brown

Audition Date: Sunday, May 31 | 6-8pm*
Performance Dates: July 31 – August 8
Director: Rhodie Jackson
Audition and Performance Location:
The Florida Ballet, 10131 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225

*Please arrive for the audition promptly at 6pm

About the Play

This play is a powerful drama that takes place in a Florida police station waiting room. The story follows a mother searching for answers about her missing teenage son, while tensions rise as she interacts with her estranged husband and a police officer. As the night unfolds, the play explores issues of race, identity, parenting and communication, reveling how differently people can experience the same situation.

Auditioners should be prepared for emotionally intense scenes that require vulnerability, strong character choices, and the ability to navigate complex relationships.

Available Roles

Kendra Ellis-Connor | Late 30s–Mid 40s | Black Female | A Black mother and accomplished university professor. Strong, articulate, and determined, she is driven by fear and urgency as she searches for answers about her son. Requires emotional depth, intensity, and the ability to shift between composure and vulnerability.

Scott Connor | Late 30s–Mid 40s) | White Male | Kendra’s estranged white husband and an FBI agent. Confident and authoritative, he relies on logic and status but struggles with emotional communication and understanding racial realities. Needs strong presence with underlying tension and complexity.

Officer Paul Larkin | Early 20s–Early 30s) | White Male | A young white police officer on duty. Polite and professional on the surface, but increasingly defensive and uncomfortable as tensions rise. This role benefits from subtle acting choices and the ability to show internal conflict.

Lieutenant John Stokes | Late 40s–60s | Black Male | A seasoned Black police officer. Calm, measured, and authoritative, he brings experience and perspective to a tense situation. Requires grounded presence, restraint, and emotional weight.

Preparation

  • Auditions will be in-person only and will consist of cold readings from the script.
  • Please bring a headshot and résumé.
  • If you have any questions prior to auditioning, you can contact the director at rejackson1414@gmail.com

Rehearsal Schedule

Rehearsals will begin about June 8 and will generally be weekday evenings and weekends.