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Synopsis
After a brutal car wreck in the mountains of Oregon, a young couple seeks shelter from a blizzard in a small cabin, but the cabin’s seemingly innocent inhabitants: four children and their minder, quickly start to expose the couple’s secrets, unmake everything they know about themselves, and hurl them towards a potentially sinister destination. GREY HOUSE is a new horror play about the gravity of the past and the cruel inevitability of its pull.

 

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Casting Note

Due to the mature themes and intensity of the material in Grey House, we are ideally seeking adult actors who can convincingly play teenagers for the roles of the girls.

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However, youth actors are absolutely welcome to audition. Any performer under 18 must have a parent or guardian fully aware of and comfortable with the themes of the play, as well as the rehearsal and performance schedule.

This production explores heavy psychological material, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for all cast members.

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Accessibility & Representation Statement

In Grey House, one character is Deaf. We are actively seeking Deaf and hard-of-hearing performers for this role and strongly encourage them to audition.

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Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is highly preferred. If needed, ASL coaching will be provided to support the integrity of the performance and ensemble communication.

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If the role is not ultimately cast with a Deaf actor, we are committed to approaching the character with great care, authenticity, and consultation to ensure respectful and responsible representation.

We are dedicated to creating an accessible audition and rehearsal environment. Please let us know in advance if you require any accommodations for auditions, callbacks, rehearsals, or performances, and we will work with you to meet those needs.

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Our goal is to foster a rehearsal room that is collaborative, inclusive, and safe for all artists involved.

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ROLES - ages are character age, not actor age​​

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THE GUESTS

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MAX (character age 30s) female/female-identifying. Henry’s wife. Earthy and maternal. Formidable and strong when she needs to be.

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HENRY (character age early 30s) male/male-identifying. Max’s husband. Likeable and affable with a good sense of humor, though not without a dark side.

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THE HOSTS

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RALEIGH (character age 45+ ) female/female-identifying. A formidable mother figure who runs the household. Tender when she wants to be. (POSSIBLY AREADY CAST - TBD)

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MARLOW  ( character  age late teens) female/female-identifying. Eldest child of the household. Intense ringleader of the kids, quick-witted with a sardonic sense of humor. A survivor. Strong singing voice a plus, but not musical theatre — more folky/ethereal.

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BERNIE ( character age late teens)female/female-identifying. Deaf. Studious, watchful, intense. Protective of THE BOY. A survivor.   If the role is not ultimately cast with a Deaf actor, we are committed to approaching the character with great care, authenticity, and consultation to ensure respectful and responsible representation.

We are dedicated to creating an accessible audition and rehearsal environment. Please let us know in advance if you require any accommodations for auditions, callbacks, rehearsals, or performances, and we will work with you to meet those needs.

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A1656  (character age mid-late teens) female/female-identifying, white, Jewish. Warm, funny, whip-smart, upbeat but not a pushover. Has presence. A survivor. Strong singing voice a plus, not musical theatre - more folky/ethereal. Familiarity with conversational ASL is a major plus. Please highlight ASL proficiency/experience in submission if applicable.  We strongly encourage Jewish actors to audition for this role. If the role is cast with a non-Jewish actor, we are committed to approaching the character’s identity with respect, care, and thoughtful consideration of the cultural context within the script. Our goal is to honor the specificity of the playwright’s work while fostering an inclusive and welcoming audition environment.

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SQUIRREL (character age 12–14) female/female-identifying. Funny, sharp as a razor, feral. A survivor. Nice singing voice a plus, not musical theatre — more folky/ethereal.

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THE BOY  (character age 10–12) male/male-identifying. The youngest of the group. Haunting, haunted. Does not speak (by choice), but misses nothing.

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THE ANCIENT  (character age 40+,) female/female-identifying. A mysterious, foreboding, possibly frightening figure. Flexible, singular and dynamic. Possessed of a strong physical life, possibly with dance or other forms of physical expression.

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GREY HOUSE is presented through special arrangement with TRW PLAYS 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036.  www.theatricalrights.com 

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GREY HOUSE by Levi Holloway Grey House was originally produced on Broadway by Tom Kirdahy and Rob Ahrens 2023 

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