Stick Fly Auditions
Theatre Charlotte is excited to announce auditions for Stick Fly, directed by Sidney Horton. Performances will be held at Theatre Charlotte from May 16 – June 1, 2025.
AUDITION AND SIGN UP DETAILS
Auditions will be held in person on Sunday, March 30th from 6:30pm to 9pm and Monday, March 31st from 6:30pm-9pm at Theatre Charlotte located at 501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207.
Please sign up for an audition time and fill out an audition form here. During your audition time, you will be reading a scene from the script based on the character you are auditioning for. Sides will not be available in advance. Video submissions will be accepted through March 28th and should include a one minute monologue that reflect the characters in this show. All positions are unpaid.
Rehearsals are typically Sunday through Thursdays from 6pm until 9:30pm. There may be an occasional Saturday rehearsal later in the process.
ABOUT STICK FLY
Family time can be sticky… The affluent, African-American LeVay family is gathering at their Martha’s Vineyard home for the weekend, and brothers Kent and Flip have each brought their respective ladies home to meet the parents for the first time. But Mom's not there, and Dad's acting weird. As the newcomers find themselves under familial scrutiny, long-hidden family tensions bubble to the surface and by the end of the weekend, almost everyone at the Vineyard finds themselves under a microscope as they grapple with arguments about class, race and cultural expectations. This bitingly funny comedy-drama reveals that just because you are privileged doesn’t necessarily mean you are fortunate.
AVAILABLE ROLES FOR STICK FLY
Note that ages are recommended by the author and performers should be able to portray the age range of the character.
*Intimacy as outlined in the script is disclosed below for each character.*
KENT (SPOON) (Black, Male presenting, age range early to mid 30s): Youngest son who has grown up with an artistic disposition in a family of doctors and lawyers. He has struggled to find his place in life and with his family though he is financially privileged.
Intimacy: Kent and Taylor have a fiery relationship, involving intense kissing or “making out”, groping through clothing, Taylor’s head in his lap, kissing on the neck and lips. Kent also must throw a stage punch.
TAYLOR (Black, Female presenting, mid to late 20s): Daughter from an earlier marriage of a renowned and recently deceased public intellectual. Raised by a single mother and while she carries the name of her father, and has had entrée to social privileges, her father was not part of her life. She has gone without financially.
Intimacy: Kent and Taylor have a fiery relationship, involving intense kissing or “making out”, groping through clothing, placing her head in Taylor’s lap, kissing on the neck and lips, a kiss on the hand, recommended wearing a bikini top in one scene.
CHERYL (Black, Female Presenting, 18): Daughter of the family maid and has always had a crush on Flip. She is pretty, bright and well intentioned.
Intimacy: An occasional touch of reassurance and comfort on the hand, shoulder or back.
FLIP (Black, Male Presenting, mid to late 30s): Oldest son, the golden boy who has fallen in line with his father’s expectations. A ladies man.
Intimacy: Kiss on the lips and neck with Kimber, simulated foreplay/making out with head between Kimber’s legs (clothed), gets a shoulder massage from Kimber, must receive a stage punch.
JOE LEVAY (DAD) (Black, Male Presenting, mid to late 50s): The patriarch. A well-intentioned man who rules the family with a firm, loving hand and has always had a way with women.
Intimacy: The occasional hug, kiss on the hand of one of the ladies, pushes the boundaries of personal space with women occasionally.
KIMBER (White, Female Presenting, early to mid 30s) An intelligent woman with a quick wit and sincere warmth. Her social status matches that of the LeVay family with the privilege of whiteness. Of this she is aware, and on some level appalled.
Intimacy: Simulated foreplay/making out with Flip between her legs (clothed), gives a shoulder massage, kissing on the lips, neck.
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Theatre is full of magic that vibrates throughout the essence of art, imagination, culture, and history. We strive to provide theatre to our community and our city that is saturated in excellence, community, experience, inclusion, and influence. Our goal is to mount productions that reflect the growth and beauty of the diversity of Charlotte and we sincerely hope that our friends in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities will consider joining us for auditions for Stick Fly.