Auditions have been announced for the West Coast Premiere of Golden Age, a new play by Tom Misuraca, directed by Aurora J. Culver.
The production, produced by Fon Productions, will be staged at Sawyer’s Playhouse in North Hollywood this November.
In-person auditions will take place on Wednesday, September 17, in Burbank, with callbacks scheduled for Thursday, September 18.
Golden Age tells the story of a group of retired superheroes living at Silver Linings Retirement Home. When their longtime nemesis, Mr. Malevolent, moves in, the remaining members of the Power Heroes, Power Man, Mighty Girl, and Lightning Lex—must rally their fading powers and memories to take him down one last time. The play blends action, comedy, and heartfelt nostalgia, offering a unique twist on classic superhero tales.
The creative team is casting a diverse range of roles, including the aging superheroes, their villainous foe, a wannabe hero, a clueless nurse, and a grumpy fellow resident. Many roles require staged fight choreography in the style of Adam West’s *Batman,* with varying degrees of physicality such as falls, lifts, and wheelchair use.
Rehearsals will be held in Valley Glen and the NoHo/Burbank area from September 20 through November 6, with performances scheduled for November 7–22, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
This production promises to deliver humor, action, and heart while celebrating and satirizing the superhero genre.
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Auditions in North Hollywood:
Auditions will be in person on Wednesday, September 17th in Burbank. Callbacks on Thursday, September 18th. We are also looking for an Assistant Director.
Seeking:
[POWER MAN] To play early 80s man, all ethnicities. Former leader of a superhero team called the Power Heroes. Once had super strength and super senses. His senses are still sharp but strength and memory are going. Fond memories of the past often conflict with his current reality, as he attempts to lead the remaining heroes.
Physicality requirements: occasionally uses cane, fall, helps “lift” others, light fight choreography[MIGHTY GIRL] To play mid 70s woman, all ethnicities. Former superhero powerhouse. She is still invulnerable, although her body has continued to age. The encourager of the trio, who wrestles with her past decisions to put heroics over her personal desires.
Physicality requirements: helps “lift” others, fight choreography[LIGHTNING LEX] To play late 70s man, all ethnicities. Former world’s fastest man, now confined to a wheelchair and suffering from arthritis in his upper body. Poor hearing. Feisty personality, using his acerbic wit as an outlet for his frustration.
Especially interested in an ambulatory wheelchair user, wheelchair experience a plus
Physicality requirements: uses wheelchair, “fall” out of wheelchair, “drags” self across floor, momentarily stand, walk or throw an item, light fight choreography (possible to adapt for seated in wheelchair)[KIRBY/ MASKED MAN] To play early 70s man, all ethnicities. A fan of the Power Heroes, he was thrilled to be accepted to their retirement home. A wannabe superhero with no powers, he wears his heart, and excitement, on his sleeve.
Physicality requirements: Falls, collapse, light fight choreography[MR. MALEVOLENT] To play mid 70s man, all ethnicities. The Power Heroes’ archenemy, a fearsome foe who has bested them many times. He has the ability to control minds and shoot electricity out of his fingers. Eager to manipulate his environment and the relationships of others to achieve his goals.
[NURSE CANDY] To play middle aged woman, all ethnicities. Well meaning but clueless nurse employed by the nursing home, who prefers sanitized language and smiles. She is quickly manipulated to become Malevolent’s lackey and enjoys every minute of it.
[RUTHIE] To play 70s-80s woman, all ethnicities. Grumpy older mortal resident of the nursing home. She wants to do and take whatever she wants without those darn heroes and villains getting in the way.
Physicality requirements: Fall
Physicality Note
-There will be highly staged fight choreography for this production. (Think Adam West’s Batman.)
-Due to the physicality for many of the show’s roles, we are open to a wider age range of performers to play the age of the characters written. Please look at what each role may need to do, and feel free to ask any clarification questions you may have prior and at auditions.
-The theater where performances are held is only accessible by a flight of stairs.Special Note
Rehearsals will take place in Valley Glen and the NoHo/Burbank area from September 20th-November 6th. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
Performances will be at Sawyer’s Playhouse in North Hollywood, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, November 7th-22nd.
Storyline: The dastardly super villain, Mr. Malevolent, has moved into Silver Linings Retirement Home, where unsuspecting superheroes are living out their twilight years. Can the remaining members of The Power Heroes, Power Man, Mighty Girl and Lightning Lex, rally their declining abilities one last time to save themselves… and the world? An homage to superhero stories of old, with a perfect dash of comedy and heart.
Submissions:
Interested actors should submit a headshot and resume to both aurorajculver@gmail.com and sebastian@fonproductions.com
