Bayonne High School Drama Society 

Audition info for:

AN EVENING OF ONE ACTS

Directed by Brendan Wahlers

Auditions are open to Bayonne High School Students

Wednesday 9/21 or Thursday 9/22 @ 3-5:30pm

BHS ROOM 6-250

Audition Requirements

*Prepare a short -one minute or less- comedic or dramatic monologue to perform. (You may choose your own, or pick from the two monologues at the bottom of this document.)

***Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Rehearsal Schedule

Monday through Thursday 3pm-5:30pm beginning Wednesday, Sept 27^th.

****Saturday Rehearsals (10am-2pm) beginning October 14^th.

NOTE: THERE WILL BE REHEARSALS SCHEDULED THE WEEK OF 11/7-11/12 although school is not in session.

IF CAST: A strict commitment to the rehearsals and production is expected. 

Performances Nov 17-19, 2023

Synopsis and Character Breakdowns

SLAYED by Kenneth Nunez

INFLUENCERS ARE INVITED TO A “DEADLY” DINNER PARTY.

Cameron: A gay rights activism influencer.

Julie: A life-style guru. Sophisticated.

Mr. Tea: A pre-recorded voice-over.

LOVE AT FIRST SLICE by Nina Mansfield

A GUILLOTINE PLAY OF UNLIKELY LOVE.

Mother: Very cynical. Suspicious of her daughter.

Colette: A love struck girl.

BITE ME by Nina Mansfield

ELLEN BROUGHT HOME A SURPRISE FOR HER HUSBAND..AND IT’S NOT A PUPPY.

Ellen: An upper-middle class housewife.  

Mark: Ellen‟s husband 

Vampire: A Vampire. 

THE LOVELIEST AFTERNOON OF THE YEAR by John Guare

A STRANGE COMEDY WHERE REALITY AND FANTASY INTERTWINE IN A PARK.

He: A man

She: A woman

THIS IS A TEST by Stephen Gregg

THE STORY OF A STUDENT DEALING WITH THE ANXIETY OF TAKING A TEST.

Alan/Elaine:  An anxious student.

Lois:  Alan/Elaine’s best friend.

Mother:  Alan/Elaine’s mother.

Father:  Alan/Elaine’s father. 

Teacher:  A very stereotypical teacher.

Evan:  A stereotypical jock.

Pat:  Student obsessed with time.

The Chorus:  Like a Greek Chorus, speak in unison.

Other Students:  Other students taking the test.

The Voice:  Voiceover speaking as “The Test”. 

Monologues Samples

Sample # 1

You were nothing before you met me! You were playing Barbies with Betty Finn! You were a Brownie, you were a Bluebird, you were a Girl Scout Cookie! I got you into a popular party! What’s my thanks? It’s on the hallway carpet. I get paid in puke! (pause) Monday morning, you’re history. I’ll tell everyone about tonight. Transfer to Washington High School. Transfer to Jefferson. No one at Westerburg’s going to let you play their reindeer games.

Sample # 2

I lost 75 pounds. I lost 75 pounds! You say you’re sorry? You’re sorry?! You’re sorry?! After I wait for you! No, not just three years! My entire life! After I plan my future around our wedding. After I base my entire concept of self-esteem on the fact that you’re willing to marry me! And you’re sorry! Thank God my parents are dead, this would have killed ’em!

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