The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow
by Rolin Jones | Directed by Suki
This hilarious and heartfelt “techno-comedy” tells the story of Jennifer Marcus, an agoraphobic computer genius who builds a computer replica of herself, Jenny Chow, to go across the world in search of her biological mother.
AUDITIONS:
Monday, December 1, 2025
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Callbacks will be by invitation only on Saturday, December 6th.
AUDITION INFORMATION:
Please prepare a 1 minute, contemporary monologue (not from the show).
In addition to your prepared monologue, we will provide you with a monologue to read from the show.
Please bring your calendar with any conflicts from December 6th - April 26th.
Non-Equity/Non-Union. Range: $125 - $200 stipend paid at the end of the run.
CASTING: 3 fem | 3 masc
Jennifer Marcus | Fem, 22, Asian-American.
Incredibly smart, sarcastic, and strong willed; but seriously debilitated by her OCD, Anxiety, Agoraphobia, and Germophobia.
Mr. Marcus / Mr. Zhang | Masc, 40s-50s (any ethnicity).
A caring father, sometimes a bit on the lenient side. Conversely, a father who knows nothing of his wife’s first child.
Preston / Terrence / Col. Hubbard / Dr. Yakunin / Voice of Computer / Translator | Masc, 20s-30s. (any ethnicity).
An assortment of people in Jennifer’s life. A mormon who helps Jennifer, a couple government officials, a former professor, a computer program, and a translation software.
Adele Hartwick / Ms. Zhang | Fem, 40s-50s (any ethnicity).
The mother who adopted Jennifer and worked hard to provide for her family, at times to the detriment of their relationships. Conversely, the mother who gave birth to Jennifer and placed her for adoption.
Todd / A Boy | Masc, 20s. (any ethnicity).
A former classmate of Jennifer’s and regular pizza delivery guy. Conversely, the young child belonging to Jennifer’s birth mother and her husband.
Jenny Chow | Fem, 20s, Asian-American.
A flying robot.
The Stagecrafters welcomes performers of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and lived experiences to audition. Each production presents unique casting considerations, yet our commitment to representation, authenticity, and a welcoming environment guides every step of the process.
PERFORMANCES:
April 10, 2026 - April 26, 2026
WHERE:
The Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19118
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