Open auditions for End Days by Deborah Zoe Laufer
August 25 and 27, 2025; 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Winner! 2008 American Theatre Critics Association Steinberg Citation
"The universality of the denouement brings this comedy full circle, leaving us to admire the relevancy of Laufer's humor and wisdom of her message." – Variety
Sixteen year-old Rachel Stein is having a bad year. Her father hasn't changed out of his pajamas since 9/11. Her mother has begun a close, personal relationship with Jesus. Her new neighbor, a sixteen-year-old Elvis impersonator, has fallen for her hard. And the Apocalypse is coming Wednesday. Her only hope is that Stephen Hawking will save them all!
Directed by Michael Knight
Produced by Debbie Moylan
Marketed by Bethany Johnson
Stage Manged by Corinne Farnsworth
Performance Dates: November 8, 13 and 15 at 7:30 pm; November 9 at 6 pm
Tentative rehearsal days: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings
City on a Hill Arts seeks a diverse cast and encourages performers of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, ages, and types of ability to audition.
Cast information:
RACHEL STEIN: 16 year-old nihilistic Goth. Feels angry and orphaned since 9/11, as both of her parents withdrew into their own worlds.
SYLVIA STEIN: Her mother. 40’s. Newly Evangelical, with a close, personal relationship with Jesus.
ARTHUR STEIN: Her father. 40’s Deeply depressed.
NELSON STEINBERG: Also 16. Their new neighbor. Passionate about science. Dresses as Elvis; loves Rachel.
JESUS and STEPHEN HAWKING: Played by the same actor.
How to Sign Up: Actors will be seen by appointment in half-hour small group slots. To request a slot, please email director Michael Knight at
a25pZ2h0bTcgfCBtc24gISBjb20= with the dates and times you are available to audition. Walk-ins will be seen, but may have to wait for the next open slot.
All actors will be asked to read monologues or scenes from the play. A prepared piece is not required.
Perusal copies are available to read on site at Fitchburg and Leominster libraries.
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