AUDITION NOTICE
Judgement at Nuremberg
by Abby Mann
Directed by: Damon Robison
Genre: Historical Drama
Setting: Nuremberg, Germany, 1947
Abby Mann’s Judgement at Nuremberg is a powerful courtroom drama examining moral responsibility, justice, and complicity in the aftermath of the Holocaust. The play centers on the trial of German judges who used the law to legitimize Nazi atrocities.
PRINCIPAL ROLES
CHIEF JUDGE DAN HAYWOOD
Male, 55–75 | American accent
A senior American judge presiding over the tribunal. Quiet, thoughtful, and deeply principled.
Large role.
DR. ERNST JANNING
Male, 50–75 | German accent
A renowned German jurist and lead defendant. Brilliant, reserved, and ultimately forced to confront his guilt.
Large role.
COLONEL TAD PARKER
Male, 35–55 | American accent
Chief U.S. prosecutor. Forceful, morally driven, and uncompromising in his pursuit of justice.
Large role.
OSCAR ROLFE
Male, 30–45 | German accent
Defense attorney for the accused judges. Charismatic, articulate, and relentless in his arguments.
Large role.
FRAU BERTHOLT
Female, 35–65 | German accent
Widow of a German general. Cultured and composed, she represents the civilian German perspective.
Medium role.
MARIA WALLNER
Female, 25–45 | German accent
A reluctant witness whose life was destroyed by a Nazi-era court ruling. Emotionally demanding role.
Medium role.
RUDOLPH PETERSON
Male, 30–45 | German accent
Victim of forced sterilization under Nazi racial laws. Gentle, damaged, and deeply moving.
Medium role.
CAPTAIN HARRISON BYERS
Male, 25–35 | American accent
Judge Haywood’s idealistic military adjutant. Offers insight into post-war Germany.
Medium role.
EMIL HAHN
Male, 45–75 | German accent
One of the accused judges. Defensive and rigid.
Supporting role.
WERNER LAMPE
Male, 55–85 | German accent
Another defendant judge. Pragmatic and self-justifying.
Supporting role.
ENSEMBLE
Tribunal judges, guards, clerks, journalists, witnesses, officers, and civilians.
Ensemble actors should be comfortable with doubling and accents.
GENERAL NOTES
This is a language-driven, actor-focused production
German accents should be authentic but clear
Roles are open to actors of any ethnicity unless historically essential
Age ranges and accents are flexible based on performance strength
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