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Whether you have worked with us before or are discovering JTO for the first time, we invite you to explore our upcoming audition opportunities. We welcome performers from across the Oklahoma theatre community and value a collaborative, respectful, and supportive creative process.
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Auditions for Brooklyn Boy
By Donald Margulies
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 1 PM – 4 PM
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
Rehearsals are March 1-11, 2027 with
performances on March 13 & 14, 2027
Please prepare a short monologue for your audition
ABOUT THE PLAY
What happens when coming home means facing everything you left behind?
In Donald Margulies’ funny and poignant Brooklyn Boy, novelist Eric Weiss finds professional success just as his personal life begins to unravel. His marriage is ending, his father is seriously ill, and an old friend challenges him to reckon with his past. Jewish Theatre of Oklahoma is seeking actors who can bring humor, warmth, and emotional depth to this story of family, friendship, and belonging.
Available Roles
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40s-50s
A successful novelist whose autobiographical novel has become a bestseller. Intelligent, ambitious and articulate, Eric is also emotionally guarded and conflicted about his family, his marriage and his success.
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70s-80s
Eric’s father, a longtime Brooklyn shoe salesman who is seriously ill. Proud and traditional, Manny loves his son but has difficulty expressing his feelings and understanding Eric’s choices.
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40s-50s
Eric’s old Brooklyn friend. Warm, opinionated and loyal, Ira has remained in the neighborhood and sometimes resents Eric’s success and departure from Brooklyn.
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40s-50s
Eric’s wife, also a writer. Their marriage is ending. Intelligent and perceptive, Nina knows Eric well and is not afraid to challenge him. -
20s
A young university student and aspiring writer who meets Eric at a book signing. Bright, energetic and fascinated by Eric and his work.
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40s-50s
A Hollywood film producer interested in turning Eric’s novel into a movie. Confident, fast-talking and commercially minded.
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A young actor being considered to play Eric in the film adaptation. Charming and self-assured, Tyler has his own interpretation of Eric and his story.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Dr. Roberta Sloan
jewishtheatreok@yahoo.com
We hope you will consider auditioning and look forward to seeing you!