fences
WRITTEN BY
August Wilson
Directed by
Onyx Keesha
Synopsis
Welcome to 1950s Pittsburgh, where Troy Maxson—a garbage collector with a past as a star in the Negro Leagues—is trying to hold his family together while wrestling with the pain of dreams deferred by systemic racism. His frustrations spill over, shaping his relationships with his wife, children, and closest friend. As Troy builds a physical fence around his home, he also constructs emotional barriers that threaten to push away those who love him most. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play dives deep into themes of love, duty, family, and the long shadow of racial inequity, offering a raw and honest look at one man’s battle with his past and his hope for the future.
audition information
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Please submit your headshot and resume to auditions@oartsco.com prior to the audition date.
AUDITION TIMES
Auditions will take place on Sunday January 19th starting at 3:00. You will be notified of your time slot no later than Friday January 17th.
LOCATION
Mark Squared Studios, 2321 4th Street Suite 201, Tucker, Georgia 30084, 770-369-6306
production notes
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Regular rehearsals are held on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Mark Squared Studios.
TECH REHEARSAL
Tech rehearsal will take place from March 3rd – 6th. Please note that tech rehearsal is MANDATORY for all actors.
COMMITMENT
This production requires full commitment due to the tight rehearsal and performance schedule.
CONFLICTS
All actors should have their conflicts listed at time of auditions.
COMPENSATION
A modest stipend will be provided to each actor.
Questions?
Email us at auditions@oartsco.com
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
TROY MAXSON
(MALE: 50-60)
A proud, bitter, and complicated man in his 50s. Troy is the patriarch of the Maxson family and a former Negro League baseball player whose missed opportunities fuel his resentments.
ROSE MAXSON
(Female: 50-60)
Troy’s devoted and loving wife. Rose is a strong, compassionate woman who maintains the stability of her family despite Troy’s flaws. She dreams of a better life for herself and her loved ones.
CORY MAXSON
(Male: 17-23)
Troy and Rose’s teenage son. Cory is ambitious and hopeful, with dreams of playing college football, but he faces his father’s opposition and struggles to assert his independence.
JIM BONO
(Male: 50-60)
Troy’s best friend and confidant. Bono is a loyal and good-natured man who provides perspective and support as Troy navigates his struggles.
GABRIEL MAXSON
(Male: 40-50)
Troy’s younger brother who suffered a head injury during World War II, leaving him mentally impaired. Gabriel is a sweet and childlike character who believes he is the archangel Gabriel.
LYONS MAXSON
(Male: 30-40)
Troy’s son from a previous relationship. Lyons is a struggling musician who frequently borrows money from his father and represents a different path in life.
RAYNELL MAXSON
(Female: 6-10)
Troy’s young daughter from an extramarital affair. Raynell is innocent and represents hope for the future.
