THE IRISH CURSE
THE IRISH CURSE by Martin Casella
MAY 2 - 24, 2025
Originally presented Off-Broadway in 2010, playwright Martin Casella rewrote the script to include roles for BIPOC actors. This production will be the world premiere production.
SYNOPSIS: In The Irish Curse, size matters to this group of New Yorkers who attend a weekly support group for men with small penises. Held in the basement of St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church in Brooklyn, this Irish “shortcoming” is the focus of their weekly sessions as they commiserate about their ruined lives.
PRODUCTION: Amateur
PAY: $300 stipend.
AUDITION TIMES:
THU Feb 27: 6pm - 8pm
SAT Mar 1: 10am-12pm
PREPARE: We will provide you something to read from the script.
SIGN UP: Email auditions@wssr.org to schedule an appointment.
SCRIPTS: To request a copy of the script please email auditions@wssr.org
LOCATION
The West Side Show Room
1414 N Main St
Rockford, IL 61103
AVAILABLE ROLES
STEPHEN FITZGERALD - Late 30’s. Male. African American.
Tall, handsome, closeted gay cop from the Bronx. He's a moody, taciturn smartass. Lives with his father, who's also a cop. Stephen never sees the glass as half full, although he would probably like to. Speaks with a Bronx accent.
RICK BALDWIN - Early 20s. Male. Asian American.
A physically fit, smart, optimist, fun-loving Staten Island stud who's studying sports medicine at a local NY college. Rick's the kind of guy who paints his face green, drinks a lot and hangs with his buds on St. Patrick's Day. Speaks with a Staten Island/Brooklyn accent.
KEVIN SHAUNESSY - Late 40’s/early 50’s. Male. White/Irish American
A Catholic priest, originally from Boston. He's the principal of a parochial school in Brooklyn Heights which donates rooms to various support groups. A sweet, caring guy with acting aspirations. With steel-grey hair, looks like he could play a priest on TV. Speaks with a Boston accent.
KIERAN RILEY - Late 20s. Male. White/Irish
Nice-looking, middle class guy from Queens who works at a roofing company. Kieran is exuberant, very nervous and very sincere. He's also really Irish and someone you'd want to be your best friend. Speaks with an Irish accent.
CONTENT
Profanity, Adult Language, Adult Humor
REHEARSALS
The Irish Curse rehearsals start March 20, 2025. Attendance is required at all scheduled rehearsals. We will schedule 3-5 rehearsals per week during the following times slots:
Mon-Fri: 6-10pm
Sat: 9-12pm, 1-5pm, 6-10pm
Sun: 1-5pm, 6-10pm
TECH REHEARSALS
Attendance is required at all tech rehearsals. You are expected to stay after Dress and Preview rehearsals for notes.
SUN Apr 27: 10am-10pm TECH
TUE Apr 29: 6pm CALL, 7pm DRESS
WED Apr 30: 6pm CALL, 7pm DRESS
THU May 1: 6pm CALL, 7pm PREVIEW
PERFORMANCES
FRI May 2: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW
SAT May 3: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW
SUN May 4: 3pm CALL, 4pm SHOW
THU May 8: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW (ADD)
FRI May 9: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW
SAT May 10: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW
SUN May 11: 3pm CALL, 4pm SHOW
THU May 15: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW (ADD)
FRI May 16: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW
SAT May 17: 1pm CALL, 2pm SHOW (ADD)
SAT May 17: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW
SUN May 18: 3pm CALL, 4pm SHOW
THU May 22: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW (EXT)
FRI May 23: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW (EXT)
SAT May 24: 1pm CALL, 2pm SHOW (EXT)
SAT May 24: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW (EXT)
(ADD) indicates possible added dates
(EXT) indicates possible extension dates
BRUSH UP REHEARSALS
THU May 8: 6-8pm
THU May 15: 6-8pm
PRODUCTION TEAM
Directed by Epic Jones
Production Manager: Colin Meyer