Nutley Little Theatre is diving into Bert V. Royal’s edgy dark comedy Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead—a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt spin on the “Peanuts” gang as troubled teens. Director: Skylar LeRose. Auditions: June 30 & July 1 in Nutley, NJ. Paid community‐theatre stipends.
Talent Application
📅 Key Dates & Details
- Audition Dates:
- Sun, June 30 – 6 PM ➜ 9 PM
- Mon, July 1 – 6 PM ➜ 9 PM
- Venue: Nutley Little Theatre, 47 Erie Pl., Nutley, NJ
- Prep: Sides provided on site—no monologue required.
- Who Can Audition: High-school age ➜ adult, any background or experience.
- Themes: Grief, bullying, identity, mental illness, self-acceptance. Expect strong language & mature content.
🎬 Character Breakdown (ages flexible)
- 🟤 CB – Charlie Brown re-imagined; grieving, introspective, questioning his sexuality.
- 🎹 Beethoven – Music-driven outcast; gay, bullied, withdrawn.
- 😡 Matt – Pigpen grown toxic; aggressive, hiding deep insecurity.
- 🦇 CB’s Sister – Goth chameleon processing loss in her own bizarre style.
- 🌿 Van – Linus as mellow stoner/philosopher.
- 💅 Tricia – Popular mean-girl front masking real doubt.
- 📚 Marcy – Brainy follower torn between cool-kid politics and conscience.
- 🔥 Van’s Sister – Lucy-esque pyromaniac in treatment, witty but wounded.
📝 How to Audition
- Choose a Date: 6/30 or 7/1.
- Arrive Early: Sign-in starts 15 min before.
- Read Sides: Cold reads with scene partners.
- Show Your Range: Drama ➕ dark comedy beats.
No appointment needed, but early arrival guarantees smoother flow.
🔑 Why Jump In?
- Explore controversial, contemporary themes through iconic characters.
- Work with an inclusive, supportive community‐theatre team.
- Add a challenging credit to your résumé—plus a small stipend.
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