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Constellations by Nick Payne
What if every moment in our lives was just one of infinite possibilities? What if each choice we make—or don’t make—splits the world into a new universe, a new timeline, a new version of ourselves? In Nick Payne’s critically acclaimed play Constellations, these mind-bending questions come to life through a remarkably intimate and emotional love story.
At the center of this poetic and innovative work are Marianne, a theoretical physicist, and Roland, a beekeeper. Their relationship unfolds across a multitude of parallel universes, with scenes repeating in variation, shifting subtly or drastically based on a single gesture, a different word, or a change of heart.
To be directed by J. R. Sullivan, SDC, previously artistic director of Pearl Theatre Company, New York. www.jrsullivan.net
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CASTING NOTICE
Initial Auditions: July 7, 8, 9 @ 4 – 8pm CST
Callbacks: July 11 or 12
In-Person: Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, 2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago
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Audition Instructions: Please upload your headshot and resume after signing up for an audition time.
PREPARE: One monologue; one scene from the script, reader will be present at audition
Marianne Scene
Roland Scene
CONTEXT: Constellations by Nick Payne is part of Athenaeum Center’s Fall 2025 series Entangled Beauty: Conversations on Quantum Science. It uses the theory of multiverses, an implication of at least one interpretation of quantum physics, as a springboard for action. Prismatic, multifaceted, “Constellations is a play about free will and friendship; it’s also about quantum multiverse theory, love, and honey.”
TRACKS of CHARACTERS:
Marianne (female, any ethnicity, 20s – 30s) – A theoretical physicist – SIDES HERE
Roland (male, any ethnicity, 20s – 30s) – A beekeeper – SIDES HERE
SCHEDULE: Production spans August 12 through October 19
Rehearsals: August 12
Tech Week: September 8
Shows: September 12 – October 19
Material to Prepare:
"PREPARE: A 2-minute monologue from a contemporary play; one scene from the script as follows [the reader will be present at the audition]
Marianne Scene (linked above)
Roland Scene (linked above)
Time Commitment:
Production Schedule spans August 12 through October 19
Rehearsals: Start August 12
Tech Week: September 8
Shows: September 12 – October 19
Character Type/Restrictions:
Marianne (female, any ethnicity, 20s - 30s) - A theoretical physicist
Roland (male, any ethnicity, 20s – 30s) – A beekeeper
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