Welch Works Entertainment is now accepting video submissions for the upcoming Productions.

SEEKING:

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (Edward Albee)
Directed by Herbert Welch

COMPENSATION
$350 weekly
Plus flight, housing, transportation, and gym membership (if not local)

SCHEDULE
Travel Day: August 2, 2026
First Rehearsal: August 3, 2026
Opening: August 21, 2026
Closing: August 26, 2026

STORY
George, a history professor, and his wife Martha return home late after a faculty party. What begins as a late-night drink with a younger couple quickly escalates into a volatile night of alcohol-fueled psychological games, emotional confrontation, and escalating conflict. As the evening progresses, long-buried tensions surface, and the fragile illusions within both marriages begin to collapse, ultimately exposing a devastating shared truth at the center of George and Martha’s relationship.

CHARACTERS
GEORGE (46): Associate professor of history. Intelligent, dry, and observant, George is outwardly subdued but highly strategic and psychologically sharp. He uses wit and manipulation as tools for self-protection and control. Beneath his sarcasm lies deep emotional pain and a complex, enduring attachment to Martha.

MARTHA (52): Daughter of the college president and George’s wife. Bold, charismatic, and commanding with a sharp tongue and strong presence. She dominates social interactions but is driven by emotional frustration, vulnerability, and a deep need for connection.

NICK (28): A young biology professor new to the college. Ambitious, controlled, and career-focused. As the night unfolds, he becomes increasingly entangled in George and Martha’s psychological games, revealing a willingness to compromise his values for advancement and influence.

HONEY (26): Nick’s wife. Initially naïve and socially reserved, she gradually reveals quiet perceptiveness beneath her innocence. As she drinks and the evening intensifies, she becomes increasingly aware that something is deeply unstable beneath the surface of the gathering.

MEMPHIS (Original Musical)
DIRECTOR Herbert Welch
CHOREOGRAPHER TBD

COMPENSATION $300–$1200 flat stipend plus flight, housing, transportation, and gym membership (if not local)

SCHEDULE Travel Day: August 2, 2026 (to Orlando) | First Rehearsal: August 3, 2026 | Opening: August 21, 2026 | Closing: August 24, 2026

ABOUT THE SHOW Memphis is set in the 1950s birthplace of rock and roll, following the underground clubs, radio stations, and recording studios of Beale Street. It follows Huey Calhoun, a charismatic white DJ who breaks racial barriers by bringing R&B music to a wider audience, and Felicia Farrell, a gifted Black singer whose talent and ambition draw him in. As their connection deepens into a forbidden romance, they are forced to confront segregation, family pressure, and the social consequences of crossing deeply enforced racial boundaries in 1950s Memphis.

ROLES AVAILABLE

HUEY – Caucasian, 20s–30s. High-energy, fast-talking, charismatic DJ who talks his way into a radio career and becomes obsessed with R&B music. His refusal to acknowledge racial barriers leads to a risky and transformative relationship with Felicia. Strong tenor with pop/rock/R&B style.

FELICIA – African American, 20s–30s. Talented, emotionally grounded R&B singer with a powerful high belt. Intelligent and self-aware, she enters a forbidden relationship with Huey while fully understanding the risks in segregated 1950s Memphis.

DELRAY – African American male, 30s–40s. Protective older brother and club owner. Practical, grounded, and deeply aware of racial realities. Strong baritenor with pop/rock/R&B vocals.

GLADYS – Caucasian female, 40s–60s. Huey’s strong-willed mother. Hardworking, traditional, and deeply loving but concerned for her son’s choices. Strong alto/belt with comedic and emotional range.

GATOR – African American male, 20s–30s. Quiet bartender who has been nonverbal since childhood trauma. Gradually finds his voice again. Strong actor with R&B baritenor vocals and comedic timing.

BOBBY – African American male, 30s–40s. Janitor with big personality and heart. Features strong gospel vocals and a dance break in “Big Love.”

MR. SIMMONS – Caucasian male, 40s–60s. Conservative radio station owner who becomes open to Huey’s success when he recognizes commercial potential. Strong character actor with singing ability.

MALE ENSEMBLE – All ethnicities, 20s–40s. Strong singers and athletic dancers for multiple roles.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE – All ethnicities, 20s–40s. Strong singers and athletic dancers with advanced movement ability.

TO SUBMIT:
Please email your self-tape submission to: welchworksentertainment@gmail.com
Include the following materials:

• Acting reel

• Singing reel

• Headshot

• Resume

We will contact only those selected to move forward, but we sincerely appreciate every submission and will do our best to review all materials.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Friday, May 1st, 2026 (End of Day)