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The Greenbelt Arts Center presents
THE HOT L BALTIMORE by Lanford Wilson
Auditions will be held at The Greenbelt Arts Center (123 Centerway Greenbelt, MD 20770)
Sunday, July 13 from 1- 4 pm
Tuesday, July 15 from 7:30 -10:30 pm
Callbacks by invitation will be on Thursday, July 17
If you are unable to attend auditions in person, please email the director to arrange a video submission.
***Greenbelt Arts Center is an all-volunteer theater. All roles are open and unpaid.***
The production will be directed by Seth Ghitelman.
Performances will be October 3-18, 2025
AUDITION INFO
Actors will need to fill out an audition form and submit a resume and headshot if available by email to the director. Actors must note their conflicts throughout the rehearsal process and run of the show.
To reserve an audition slot, sign up here.
You will be asked to present a contemporary comedic monologue, no longer than 90 seconds. Prepared, memorized monologues are preferred. However, actors may bring a copy of a monologue to read., There will be printed monologues available if you do not have one. Walk-ups are permitted, but we will accommodate them only as time allows.
SCHEDULE INFO
Rehearsals will typically be held three or four times a week, on both weeknights and weekends, depending on cast availability. The first rehearsal will on Saturday July 20.
Tech and dress rehearsals begin September 27.
Performances will run three weekends, October 3-18. Performances will be Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 PM, on all 3 weeks, and a Sunday matinees on October 5 and 12 at 2 pm
Brush-up rehearsals may be held Thursday evenings before Friday performances.
Cast attendance is required at all rehearsals as called by the director and stage manager, unless a conflict has been previously indicated. Cast must be available for all tech and dress rehearsals, performances, and brush ups.
** If you have any questions, please email the director.
SHOW SYNOPSIS
The play is set in a rundown hotel lobby in Baltimore during the early 1970s, focusing on the residents as they face the impending closure of their home and reflect on their lives and dreams amidst societal decline.
CONTENT ADVISORY
• Coarse Language
• Sexual References and Discussions
• Some Characters will appear in minimal attire including underwear only.
SETTING
Baltimore, Memorial Day 1972
CHARACTERS
The director desires to produce a cast that is representative of the population of Baltimore in the 70’s. Some of the roles listed will have a specific race while others will be open. The open roles will be marked with an “*”.
Bill Lewis (Male, Black 30-40) Night Clerk at the hotel. Serious about his work. He tries to keep things serious. Has a protective and genuine relationship with the Girl.
Girl (Female, White 20-30) Call girl. A free spirit in an unlikely profession. She has a deep curiosity. She is a romantic.
Millie (Female 70+) * Retired Waitress. She has many memories of the city’s better days. An elegant woman with a belief in spiritualism.
Mrs. Bellotti (Female 50-60) * Mother of a former tenant. Stuck in a battle between her troubled adult son and ailing husband. Looking for any ally she can find.
April Green (Female 30-40) * Prostitute. A pragmatist. She calls them as she sees them.
Mr. Morse (Male 70+) * Resident. Craggy and slow moving with sense of outrage at the world and people.
Jackie (Female, White 25-30) A dreamer in cowboy boots and denim jacket. Always looking out for her brother and herself in a world which is stacked against them. She is always on the edge. Should be able to present a masculine look.
Jamie (Male, White 25-30) Jackie’s younger brother. Small, wiry and a bit slow. Browbeaten by his sister.
Mr. Katz (Male, Black 30-50) Hotel Manager. Commands authority and is no nonsense.
Suzy (Female, 30-40) * Prostitute. Romantic but hard as nails.
Paul Grainger III (Male, White 20-25) Student. His quest to locate his grandfather is part of his search for himself.
Mrs. Oxenham (Female, Black 40-50) Day desk clerk. Quick speaking with no commerce.
Suzy’s John, Cab Driver, Delivery Boy (Male, 20 -30) * Walk-on roles.
** Again, if you have any questions, please email the director.