Ah, Wilderness! centers of the coming of age of a young man in a small town. In this production, titled "Ah, Wilderness! A Radio Play", seven actors will perform the story as if it is a 1940's radio broadcast. We are interested in vocally agile actors who can portray multiple characters nimbly. Singing and musical talents are a plus.

The production will open at Tao House (Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site), move to the Village Theatre in downtown Danville. It will be remounted in New Ross, Ireland the week of October 12-18 for the Eugene O'Neill International Festival of Theatre.

For further information and submissions, please go to Actor Audition Application - Eugene O'Neill Foundation, Tao House 

Character Breakdown

 Actor 1 – Nat Miller / Salesman

The warm, intelligent, and good-humored patriarch of the Miller family. Calm, thoughtful, and gently witty.

Salesman: A brief comic role—likely a little slurred (thought still clear to the listener), cheerful, and playful in tone.

Actor 2 – Essie Miller

Essie Miller: Nat’s wife.

A devoted mother who balances warmth with a firm sense of propriety. She is loving, perceptive, and flustered by the emotional storms of her children. Strong comic instincts helpful for family banter and a fair amount of likeable overreacting.

Actor 3 – Arthur Miller / David McComber / Wint Selby / Bartender

Arthur Miller: Richard’s older brother. Sensible, reliable, and conventional. An older brother with playful dismissiveness. Proud.

Wint Selby: A charming but questionable influence—smooth, confident, and a bit of a rogue.

David McComber: Muriel’s protective father. Slightly stiff and socially proper, with a tendency toward seriousness and overreaction.

Bartender: A colorful working-class character; grounded, dryly humorous.

Actor 4 – Richard Miller

Richard Miller: The romantic, poetic teenage son of the Miller family. Idealistic, passionate, and melodramatic in the way of young love and youthful rebellion. His journey balances comedy with sincere emotional vulnerability.

Actor 5 – Mildred Miller / Belle / Muriel McComber

Mildred Miller: Richard’s younger sister—bright, curious, and sometimes mischievous.

Belle: A lively woman encountered during Richard’s misadventure—worldly, playful, and warm-hearted with a touch of wry humor.

Muriel McComber: Richard’s sweetheart. Sweet, earnest, and romantic, with a sincere affection for Richard.

Actor 6 – Sid Davis / Tommy / (Possible Norah)

Sid Davis: Essie’s charming but unreliable, drink-loving, brother. A lovable rogue—funny, sentimental, and slightly tragic beneath the humor. Often the source of comic energy.

Tommy: The youngest Miller child—excitable, curious, and energetic.

Possible Norah: A brief additional role – inept young house-helper; vocal gender match not required.

Actor 7 – Lily Miller

Lily Miller: Nat’s sister. Thoughtful, kind, and quietly emotional. She carries an undercurrent of romantic longing connected to Sid, giving the role both tenderness and gentle humor.

Pay

$17/hr minimum wage for estimated 100 hours (Actors will be made employees)