Toledo troupes casting ‘American Hero,’ a dark comedy set in a sub shop

Fran Martone, shown in character for 'Elective Affinities.' will direct 'American Hero." (photo provided)

Actors Collaborative Toledo and The Toledo Repertoire Theatre are casting  their co-production of “American Hero” by Bess Wohl, directed by Fran Martone.

Casting requirements: two women 18-40; two men; two men 35-55. Any ethnicity.

Auditioners must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as per the Toledo Rep’s Board policy.

Click here to sign up for an audition date.

Auditions will be held at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, located at 16 Tenth Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604.

“American Hero” is a supersized dark comedy about life, liberty, and the pursuit of sandwiches.

At a toasted subs franchise in the local mall, three up-and-coming “sandwich artists” a teenager, a single mom, and a downsized refugee from corporate banking—are perfecting the mustard-to-cheese ratio according to the company manual. But when their shot at the American dream is interrupted by a series of strange events, they become unlikely allies in a post-recession world. 

“American Hero” will be performed on May 12-14 at Trinity Episcopal  Church.