Death of a Salesman

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Death of a Salesman

Audition Notice

The Citadel Theatre’s Production of

Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller
Directed by Daryl Cloran

This timeless classic follows Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career, as he struggles to reconcile his aspirations with reality. Burdened by unfulfilled dreams and familial tensions, Willy’s journey reveals deep truths about ambition, identity, and legacy. Set against a shifting backdrop of the past and present, this poignant drama delves into the fragile human spirit, the pursuit of success, and the yearning for validation.

EDMONTON CONTRACT DATES:
Rehearsal Starts: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
First preview: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Opening: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Closing: Sunday, February 15, 2026

 

Audition Information

AUDITIONS IN EDMONTON: Thursday, March 6.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:

  • We welcome interest from Edmonton-based actors only.
  • All submissions should include ONE PDF FILE with both a Headshot and a Resume.
  • Email submission to auditions@citadeltheatre.com. Write “Salesman” in the subject line and indicate the role you are interested in in the body of the email. We accept online submissions only.
  • Audition materials will be made available to selected Artists.
  • While we thank all those who submit, only those selected to audition will be contacted.
  • THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR EDMONTON IS FEBRUARY 21.

Character Breakdown

  • Actors are welcome to submit for any roles of interest. Please Note: The Citadel Theatre is committed to authentic representation and encourages actors to submit for roles that align with their personal lived experiences, including but not limited to cultural specificity, disability, LGBTQ+ identities, or religious affiliations.
  • The pronouns and ages listed are those of the characters.
  • The roles of Willy and Linda Loman have been cast.

Biff Loman – 34. He/Him. Any Ethnicity. Willy and Linda’s elder son. Biff led a charmed life in high school as a football star with scholarship prospects and many friends and admirers. He failed math, however, and did not have enough credits to graduate. He is grasping for answers in life, having worked as farm labourer for years and still unable to meet his father’s standards of success. Over the course of the play, he has the revelation that he, like his father, is not destined for greatness.

Happy Loman – 32. He/Him. Any Ethnicity. Willy and Linda’s younger son. Happy has lived in Biff’s shadow all of his life, but he compensates by nurturing his relentless sex drive and professional ambition. Although he works as an assistant to an assistant buyer in a department store, Happy presents himself as supremely important.

The Woman – 40-55. She/Her. Any Ethnicity. Willy’s mistress when Happy and Biff were in high school. A secretary Willy met on his sales route.

Uncle Ben – 60+. He/Him. Any Ethnicity. Willy’s wealthy older brother. He made a fortune in Africa by the time he was 21 years old. Ben has recently died and appears only in Willy’s “daydreams.” Willy regards Ben as a symbol of the success that he so desperately craves for himself and his sons.

Charley – 50+. He/Him. Any Ethnicity. The Loman’s next-door neighbor. Charley owns a successful business and his son, Bernard, is a wealthy, important lawyer. Charley gives Willy money to pay his bills, and Willy reveals at one point that Charley is his only friend.

Bernard – Early 30s. He/Him. Any Ethnicity. Charley’s son. Although Willy used to mock Bernard for studying hard, Bernard always loved Willy’s sons dearly and regarded Biff as a hero. Bernard provided Biff with answers while they were in high school and attempted to help Biff study so that he would graduate. He is now a successful lawyer

Jenny – 20-30. She/Her. Any Ethnicity. Charley’s secretary. Also plays Miss Forsythe – A young woman that Happy and Biff meet at Frank’s Chop House.

Letta – 20-30. She/Her. Any Ethnicity. Friend to Miss Forsythe. A young woman that Happy and Biff meet at Frank’s Chop House.

Howard Wagner – 30-40. He/Him. Any Ethnicity. Willy’s boss. Howard inherited the company from his father. Though much younger than Willy, Howard treats Willy with condescension and eventually fires him, despite Willy’s wounded assertions that he named Howard at his birth. Also plays: Stanley, the waiter at Frank’s Chop House.

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commitments

The Citadel Theatre is in the heart of amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, AB), and we are proud to call Treaty 6 territory home. As a regional theatre, it is integral that we ensure that the stories we tell, as well as the composition of our artists, board, staff, students, and audience are reflective of the diverse lived experiences in this dynamic city. We encourage submissions from professional artists who self-identify as members of under-represented communities. For more on Citadel Theatre’s Equity, Inclusivity, and Diversity commitments, please visit: https://bit.ly/CitadelEDI

If there are any potential barriers (language, disability, or any other considerations) preventing you from applying to audition please let us know and we will work with you to overcome them.

Accessibility: Citadel Theatre’s rehearsal facilities are accessible. Our building is equipped with elevators and numerous accessible washrooms. The Shoctor Theatre stage and backstage are accessible to artists that have mobility access needs; the backstage area includes elevator access, accessible washrooms (including roll in showers), and an accessible dressing room. Please let us know if you have any questions about the physical layout of our spaces, or other access needs. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/CitadelAccessibility.