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Ronnie Marmo, the writer and performer of the hit show, "I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce" directed by Chicago's own, Joe Mantegna is coming BACK to Chicago with a new show! Marmo will be directing the Chicago Premiere of 'Bill W and Dr Bob'. A powerful, funny and profoundly inspirational story detailing the events that led to the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous. Over the last 2 decades, Marmo has directed 5 productions & over 400 performances of this show across theaters, AA conventions & special engagements.

[BILL W] 38 to 42 years old, white male. A charismatic with a commanding presence. A visionary who is full of energy. Can talk a dog off a meat wagon. He was a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

[DR. BOB] 50 to 60 years old, white male. A surgeon and a simple man from Akron, Ohio. The voice of reason. Dr. Bob was a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

[LOIS WILSON] 38 to 45 years old, white female. A 1930's classic look. From a upper class family. Lois was Bill W's wife and the co-founder of Al-Anon.

[ANNE SMITH] 50 to 60 years old, white female. A very warm but no-nonsense woman from Akron, Ohio. Dr. Bob's wife.

[MAN] 38 to 50 years old, male. To play many different roles. Must be able to do a New York and a Southern accent. Looking for a versatile actor who can bring something new and different to each character.

[WOMAN] 38 to 50 years old, female. To play many different roles. Must be able to do a New York and a Southern accent. Looking for a versatile actress who can bring something new and different to each character.

Storyline: A powerful, funny and profoundly inspirational story detailing the events that led to the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous. In 1929, famous New York stockbroker Bill Wilson crashed along with the stock market and becomes a hopeless drunk. Dr. Bob Smith, a surgeon from Akron Ohio, was also an alcoholic for 30 years, often going into the operating room under the influence. The story is told through an astonishing series of events leading up to that chance meeting that changed the world over a cup of coffee, as well as the story of their wives who founded Al-Anon. The play artfully illustrates Bill and Bob's journey from the pain and isolation of alcoholism to the hope and inspiration they find in sobriety and help.

Director: Ronnie Marmo
Writer: Samuel Shem, Janey Surrey
Casting Director: Janelle Gaeta
Audition Date(s): Virtual being held through Jan 26th
Rehearsal Date(s): TBD, begin February, 2024 (a few days a week)
Preview Date(s): March 7, 8, 2024
Performance Date(s): Starts March 9, 2024 (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays), 8 week run
Rate of Pay: $30/show stipend, 3-5 shows/weekend + $250 flat rate for rehearsals
Location: Chicago, IL Venue: Biograph Theater in Chicago