THE DOG DOESN'T D!E

by Ariel Everitt

Audition Logistics

Date: Saturday, January 10th

Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: The Independent Comedy Club
2320 Caniff St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
(Located inside Ant Hall, near the back of the building)

How to Sign Up:

Choose one time slot from the list on this form before completion.

Self-Tapes & Inquiries:
Contact the director at everittword@gmail.com.

Show Information

Performance Run: March 13 – March 28, 2026

Schedule: Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00 PM, Sundays @ 4:00 PM

Show Description

When Will and his loyal, goofy dog are barred into an abandoned house by a horde of flesh-eating zombies, there’s no place to go but into the past. Wracked with furious grief after losing his lover, takin0g this out in toxic codependence with Dog, and confronted with a new survivor who will not let any cruelty slide, Will must learn to respect the autonomy of others or lose everyone he loves.

The Dog Doesn’t Die jumps back and forth between the end of one doomed relationship and the beginning of a new one. It is a tense one-act drama interspersed with moments of genuine humor and optimism from a dog who must believe in the good in this devastating world.

Roles

Note: Trans/nonbinary actors are encouraged to audition for any/all roles!

WILL (he/him)

Roughly early 30s; any race/ethnicity.Lonely, brooding, and creative. Having been just 26 when the virus hit, he is emotionally stunted. He cares for others' material needs but desires control to quell his own helplessness. He thinks his way is the only way.

DOG (they/them)

8-year-old German Shepard mix; open to human actors of any race/gender.A "golden retriever" personality: fiercely loyal, obedient, curious, and optimistic. They see the world through a silly, loving lens but are deeply codependent with Will, beaten down by their inequality.

BLAKE (she/her)

20s-30s; any race/ethnicity.A brilliant documentarian. Sharp, quick-witted, patient, and a great listener. She reflects the truth back at people through her camera lens or stories from her filming experience.

C (any pronouns)

20s; any race/ethnicity.A scrappy survivor who takes no sh*t. Wracked with guilt over their siblings' deaths, they have a tough shell and appalling frankness that hides a genuinely caring, inventive MacGyver-like survivor underneath.

Expectations & Details

Expectations: Minimum 10 rehearsals (preferably more). Mix of evenings and weekends depending on cast availability.
Check-In: Arrive at the location before your scheduled slot. Sign in. You will be assigned sides to read on-site.
Audition: Cold reads from provided sides.
Results: Everyone receives communication. You will be notified if you are selected for a callback, cast, or not offered a role.

Accessibility & Inclusion: Planet Ant encourages diverse voices and performers of all backgrounds and experience levels. For accessibility needs, email the host in advance.

What to Bring

Headshot and resume (encouraged but not required)

Contract Details

Paid acting position
Non-union

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