Courtney vs Cancer - (non Annoyance)
- Jennifer Estlin
- Aug 21, 2025
- 1 min read
Courtney vs Cancer
Thanks for your interest in auditioning for Courtney vs. Cancer!
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY THROUGH VIDEO SUBMISSIONS. Form will close on August 31st. Callbacks (if needed) will be held at the iO Theatre, Saturday, September 6th, 7-9pm, Studio A.
COURTNEY V. CANCER Written by Courtney Farney
Courtney vs. Cancer is a new, one act, dark comedy that follows 26-year-old Courtney, as she confronts her real life cancer diagnosis. Told from her perspective and joined by 6 ensemble members playing the various roles in her life, she delves into the harrowing and often tragically comedic memories from her days as a cancer patient. The play is performed like a scrapbook of woven vignettes.
AUDITION INFORMATION - We are looking for two female / non-binary identifying performers to complete our ensemble of 6.
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