All My Sons Auditions

All My Sons by Arthur Miller

Show dates: April 10 – May 2, 2026

directed by Billy Hendrix

Synopsis

All My Sons, Miller’s 1947 masterwork — and his first successful play — is a gripping exploration of family, loyalty, and the cost of the American dream.

Inspired by real events in the aftermath of World War II, respected, self-made business executive Joe Keller prides himself on providing for his wife and their two sons. However, as secrets long buried begin to surface and Joe’s oldest son is missing in the war, peacetime brings little peace of mind.

Confronted by the consequences of his actions, Joe must ask himself, what was he willing to sacrifice for success?

Character Descriptions

***ALL ROLES ARE OPEN….ACTORS NEED TO CONVINCINGLY BE ABLE TO PORTRAY THE AGES OF THESE CHARACTERS.***

Joe Keller — 60  (Lines Kellor)

Joe, 60, was exonerated after being charged with knowingly shipping defective aircraft engine cylinder heads (for Curtiss P-40 Warhawks) from his factory to the military during World War II, causing the deaths of 21 pilots. For over three years he has placed the blame on his partner and former neighbor, Steve Deever, although he himself committed the crime. When the truth comes out, Joe justifies his actions by claiming that he did it for his family.

Kate Keller – 50  (Lines Mother or Kate)  

Kate, 50, knows that Joe is guilty but lives in denial while mourning for her older son Larry, who has been

“missing in action” for three years. She refuses to believe that Larry is dead and maintains that Ann Deever — who returns for a visit at the request of Larry’s brother Chris — is still “Larry’s girl” and also believes that he is coming back.

Chris Keller — 32 (Lines Chris)

Chris, 32, returned home from World War II two years before the play begins, disturbed by the realization that the world was continuing as if nothing had happened. He has summoned Ann Deever to the Keller house in order to ask her hand in marriage, but they’re faced with the obstacle of Kate’s unreasonable conviction that Larry will someday return. Chris idolizes his father, not knowing initially what he has done.

Ann Deever — 26 (Lines Ann)

Ann, 26, arrives at the Keller home having shunned her “guilty” father since his imprisonment. Throughout the play, Ann is often referred to as pretty, beautiful, and intelligent-looking and as “Annie”. She had a relationship with Larry Keller before his disappearance and has since moved on because she knows the truth of his fate. She hopes that the Kellers will consent to her marriage to Larry’s brother, Chris, with whom she has corresponded by mail for two years. Ann is the truth-bearer in the play.

George Deever — 31 (Lines George)

George, 31, is Ann’s older brother: a successful New York lawyer, WWII veteran, and a childhood friend of Chris’s. He initially believed in his father’s guilt, but upon visiting Steve in jail, realizes his innocence and becomes enraged at the Kellers for deceiving him. He returns to save his sister from her marriage to Chris, creating the catalyzing final events.

Dr. Jim Bayliss — 40 (Lines Jim)

Jim, 40, is a successful doctor, but is frustrated with the stifling domesticity of his life. He wants to become a medical researcher, but continues in his job as it pays the bills. He is a close friend to the Keller family and spends a lot of time in their backyard. Lives in Ann’s old house..

Sue Bayliss — 40 (Lines Sue)

Sue, 40, is Jim’s wife: needling and dangerous, but affectionate. She too is a friend of the Keller family, but is secretly resentful of what she sees as Chris’s bad idealistic influence on Jim. 

Frank Lubey — 33 (Lines Frank)

Frank, 33, was always one year ahead of the draft, so he never served in World War II, instead staying home to marry George’s former sweetheart, Lydia. He draws up Larry’s horoscope and tells Kate that Larry must still be alive, because the day he died was meant to be his “favorable day”. This strengthens Kate’s faith and makes it much harder for Ann to move on.

Lydia Lubey — 27 (Lines Lydia)

Lydia, 27, was George’s love interest before the war; after he went away, she married Frank and they soon had three children. She is a model of peaceful domesticity and lends a much-needed cheerful air to several moments of the play.

Bert — 8 (Lines Bert)

Bert, 8, is a little boy who lives in the neighborhood; he is friends with the Bayliss’ son Tommy and frequently visits the Kellers’ yard to play “jail” with Joe. He appears only twice in the play: the first time, his part seems relatively unimportant, but the second time his character is more important as he sparks a verbal attack from mother when mentioning “jail,” which highlights Joe’s secret.