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Breakdown
REMAINDER OF 2016-17 SEASON PLAYS
COMPANY
Music/Lyrics Stephen Sondheim
Book George Furth
Dir Freddie Ashley
7/30 - 9/4/16
THIS SHOW IS FULLY CAST.
Actors may be considered for possible replacements if needed.
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APPROPRIATE
By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Dir Freddie Ashley
10/29 - 11/30/16
SEEKING: 4F, 3M, 1 Boy
Antoinette “Toni” Lafayette:
Female. Late 40’s-early 50’s. Caucasian. Sister to “Bo” and Frank. In charge – seemingly – until she is not.
Rhys Thurston:
Male. Late teens. Caucasian. Toni’s son. Recently in trouble over charges of the prescription drug-selling variety.
Beauregarde “Bo” Lafayette:
Male. Late 40’s-early 50’s. Caucasian. Brother to “Toni” and Frank. Husband to Rachel.
Rachael Kramer-Lafayette:
Female. Mid to late 40’s. Caucasian. Jewish. Bo’s wife. Cassidy’s mother. The Outsider.
Cassidy “Cassie” Kramer-Lafayette:
Female. Early teens. Caucasian. Bo and Rachel’s daughter.
Ainsley Kramer-Lafayette:
Male. A child. Caucasian. Bo and Rachel’s son. Active and curious. Non-speaking.
François “Franz/Frank” Lafayette:
Male. late 30’s to early 40’s. Caucasian. Younger brother to “Toni” and “Bo.” Once cared for his now-deceased father. Changed his name and moved to the West Coast after trouble of the sex crimes variety.
River Rayner:
Female. Early 20’s but looks younger. Caucasian. Franz/Frank’s fiancé. Into spiritualism/naturalism. Believes in ghosts.
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THE CRUCIBLE
By Arthur Miller
Dir Freddie Ashley
1/21 - 2/19/17
SEEKING: 9F, 9M
THE PARRIS HOUSEHOLD
Reverend Samuel Parris:
Male. 40-50. All ethnicities. Minister of the church in Salem; a widower, with no interest in children, he has been left to raise a young daughter; self-righteous, austere and controlling; protective of his reputation and assets; paranoid that his enemies are attempting to overthrow him; his power and status within the community are irrevocably undermined when his young daughter is seemingly possessed by the devil.
Betty Parris:
Female. 13-19. All ethnicities. Youngest of the afflicted girls and Abigail's adopted sister; joins the group of girls crying witchcraft; fearful, nervous, easily intimidated by Abigail.
Tituba:
Female. 30-50. Reverend Parris' slave, born in Barbados and brought to Salem; wary and cautious, she is aware of the tenuousness of her situation and her lack of agency or power; exhausted and worn down after years of abuse; spiritual; rooted in a cultural tradition that is perceived as completely foreign by the small, insular Salem community.
THE PROCTOR HOUSEHOLD
John Proctor:
Male. 30-40. All ethnicities. Farmer; independent, forthright, opinionated; deeply complicated; despises hypocrisy, most especially in himself; has little patience for the pretense and duplicity of the church or for making a show of his devotion; tormented by guilt over his recent affair with Abigail Williams; his combination of skepticism and outspokenness makes him especially dangerous in the eyes of his righteous neighbors.
Elizabeth Proctor:
Female. 30-40. All ethnicities. John Proctor's wife; honest, proud, faithful, and principled; a person who sees little or no latitude when it comes to what is right; at times, her rigid austerity tips toward coldness; deeply hurt by her husband's infidelity, but still loves him fiercely.
THE GIRLS
Abigail Williams:
Female. 18-20s. All ethnicities. Young adult to play age 17; Reverend Parris' niece; impulsive, strong-willed, passionate, with a present sexuality and a fiery temper; keenly aware of her own power, she is ruthless in her pursuit of getting what she wants.
Mary Warren:
Female. 13-19. All ethnicities. The Proctors' serving girl, who joins Abigail in crying witchcraft; timid and emotionally fragile; particularly susceptible to persuasion and coercion by stronger personalities; while she is not immune to the heady rush of her newfound power, she struggles with her conscience when she sees the pain caused by the girls' accusations.
Mercy Lewis:
Female. 13-19. All ethnicities. The Putnams’ serving girl and one of the girls who joins the group crying witchcraft; clever and sly; friend and confidant of Abigail's, she functions as Abigail's lieutenant and second in command.
Susannah Walcott:
Female. 13-19. All ethnicities. One of the girls who joins Abigail in crying witchcraft; nervous and worried.
THE VILLAGERS
Giles Corey:
Male. 50-80. All ethnicities. A farmer; salt of the earth, plainspoken, hardworking; man of the land, who is still physically powerful; straightforward and unrefined; has little formal education and relies on his common sense, which he finds more relevant than the dominant public opinion; provocative; speaks before thinking; underneath this rebellious attitude resides a good heart.
Rebecca Nurse:
Female. 50-80. All ethnicities. An elder of the Salem community; pious, kind, patient and virtuous; her age, combined with the respect she has earned from the community, has made her unafraid to voice her opinions; appalled by the behavior of the court, she stands solidly in the path of the tidal wave of fear, hatred and bigotry until it engulfs her.
Thomas Putnam:
Male, 40-60. All ethnicities. A wealthy landowner in Salem; savvy, politic, shrewd; even in the furor and chaos of the trials, he is able to see opportunity for profit.
Ann Putnam:
Female. 40-60. All ethnicities. Wife of Thomas Putnam; brittle, fretful, and anxious; haunted by the loss of her seven children, her grief has left her embittered and resentful of others' good fortunes; role will likely double with Martha Corey: Giles Corey’s wife; Sarah Good: a homeless woman and one of the first accused of witchcraft; eccentric, slovenly, and prone to inappropriate outbursts, her unbecoming behavior sets her apart from the rest of the community.
Francis Nurse:
Male. Ages 50-80. All ethnicities. Elder of Salem and the husband of Rebecca Nurse; an upstanding member of the community; honest and straightforward; when his wife is accused he comes to her aid and attempts to reason with the court for her release.
THE COURT
Ezekiel Cheever:
Male. 30-50. All ethnicities. Officer of the court; takes his responsibilities to the court extremely seriously and does its bidding even when it involves arresting friends and neighbors; torn between duty and humanity; role will likely double with George Herrick: marshal of the court; sympathetic and kind to the accused who are under his watch; attentive to his duties, but not overzealous; and Hopkins: a guard in the prison.
Judge George Danforth:
Male. 50-70. All ethnicities. Deputy Governor of Massachusetts; called to Salem to preside over the trials; imperious, absolute, commanding; relishes his own power; knows the law and is unwilling to deviate from it or entertain exceptions or opposing views; not afraid to use his position and authority to bully suspects and dissenters.
Judge John Hawthorne:
Male. 40-50. All ethnicities. Judge presiding over the trials, second in command to Judge Danforth; confident and resolute; believes strongly in his own authority and importance; willfully ignorant to any dissent voiced by the community.
OTHER
Reverend John Hale:
Male. 30-60. All ethnicities. Respected minister and expert on witchcraft; brought to Salem to judge the veracity of the girl's claims; observant, judicious, rational; a man of faith; he truly believes in his power to heal and return individuals to God; believes honestly in the trials until they begin to veer out of control.
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THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA McBRIDE
By Matthew Lopez
Directed by Portia Krieger
March 18 – April 16, 2017
What do you do when your Elvis act gets the axe? With a pregnant wife, an empty bank account and an eviction notice coming his way, Casey has no choice but to trade his jumpsuit for sequins and strut his stuff as the Florida panhandle’s newest drag queen. This music-filled comedy about finding your true voice will leave you laughing and rooting for the underdog.
SEEKING: 1F, 4M
Casey:
Male. 20’s. Caucasian. Southern. Jo’s husband. An Elvis impersonator. A damn good one. Played high school football but was also in drama club. Plays guitar and sings very well. Also plays Georgia McBride: A drag queen with a Southern/country aesthetic– initially reluctant to do drag but ultimately very, very good at it – show stopping in fact.
Jo:
Female. 20’s. African-American. From Tallahassee, FL. Casey’s wife. A waitress. Loving. The practical one.
Miss Tracy Mills:
Male. 40’s–50’s. Caucasian. Elegant, old school drag queen. She impersonates the icons. A natural leader with “the show must go on” attitude. Also plays Bobby: Tracy’s given name/name out of drag. Eddie’s cousin.
Miss Anorexia (Rexy) Nervosa:
Male. 20’s–30’s. Any ethnicity. A drag queen. Not so elegant. A heavy drinker. Proud of her heritage. Jason: Casey and Jo’s landlord, neighbor and close friend. Chill and open-minded.
Eddie:
Male. Male. 50’s–60’s. Caucasian. Southern. A blue jeans, flannel shirt, cap and sunglasses kind of a guy. A businessman at heart. Owner and emcee of Cleo’s Lounge in Panama City Beach, FL. Tracy/Bobby’s cousin.
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FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS
By Suzan-Lori Parks
Directed by Martin Wilkins
June 3 – July 2, 2017
Offered his freedom in exchange for fighting for the Confederacy, a slave named Hero begins an epic journey. His odyssey takes him through the battles of war, and he soon understands the cost of freedom, the heartbreak of love – and the enduring power of home. Suzan-Lori Parks’ acclaimed masterpiece is one of the most celebrated American plays of the past decade.
SEEKING: 1F, 5M + 4-5F or M
(10 total if Musician doubles as Chorus member)
Musician:
Male or Female. African-American. A slave. Sings at the top of each Part.
PRINCIPALS
Hero/Ulysses:
Male. 30’s–40’s. African-American. A slave. Handsome, stubborn, determined. Proud. He cuts an impressive figure, but there’s “something broken inside.” The master’s favorite, he has been promised his freedom if he will follow his master into war. Presented with an unimaginable choice, Hero is unsure of how to proceed after spending a lifetime regarding himself as someone else’s property.
Penny:
Female. 20’s–30’s. African-American. A slave. Lover to Hero and later Homer in Hero’s absence. Hero’s confidant. Smart. Emotional. Passionate. Doesn’t want him to follow his master to war but promises to wait for Hero.
Homer:
Male. 30’s–early 40’s. African-American. A slave. Charming and quick witted. In love with Penny. Rash and impulsive, he has run away from the plantation so many times that his master had his foot cut off. He is outspoken and opinionated. His love and respect for Hero is profound, but he’s unafraid to go toe to toe when he disagrees with him.
The Oldest Old Man/Oddsee Dog:
Male. 50’s–70’s+. African-American. A slave and Hero’s adoptive father. He may be old as time, but he hasn’t grown soft in his old age, and he still possesses the soul and inner fire of a young man. The fight is still strong in him. Proud of his son. Also plays Oddsee, Hero’s talkative dog who has gone missing in Part 1 and precedes him home from battle in Part 3.
Colonel:
Male. Male. 30’s–50’s. Caucasian. Rebel/Confederate. Master of Hero and the slaves of Part 1. Owner of the west Texas plantation in Parts 1 and 3. Capturer of Smith, a Yankee soldier, in Part 2. A mixture of compassion and cruelty, he is philosophical and sometimes humorous. Promised Hero his freedom once before.
Smith:
Male. Late 20’s–30’s. Caucasian. A Yankee prisoner, captured by the Colonel. Appears to be white but actually is not. Claims to be a captain with the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry, but nothing about this soldier is quite what it seems. Intelligent, curious, and direct. An idealist. Held in a cage. Displays swagger and volatility. Appears in Part 2 only.
THE “LESS THAN DESIRABLE” SLAVE CHORUS/RUNAWAYS
Chorus (Part 1):
The old, the sick, the weak. When the Rebel Army took the youngest and strongest men to the war, these are the rag-tag group of folks who were left behind – the “less than desirable slaves.” Runaways (Part 3): a group of runaway slaves taking sanctuary on the Colonel’s Texas plantation. They anxiously await news about the war, as the outcome could change their lives forever.
Leader/First Runaway:
Female or Male. African-American. Slave.
Second/Second Runaway:
Female or Male. African-American. Slave.
Third/Third Runaway:
Female or Male. African-American. Slave.
Fourth: Female or Male. African-American. Slave.
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