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Chris Coleman, Artistic Director. Portland Center Stage is a LORT B theatre with a LORT D studio space Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to attend. NO PHONE CALLS OR VISITS PLEASE. HS/Resumes may be sent to Brandon Woolley at 128 NW 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 –
brandonw@pcs.org
Little Shop of Horrors - (4 Men, 4 Women)
By Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
Directed by: Bill Fennelly
Aug 16, 2016 – October 16, 2016
Seymour Krelborn - An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills.
Audrey Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor
Mr. Mushnik The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative.
Orin Scrivello An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour
Voice Of The Plant - An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best
Crystal - Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are African-American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Ronnette - Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are African-American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Chiffon - Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are African-American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
Hold These Truths (CAST)
By Jeanne Sakata
Directed by: Jessica Kubzansky
September 17, 2016 –November 13, 2016
The Oregon Trail - (3 Men, 3 Women)
By Bekah Brunstetter
Directed by: Rose Riordan
October 4, 2016 – November 20, 2016
Jane, an angsty, contemporary young lady, prone to sadness
Mary Anne, her slightly OCD sister, a violinist
Then Jane, a young girl traversing the country with her family, via the Oregon Trail
Clancy, their father – CAST
Billy, the hottest pre-pubescent guy in school
The Voice of the Oregon Trail - CAST
Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin (CAST)
By Hershey Felder
November 29, 2016 –December 30, 2016
The Santaland Diaries - (CAST)
By David Sedaris
Directed by: Wendy Knox
November 22, 2016 - Dec. 24, 2016
Astoria: Part One (15 Men, 1 Woman)
By Chris Coleman
Based on the book ASTORIA: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson’s Lost Pacific Empire, A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival by Peter Stark
Directed by: Chris Coleman
Dec 13, 2016 – February 12, 2017
All Actors should sing.
ACTOR 1:
John Jacob Astor: (40’s) ambitious, sophisticated, wealthy, energetic. The mastermind behind the enterprise. He is a German immigrant, so likely has a slight accent.
Jacques Robinson: Crusty, older Voyageur: earthy, fun-loving, loquacious, grizzled (40’s) weather-beaten fur trapper in the wilds of the West; he was in the Wilderness before almost anyone else, so he’s seen a lot. Has a huge on his head from being scalped by the Blackfeet.
ACTOR 2 – Donald MacKenzie - CAST
ACTOR 3
Captain Thorn: (30’s) American Naval Hero; tough as nails, and utterly ruthless in moving toward the accomplishment of his goal. Steeped in the discipline of the Navy, he is brutal to those who veer outside the lines.
Joseph: French Canadian Voyageur: impatient, pushy and a bit grumpy
ACTOR 4
Duncan McDougall (30-40) Canadian Scottish Fur Trapper; the leader of the expedition The Tonquin. He is blunt, pushy, demanding and loves a good fight. Likely has a mild Scots accent.
Clappine: (25-40) French Canadian Voyageur: sunny, good-humored, respectful, well-liked. Sings.
ACTOR 5
ANTHONY McKAY (35) Canadian Scottish Fur Trapper. Knowledgable, rugged, but reasonable. Mild Scots accent.
John Colter (35-45) Legendary fur trapper on the Missouri River. A wilderness man. Outran 600 Blackfeet Indian and saved his hide. Rugged. American.
Manuel Lisa: (35-40) Bombastic, pushy and morally questionable leader of his own Trapping expedition up the Missouri. American.
ACTOR 6
ROSS (29) Clerk (accountant) aboard the Tonquin. American, well-educated: new to the whole ‘explorer thing’.
JOHN DAY (30) Tall, lanky, Virginian who was an expert marksman and hunter. Easy going, but focused.
McTavish Partner in the NW Fur Company. Canadian Scot. Tough, and bright.
Thomas Jefferson: he President, Virginian
ACTOR 7
FOX: 30’s) first mate (Chief Operating Officer) aboard the Tonquin. Likely trained in the Navy. Excellent organizational skills, but unlike Thorn, reasonable and good at building relationships. American.
Reznor Fur trapper in the wilds of the West; grizzled; American.
ACTOR 8
ALEX MacKENZIE (30’s) Canadian Scot. Quiet, intense. He was the first to travel to the Pacific by canoe in 1793, so there is something of the pioneer about him. Strapping.
FRANCHERE (early 30’s); American; clerk (accountant) aboard the Tonquin.
Hoback Robertsv(30’s) American fur trapper in the wilds of the west; rugged. assistant to Manuel Lisa; American explorer
ACTOR 9 – Ramsay Crooks - CAST
ACTOR 10
JOHN REED - (30’s) Irish clerk (accountant) with the Overland Party. Well educated, Focused; good sense of humor.
B. Frobischer - Canadian Scot partner in the NW Company; the voice of reason; but Wealthy and tough.
ACTOR 11
DAVID STUART (35-45); Canadian Scot Fur Trapper. Seasoned, grounded, the most Humane and reasonable of his group.
BRADBURY British, early 30’s; botanist. A scientist on the overland party.
ACTOR 12
HUNT(40); American. The leader of the Overland Party. A humble, successful Businessman. Leads by consensus; doesn’t love confrontation. Quietly Intense.
Scot 2 Canadian Scot Trapper; Mumford Ship’s navigator, American
ACTOR 13
PIERRE DORION French/Sioux; 30’s. Likely has a slight French accent; interpreter of Native American languages; rugged; drinks a bit
ANGUS(30’s) Canadian Scot Trapper aboard the Tonquin; Scottish accent; young, wide-eyed; physically imposing
ACTOR 14 - (Native American)
Les Yeux Gris; Arikara Tribal Chief (30’s or 40’s); 2nd Mate (Jackson) Season lead sailor aboard the Tonquin (American); Shoshone Guide; Hawaiian 1 Swimmer; Shoshone Brave; Trapper 3 Canadian Scot
ACTOR 15 - (Native American)
Le Gauche: Arikara Tribal Chief (30’s, 40’s); Jeffreys American sailor aboard the Tonquin; Sailor Aymes- Sailor; Voyageur 1: French Canadian canoe paddler; Hawaiian 2: Swimmer; Ensemble
ACTOR 16 - (Native American)
MARIE DORION: (30) Born of the Iowa Tribe, but raised with her anglicized name; the only Woman on the expedition: quiet for a long time; but focused, tough And the ultimate survivor. SARAH ASTOR: The wife of John Jacob; a native New Yorker, educated, sophisticated and Determined
His Eye is on the Sparrow (1 Woman)
By Larry Parr
Directed by: Timothy Douglas
January 10, 2017 – March 19, 2017
Ethel Waters – An African American woman, a wonderful singer and actress, with a face that reflects all the joy and sorrow that shaped her life.
Lauren Weedman Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (CAST)
By Lauren Weedman
Directed by: Rose Riordan
February 21, 2017–April 30, 2017
Wild and Reckles: A New Musical Event from Blitzen Trapper - CAST
Created by Blitzen Trapper
Directed by: Rose Riordan and Liam Kaas-Lentz
February 21, 2017 – April 30, 2017
Mary’s Wedding (1 Man, 1 Woman)
By Stephen Massicotte
Directed by: John Langs
March 21, 2017 – May 28, 2017
Actor 1 - Charlie
Actor 2 - Mary
Constellations (CAST)
By Nick Payne
Directed by: Chris Coleman
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