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Breakdown
MANIFEST DESTINITIS: An early California Adaptation of Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid
Written by Herbert Sigunenza
Directed by Sam Woodhouse
Rehearse 8/19/16
Preview 9/15/16
Open 9/21/16
Close 10/9/16
Pueblo Boy – Latino Male. A 10 – 13 year old town crier who brings much needed but often ignored news and information to the people of Alta California, such as Mexico’s surrender in Mexican-American War, the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe and the start of the Gold Rush. Even when he warns the people that they are going to be epically screwed if they do not listen to what he has to say, he is met only with “Shhhhhhhhh!” from the Californios.
DISGRACED
Written by Ayad Ahktar
Directed by Michael Arabian
Rehearse 9/27/16
Preview 10/20/16
Open 10/26/16
Close 11/13/16
Possible extension thru 11/20/16
Amir – Male, 40’s. Born to Pakistani, traditionally Muslim parents, Amir has spent much of his life fighting against the traditions and negative stigmas attached to Islam. Having entered his law firm under ethnically false pretenses, his true identity is called into question, when an article in the New York Times infers that he is supporting and representing an Imam (Islamic holy man) at a hearing where the Imam is on trial for soliciting donations for terrorism.
Emily – Female, 30’s. Caucasian. Amir’s lovely wife. An artist who is infatuated with Islam and who’s artistic vision gained clarity and maturity when she started using Muslim influences in her art. Emily is on the verge of being part of an art instillation at The Whitney museum, curated by Isaac. Determined to reintroduce Amir to an appreciation for his Islamic roots.
Abe – Male, early 20’s. South-Asian Origin. Amir’s vibrant and endearing cousin. Born Hussein Malik, Abe Jensen is an activist for social justice for the Muslim community. Abe is a supporter of the Imam and believes that he was soliciting donations to better the newly opened, socially progressive mosque, not for terrorism.
Isaac – Male, 40’s. A smart and attractive curator at the Whitney Museum. In many ways, Isaac is to Judaism, what Amir is to Islam. Isaac happily and guiltlessly eats pork and lobster, and believes that every religion has its own idiosyncrasies that make them unique, but don’t need to necessarily be taken as the gospel.
Jory – Female, mid to late 30’s. African-American. Commanding and forthright, almost masculine. Married to Isaac. Unbeknownst to Amir, Jory has recently been made a partner at the law firm where they both work. Has little patience for lies and pettiness and challenges Isaac at every turn.
SEX WITH STRANGERS
Written by Laura Eason
Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg
Rehearse 1/31/17
Preview 2/23/17
Open 3/1/17
Close 3/19/17
Possible Extension Thru 3/26/17
Olivia – Female. Late 30’s to mid 40’s. Any ethnicity. Smart, sexy, outwardly strong, but covering some fragility. Had little to mild success on her first book that was brilliantly written, wildly under-read and underappreciated by the literary sect. Olivia is extremely fearful of putting herself out there again.
Ethan – Male. Late 20’s. Caucasian. Very charismatic and sexy. A brash presence and fast talker who is used to being the center of attention. With the success of his book, Sex with Strangers, Ethan has found notoriety, but now wants to be taken seriously in his profession.
INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH
Written by Karen Zacarias
Directed by Sam Woodhouse
Rehearse 3/3/17
Preview 3/30/17
Open 4/5/17
Close 4/23/17
Nayeli – Latina, 19. A smiley, Karate chopping heroine. Athletic, bright, strong-willed, and charmingly naïve, Nayeli is admired by loyal friends. She identifies with her Aunt Irma, a charismatic feminist, and newly-elected Municipal President of Tres Camarones.
Vampi – Latina, 19. Nayeli’s gothic, unsmiley best friend. An orphan. Veronica (Vampi), is the only goth girl in the state of Sinaloa. Her look is distinctive: black hair dyed even blacker, pale makeup, black lips and nails, and a long black skirt.
Tacho –Latino. 30 yrs old. Nayeli’s friend and boss. Tacho is the gay proprietor and cook of the village restaurant, La Mano Caída (The Fallen Hand), a frequent hangout for Nayeli and her girlfriends. Tacho and Nayeli are kindred spirits, both dreaming of a cosmopolitan life in a big city.
Irma and others – Latina, 45-60. Nayeli’s great aunt. A charismatic feminist bowling champion and town mayor. Also plays Mary Jo (librarian from Kankakee, IL), woman at souvenir shop, a telephone operator, a Mexican waitress and others. Must be a skilled character actor with a strong command of language and comedy.
Atomiko/Johnny Depp/Etc. – Latino (20-35), Raised in the dumps of Tijuana. His scrappy and maniacal exterior hides a mixture of pride, loyalty, and humble nobility. Also plays Johnny Depp as well as other character roles. Must be a skilled character actor with a strong command of language and comedy.
Garcia-Garcia/Rigoberto/Arnie/Etc. – Latino Male. 50’s – 60’s. Exceptional comedic actor capable of playing several character roles including border patrol agent, fisherman, a dapper gay love interest, a woman, and Nayeli’s father. Must be a skilled character actor with a strong command of language and comedy.
Two Latino Character Men – (2) Latino Males. 30’s. Exceptional comedic actors capable of playing several multifaceted character roles including Missionary Matt (an American missionary and all around dream boat), Angel (Vampi’s Boyfriend), a narco, a cop, a coyote, a cholo, a bus driver, a captain, a solder, a border patrol agent, the ice cream guy, a zombie tweaker, a fruit vendor, a beggar, a drive thru attendant a creepy man in Tijuana and several towns women. Must be skilled character actors with a strong command of language and comedy.
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