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Breakdown
2015 Season with available roles:
CLYBOURNE PARK
by Bruce Norris
Director: James Glossman
1st reh: May 12, 2015; Runs May 29 – June 14.
Seeking:
Man #1:
ACT ONE (1959): Russ, white, 40s. Limited by his experience, but trying to reach past this & do the best he can for everybody. Suspects life will not turn out well.
ACT TWO (2009): Dan. Handyman/contractor. Works with his hands and pretty happy about it.
Woman #1:
ACT ONE (1959): Bev, white, 40s, married to Russ. Going to MAKE everything come out all right, if she has anything to say about it.
ACT TWO (2009): Kathy. Businesslike but friendly. Knows how to make everything work out: by knowing everything about everything.
Woman #2:
ACT ONE (1959): Francine, black, 20s/30s. Works for Russ and Bev. Knows everybody's business, and does the best she can to take care of her own.
ACT TWO (2009): Lena. A professional. Knows if you let yourself get walked even once, that's IT.
Man #2:
ACT ONE (1959): Jim, white, 20s. Young, forward-looking, and relentlessly naive minister. Gee-gosh-golly, we're gonna make things work out, darnit!
ACT TWO (2009): Tom. Trying to take charge because SOMEONE OF GOOD INTENT NEEDS TO! "Fair is fair." Worries that everyone else including his wife might just be smarter than he is.
ALSO IN ACT TWO [briefly in 1957 flashback]: Kenneth. Kathy & Russ's son. About to end his life. Gentle and loves music, but this is not enough.
Man #3:
ACT ONE (1959): Albert, black, 30s. Married to Francine. Sees what's going on around him, notices, but doesn't push the envelope---so that everyone stays happy enough. White people?---what are you going to do.
ACT TWO (2009): Kevin. Married to Lena. Knows his job is largely to keep the peace around his Type-A wife, but finally enough is enough with these clueless carpetbaggers.!
Woman #3:
ACT ONE (1959): Betsy, white, 20s. Deaf. Sweet as pie. Married to Karl, who is older than she is; and she will be the PERFECT WIFE AND NEIGHBORHOOD CITIZEN, whatever it takes.
ACT TWO (2009): Lindsey. Married to Steve. Very pregnant. Wants a lot of things, and intents to get them all. Very New-Age-empathy exterior, over entirely entitled interior. No sense of humor whatsoever.
Man #4:
ACT ONE (1959): Karl, white, 30s/40s. Head of the Neighborhood Association (and the only character we share with A Raisin in the Sun). Has no idea in the world that he is a racist---but people will only be happy if "we draw lines!"
ACT TWO (2009): Steve. Married to Lindsey. Always running to keep up---why can't being educated be enough!?
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SHIPWRECKED! AN ENTERTAINMENT
by Donald Margulies
Director: Brendan Burke
1st reh: June 2, 2015. Runs June 19 – July 5.
seeking:
Louis de Rougemont:
30’s-50’s. ‘Charismatic, agile and utterly mutable. His age is unimportant as long as he is able to convince us he is an old man one minute, and a boy the next.’ A regal storyteller.
Player #1:
Any age. Female of color. Portrays multiple roles of all ages, shapes, sizes and genders. Seeking a versatile and fun performer with superior vocal and movement skills.
Player #2:
Any age. Male. Portrays multiple roles of all ages, shapes, sizes and genders. Seeking a versatile and fun performer with superior vocal and movement skills.
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MOON OVER BUFFALO
by Ken Ludwig
Director: Brendan Burke
1st reh: June 23, 2015. Runs July 10 – August 2.
seeking:
George:
50’s-60’s; An aging stage actor now on the cusp of having missed all his big chances. Beneath the growing burden of age and fear, though, still exists the passionate spark of the joyful rogue he once was…
Charlotte:
50’s-60’s; An aging Leading Lady now on the cusp of having missed all her big chances. Beneath the growing burden of age and fear, though, still exists the passionate spark of the grand dame she once was…
Ethel:
60’s-70’s; Charlotte’s mother. Not a huge fan of George’s and…hard of hearing.
Roz:
20’s; George and Charlotte’s daughter, a former actress gone straight.
Howard:
20’s-30’s. Roz’s weatherman fiancée.
Eileen:
20’s. A beautiful, ambitious ingénue. Having a fling with George.
Paul:
30’s. A member of George and Charlotte’s troupe…and Roz’s ex.
Richard:
50’s; George and Charlotte’s attorney. He’s little out of place with these theatre types…and has always been in love with Charlotte.
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WOODY GUTHRIE’S AMERICAN SONG
by Peter Glazer & Jeff Waxman
Director: Chris Blisset
1st reh: July 28, 2015. Runs August 7 – 30
seeking:
A cast of 2 women and 3 men perform various songs of Woody Guthrie. Seeking performers who’ll play instruments- guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, mandolin, piano, harmonica, etc. Seeking performers with an authentic folk sound.
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THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Jason Robert Brown
Director: Michael LaFleur
Musical Director: TBA
1st rehearsal: August 18, 2015. Runs September 4 – 27.
seeking:
Catherine “Cathy” Hiatt:
22-30; Female, Vocal range: F3-D#5
A beautiful but insecure “Shiksa” actress, who is struggling with her tentative theatre career. Vulnerable and charming, she arcs from an ambitious, fresh-faced girl in a new relationship to a woman stunned by a betrayal and divorce. Needs strong comedic and dramatic acting range. Requires a powerful Mezzo-soprano with, both, a strong belt and a tender soprano.
Jamie Wellerstein:
22-30; Male, Vocal range: A2-Bb4
Handsome, Jewish man with a lovable, quirky edge. A bit neurotic and driven, he is an aspiring novelist quickly climbing the ladder of success. His misguided choices sabotage his own happiness and destroy his marriage. He arcs from an ambitious guy on a promising first date, to someone who is blinded by success and ego. Needs strong comedic and dramatic acting range. Requires a strong baritone/tenor with a wide range and a pop edge.
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THE WHIPPING MAN
by Matthew Lopez
Director: Brendan Burke
1st reh: September 15, 2015. Runs October 2 – 18.
seeking:
Simon:
50’s; a former slave in the DeLeon home. A devout Jew. Principled and holding a secret.
Caleb:
20’s; a Jewish Confederate soldier and only child of the DeLeon family. Injured and returning home.
John:
20’s; a former slave in the DeLeon home and childhood companion of Caleb’s, a drinker who’s been looting surrounding properties
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GREETINGS!
by Tom Dudzick
Director: Brendan Burke
1st reh: November 17, 2015. Runs December 4 – 20.
seeking:
Andy:
30’s; Returning to his hometown (and Catholic parents) to introduce his fiancée
Randi:
30’s; Andy’s Jewish, atheist fiancée. An actress in love with Andy
Phil:
50’s-60’s; Andy’s dad; stuck in his ways and his beliefs.
Emily:
50’s-60’s; Andy’s mom; the peacemaker.
Mickey:
20’s; Andy's younger brother who has an intellectual disability. Communicates largely non-verbally, until he becomes possessed by a wise, mysterious ancient spirit
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