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Breakdown
CONFEDERATES by Suzanne Bradbeer, World Premiere. Directed by Lisa Rothe
Rehearsals begin June 14, 2016
Performs July 13 – August 7, 2016 at the Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto
Setting: Present Day, Presidential Primary Season
Will, (Male, African-American, early to mid 20’s.) A young journalist, well on his way to a successful career. Fresh, charming and not yet jaded by the world of politics and journalism.
Stephanie, (Female, ethnicity not specified, 40’s.) A fast talking, powerful veteran journalist. Deals fast and works non-stop but takes a liking to Will’s youth and potential.
Maddie, (Female, Caucasian, 21) A college senior and daughter of a presidential candidate. Charming and a bit naïve.
OUTSIDE MULLINGAR by John Patrick Shanley. Directed by Robert Kelley
Rehearsals begin September 9, 2016, Performs October 5 – October 30, 2016 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
Setting: The midlands of Ireland. All four roles are Irish.
Aoife (Female, Caucasian, 60-77), Rosemary's mother, in bad health. Opinionated, straightshooting but grief-stricken from the death of her husband.
Anthony Reilly, (Male, Caucasian, 40-49) A subdued, intense dreamer. Sensitive and guarded.
Rosemary, (Female, Caucasian, 40-49) A willful, patient and optimistic romantic soul.
Tony Reilly, (Male, Caucasian, 60-77) Anthony's father. A wily old Irish farmer, cantankerous, set in his ways, and sly. Proud, stubborn, and gruff.
DADDY LONG LEGS, Book by John Caird, Music and Lyrics by Paul Gordon, Based on the novel by Jean Webster. Directed by Robert Kelley
Rehearsals begin November 1, 2016, Performs November 30 – December 24, 2016 (Possible extension to January 7, 2017) at the Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto
Setting: Suffragette-eta New England
Jervis, (Male, mid-30’s, ethnicity open), A tall highly educated, shy and witty aristocrat with a lonely side to his character. High baritone/tenor.
Jerusha, (Female, early 20’s, ethnicity open) A poor girl, brought up in an orphanage with a great love for learning. She is clever and lives her life with a sense of wonder. Alto with a pop sensibility.
CRIMES OF THE HEART by Beth Henley, Directed by Giovanna Sardelli
Rehearsals begin December 15, 2016, Performs January 11, 2017 – February 5, 2017 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
Lenny Magrath, (Female, 30, Caucasian) The oldest sister, a thoughtful, self-conscious woman who remains concerned about her critically ill grandfather and her own impending spinsterhood. She is protective of her sisters.
Chick Boyle, (Female, 29, Caucasian) The sister’s first cousin, often drops by with gossip, advice and criticism. Critical and demanding, she is extremely concerned about the community’s opinion of her.
Doc Porter, (Male, 30, ethnicity open) Meg’s old boyfriend, kind and loyal, he offers friendship to Meg upon her return even though many things were left unsaid when she left.
Meg Magrath, (Female, 27, Caucasian) The middle sister, moved to Hollywood to pursue her singing career, abandoning her lover Doc. Although the most outgoing of the three sisters, suffered a nervous breakdown while in Hollywood.
Babe Botrelle, (Female, 24, Caucasian) The youngest sister, serves as the confidante to both of her sisters. Innocent yet troubled, she faces charges of attempted murder for shooting her husband.
Barnette Lloyd, (Male, 26, Caucasian) Babe’s lawyer, ambitious and talented, he holds a major grudge against Babe’s husband Zachary but also has an attraction to Babe. Will use any and all information in order to take down Zachary.
CALLIGRAPHY by Velina Hasu Houston, directed by Leslie Martinson
Rehearsals begin February 10, Performs March 8 – April 2, 2017 Lucie Stern Theatre, Palo Alto
Hiromi Jameson, (Female, mid 40’s, Multiethnic American, Charismatic, controlled, a dreamer. Daughter of Noriko and Eamon.
Noriko Matsuda Jameson, Female, late 60’s, Japanese, Expatriate caught between countries and cultures and the Real and the Surreal, gentle, poetic
Eamon Jameson, Male, 30’s, African-American, Essence. Hopeful, altruistic. Noriko’s
husband in flashback, and other characters in present.
Sayuri Matsuda, Female, early 40’s, Japanese, Quirky, chaotic, adventurous. Hiromi’s cousin.
Natsuko Matsuda, Female, late 60’s, Japanese, Emboldened, independent, hungry. Noriko’s sister.
RAGS BOOK by Joseph Stein, Music by Charles Strouse and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Directed by Robert Kelley
Rehearsals begin March 8, 2017, Performs April 5 – 8, 2017 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
A musical ensemble of 15, with doubling, including these principals
Rebecca Hershkowitz (30s, Female, soprano, Jewish) a recent immigrant to America
from Eastern Europe
David Hershkowitz (10 years old, her son)
Saul (30s, Caucasian, high bari) An American union organizer in love with Rebecca
Bella Cohen (17, female, Jewish) A recent immigrant, works at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
Avram Cohen (40-50, male, Jewish) Bella's father
Nathan Hershkowitz (40, male, baritone, Jewish) Rebecca’s husband
Ben Levitowitz (20s, male, tenor) in love with Bella
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