23 Decembers
a new play by John Grimmett
Auditions, Thursday November 3, 2016
7:30pm-9:00pm
As a young girl, Ella considered herself a motherless child when her mother abandons her after a week at grandma's house. Years later, Ella discovers a box in her father's closet which holds the secret as to why her mother left. Marked by Christmases and birthdays and ideas of perfect mothers, Ella sets out to find her... and to find herself.
CAST
Ella, age 60
Ella, age 23
Ella, age 6
Dad, age 40+
Mom, age 30+
Boy, age 6
Girl, age 6
The following parts are played by several actors who may be ageless (though young people between the ages of 9-18 are preferred):
Santa Claus
Easter Bunny
Jackolantern
Bird #1
Bird #2
Bird #3
The Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Present
The Ghost of Christmas Future
Subtitled a screenplay for live actors, 23 DECEMBERS is 90% filmed with 10% live choreography and stage business. Film and voiceover actors encouraged to audition. Actors will do cold readings from the script.
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Email:
April@thereddoortheatrecompany.com
The Red Door Theatre Company
4513 Red Bluff Road
Pasadena, TX 77503
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