AUDITIONS FOR PLAYWRIGHT'S SHOWCASE
Saturday, February 23, 2019 1 pm to 4 pm at the Burton Leavitt Theatre
We’re looking for performers to fill the roles for 5 thirty minute pieces! NO experience needed, and ALL are welcomed to attend! Auditions will consist of cold readings from each piece. Headshots and resumes are optional. Please come wearing comfy clothing. If interested, please refer to the play and character descriptions below!
Performances will be Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th.
Rehearsals twice a week up until tech week.
Also looking for potential directors, and if you are interested, please contact Jill Zarcone at
jzarcone13@yahoo.com.
If you cannot attend auditions, but still interested in participating, or would like more general information, please contact Jill as well.
THE PLAYS:
Love, La Familia by Nate Cusson (Drama/Comedy)
Characters: 3 m, 3f
KRISTEN, 17, Mixed Hispanic/Caucasian. High school senior. Between school, work, theatre, media, etc. she is not quite together but not yet falling apart. Firm and direct. Cautious at times.
BECCA, 18, Caucasian. High school senior. Affluent and is an acquaintance of Kristen. Reacts quickly and can be controlling.
CHRIS, 17, Caucasian. High school senior. Diagnosed with Asperger’s and has told no one about his condition. Handsome, socially anxious, and warm.
CODY, 18, Chris’s closest friend. A realist and honest.
MOTHER, Mid to late 40’s. Hispanic. Kristen’s mother. Emotionally driven and built on foundations of moral righteousness and family as a first priority. After living in the U.S. for over 25 years she still maintains a slight Spanish accent.
FATHER, Late 40’s. Caucasian and balding. Kristen’s father. A majority of his life was spent driving large freight trucks to support his family. He is at the tipping point of mental health.
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This Crazy Thing Called Love by Peter DeNegre (Drama/Comedy)
Characters: 2 males, 3 females *All characters can be of any race
George: 30s to 40s, in a polyamorous relationship with Michelle and Tracey
Sean: 30s, Tracey's boyfriend
Michelle: 40s, friendly and confident, polyamorous
Tracey 30s to 40s, comedic role
Linda: 30’s, Tracey’s younger sister
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Baby School by Paula Larson (comedy)
Characters: 3m, 1f
BRET- Adult male, preferably around age 40, or middle-aged.
JEMAINE- Adult male, preferably around age 40, or middle-aged. Outside of Baby School, Bret and Jemaine are in a band together. They are buddies.
TEACHER- Preferably adult female.
BABY SCHOOL THEME SONG SINGER- Adult male.
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Dinosaur School by Paula Larson (comedy)
Characters: 1m, 2f, and at least 2 more with no preference in gender.
JACK- Adult male with a small body frame. Jack has a warm personality and a healthy, bold self-confidence, but he still wears his heart on his sleeve enough to reveal his insecurities when Jill unconsciously criticizes his small stature.
JILL- Adult female. On the surface, Jill is a bit timid, shy, and nervous. Yet, she is bursting on the inside with a fiery passion to live out her goals and dreams. Jill also displays her emotions pretty honestly-- she's kind and thoughtful of other people's feelings, yet her habit of criticizing herself causes her unconsciously to be critical of Jack as well. Jack and Jill have known each other for only a few months. They are good friends, and there is mutual romantic interest, but it is in the beginning stages.
TEACHER- Preferably adult female.
STUDENT 1- Adult.
STUDENT 2- Adult.
OTHER STUDENTS- A few adults to make an appearance at beginning of skit, with no lines.
**Please note Baby School and Dinosaur School combine to make one piece.**
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The Floods Rise by Rebecca Steigelfest (Magical Realism)
Characters: THE ANCHORED, may be played by any age, gender or defining characteristic. A thoughtful individual, with a quiet defiance.
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You Are Here by Jill Zarcone (Drama/Comedy)
Characters: 1 m, 3f
HADLEY, age six** (Please note that the age listed just serves as a guide for the character. Hadley can be played by a teenager or young adult.)
SARAH, late 20-30s, her imaginary best friend
DANIEL, late 20-30s, her father
AVA, 20s, her father’s girlfriend
AUDITIONS FOR ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
Adapted by Joseph Robinette. From the novel by L.M. Montgomery
Monday & Wednesday, March 25 & 27, 2019 at 7pm
Saturday, March 30th at 10:30am (callbacks by request)
Looking for 9 adults (5 women, 4 men) AND 8 young adults: (6 girls, 2 boys) to bting this classic story to life on stage.
General information:
Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to perform cold readings from the script and selected pieces.
Young actors interested in the roles of Anne, Gilbert, Diana, Marilla, or Josie: please prepare a short monologue or story to share.
Resumes and/or headshots are optional.
Rehearsals will begin the week of April 1st and will be held Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays, with some potential Wednesdays included.
Director: Jill Zarcone,
jzarcone13@yahoo.com, or (860) 690-0926 for additional information.
Performance Dates: May 31st, June 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Synopsis: Anne Shirley, a young orphan is sent to live with Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, siblings who had originally decided to adopt a boy from the orphanage to help Matthew run their farm at Green Gables, in the town of Avonlea. Through a misunderstanding, the orphanage sends Anne instead. As a child of imagination, Anne takes much joy in life and adapts quickly, thriving in the close-knit farming village. Her imagination and talkativeness soon brighten up Green Gables.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: Please note that all ages listed merely serve as a guide for ALL characters. Additional ensemble cast needed and newcomers are welcome and encouraged. The adult ensemble roles for this show are exciting and great opportunities! 6 actors (3 m, 3 f) needed to play 3-4 roles a piece.
Anne Shirley: (12-14 years old) An precocious, funny and spunky girl, Anne is full of imagination, passionate about reading and loyal to those around her. Her fiery temper and over active imagination does get her in trouble from time to time.
Marilla Cuthbert: (40s-late 50s) Marilla Cuthbert has a heart of gold, but her somewhat cold demeanor can be off putting. Though initially reluctant to keep Anne, as she and her brother needed a boy to help them with chores on their farm, Marilla grows to care for Anne as her very own
Matthew Cuthbert: (40s to late 50s) Matthew Cuthbert is Marilla’s brother. Good-natured and shy, Mathew is the one who convinces Marilla to let Anne stay with them in Avonlea. He quietly shares the extremes of Anne’s over-active imagination.
Gilbert Blythe: (12-14 years old) Throughout their stormy school years, Anne and Gilbert have a tense relationship but eventually they become friends and confidantes. Gilbert is smart, charming and kind hearted and soon realizes that he would do anything to win the friendship of Anne.
Diana Berry: (12-14 years old) Diana is Anne’s bosom friend and true kindred spirit. Diana and Anne attend school together in Avonlea. She is Anne’s confidante and loyal supporter through all of their misadventures together.
Rachel Lynde: (40s-late 50s) Rachel Lynde is the Avonlea town gossip and best friend of Marilla Cuthbert. She is outspoken, opinionated, long-winded and matter-of-fact. A capable woman she makes it her business to know everything about other people.
Other characters being auditioned include:
For Young Adults:
Minnie May Barry (Diana’s younger sister)
Josie Pye (Anne’s arch nemesis at school)
Ruby Gills, Moody MacPherson and Jane Andrews (school friends of Anne and Diana)
For Adults:6 adult ensemble members (3 m, 3 f) to play 3-4 characters a piece
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