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AUDITIONS |
| Unless otherwise stated,
auditions are held at the theatre and start at 7 p.m. Scripts are usually available for perusal from the theatre office, Tues-Fri, from 10 am – 5:30 pm. Check Announcements for cast lists. |
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| A RAISIN IN THE SUN |
| AUDITIONS: 5 pm, Sunday, May 18, and 7 pm, Tuesday, May 20 |
| SHOWS: Aug. 7-10, 14-17 |
| DIRECTOR: Wanda Wright-Gilkey |
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| A moving realistic drama essentially about dreams, as a working-class black family struggles against economic hardships, racial prejudice and the oppressive circumstances that rule their lives. How will a $10,000 insurance check be spent? Mama’s dream is to make a down payment on a house in a white neighborhood, while Walter Lee dreams to invest in a liquor store. The famous poet Langston Hughes posed in a poem he wrote about dreams that were forgotten, or put off; he wonders whether those dreams shrivel up like "A Raisin in the Sun". |
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| CAST OF CHARACTERS |
Walter Lee Younger:
(mid 30’s) |
Momma’s only son, Ruth’s defiant husband, Travis's caring father, and Beneatha’s belligerent brother; the typical man of the family, who struggles to support it, and who tries to discover new and better schemes to secure its economic prosperity. He believes that money will solve all of their problems, but he is rarely successful with it. |
Ruth Younger:
(early 30’s) |
Walter’s wife and Travis's mother. A very quiet spoken women about thirty; weary, but emotionally strong, she is a women in the middle, torn between the needs and dreams of others. |
Lena Younger:
(Late 50’s to early 60’s) |
Walters and Beneatha's mother, the matriarch of the family; religious, moral and maternal. A pillar strength, who strongly believes in the importance of the family; she tries to teach this value to her family as she struggles to keep them together and functioning. |
Beneatha Younger: (early 20’s) |
Walter's sister-an attractive college student who provides a young, independent, feminist perspective; who has dreams of becoming a doctor. |
Travis Younger:
(9 - 12 yrs old) |
Walter and Ruth's sheltered son, who is the apple of his grandmother’s eye. He earns money carrying groceries bags after school, and likes to play outside with the neighborhood children. |
Joseph Asagi:
(early to mid 20’s) |
A Nigerian student in love with Beneatha; very proud of his African heritage. He has hopes of taking Beneatha to Nigeria as wife. |
George Murchison:
(early to mid 20’s) |
A wealthy African American man who courts Beneatha. The Younger’s approve of George, but Beneatha dislikes his willingness to submit to the white culture and forgetting his African heritage. |
Mr. Karl Linder:
(30 years and up) |
The only white character in the play; he offers the Younger’s a deal to reconsider moving into his (all white) neighborhood. |
BoBo:
(early to mid 30’s) |
One of Walter Lee’s buddies, who partners with him in a business venture to buy a liquor store. Bobo seem to be somewhat mentally challenged. |
Mrs. Johnson:
(mid 40’s and up) |
The Younger’s nosey neighbor who takes advantage of their hospitality, and warns them about moving into a predominately white neighborhood. |
(Willy Harris): |
Walter Lee’s friend and coordinator of the liquor store plan. No stage appearance. |
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| Little Shop of Horrors |
| AUDITIONS: Sunday & Monday, July 13 & 14 at 7pm in the theater. |
| SHOWS: Sept. 11-14 & 18-21 2008 |
| DIRECTOR: Erin Bennett |
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| Little Shop of Horrors is a musical by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a nerdy florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. The musical was based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy The Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Roger Corman. The music, composed by Menken in the style of 1960's rock and roll, doo-wop and early Motown, included several show-stoppers including "Skid Row (Downtown)," "Somewhere That's Green," and "Suddenly Seymour," as well as the title song. –Wikipedia |
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| CAST OF CHARACTERS |
Seymour: |
20s to 30s. Seymour is a very nerdy, youngish, naive fellow who came to work at Mushnik's flower shop as a very young orphan. He loves Audrey from a distance, but she prefers Orin. He has found a strange plant and brought it to the store. |
Audrey: |
20s to 30s. A sweet, sexy young woman with terrible taste in men (and clothes) due to very low self-esteem. Floral designer at Mushnik's. Thinks Seymour is sweet, but dates only bad-boy types who treat her rotten. Would love to get away from Mushnik's and lead a happy life. |
Mushnik: |
A Florist in Brooklyn's Skid Row. 40s to 60s. Employs Seymour and Audrey and seems nice enough at first, a father figure to Seymour, but works him like slave labor. Worries about Audrey, though. |
Audrey II (manipulation): |
The Plant. From Outer Space. Picked up during an eclipse of the sun by Seymour, who has no idea what it is, as a small shrubbery. Grows to gigantic proportions by drinking blood and eating people. It's 4 different puppets manipulated first by Seymour and then by a Puppeteer who is inside it, acting and moving the mouth in synch to the voice from offstage. A real time and skill commitment. Traditionally also plays a derelict with a few lines in the opening. |
Audrey II (Voice, from offstage): |
Bass or low baritone voice that can sing Motown-style Rhythm and Blues in a rousing yet menacing way. Will need to practice a lot with the puppeteer to achieve lip-synch. |
Chiffon, Crystal & Ronnette: |
Three street urchins who sing like a Motown girl-group and function as a Greek Chorus, commenting on and narrating the show, but still participating in it. They're hip and smart and are the only members of the cast who actually know what's going on. |
Orin: |
20s to 40s. Audrey's abusive boyfriend. A sadistic, motorcycle-riding, leather wearing, sneering, Doctor of Dentistry. Loves inflicting pain. Sings a little like an insane Elvis. The plant's first solid food. |
Snip, Bernstein, Luce and everyone else: |
Traditionally played by the same actor who portrays Orin, for cheaper professional productions. Could be played by several different people, however, in community theater where actors are free. Get fed to the plant, mostly. |
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| Born Yesterday |
| AUDITIONS: Sunday & Monday, Sept. 7 & 8 at 7pm in the theater. |
| SHOWS: Oct 23-26 & Oct 30-Nov 2, 2008 |
| DIRECTOR: Susan Chmurynsky |
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| An uncouth, corrupt tycoon, Harry Brock, brings his showgirl mistress Billie Dawn with him to Washington, D.C. When Billie's ignorance becomes a liability to Brock's business dealings, he hires a journalist, Paul Verrall, to educate his girlfriend. In the process of learning, Billie Dawn realizes how corrupt her boyfriend is and begins interfering with his plans to "buy" a few Congressmen. –Wikipedia |
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| CAST OF CHARACTERS |
Billie Dawn: |
around 30. She may seem like a dumb blonde but she's anything but. |
Harry Brock: |
in his 40's. A coarse man used to getting what he wants one way or another. |
Paul Verrall: |
in his 30's. Has a tendency to take things and himself too seriously. |
Ed Devery: |
50+. An attorney destined for greatness who lost his way. Now Harry Brock is his only client and pays him enough to buy plenty of Scotch. |
Senator Norval Hedges: |
60ish. He looks like a great man. Looks deceive. |
Mrs. Hedges: |
Married the Senator when they were very young. A very proper lady. |
Eddie Brock: |
Harry's cousin, servant and yes man. |
Helen: |
A hotel maid |
The Assisant Manager, a Bellhop, a Barber, a Manicurist, a Bootblack, a Waiter |
All of these roles are very small and may be doubled. If you've always wanted to try being on stage but were nervous about learning lines you might want to begin with one of these roles. |
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| The Rothschilds |
| AUDITIONS: Sunday & Monday, March 22 & 23 at 7pm in the theater. |
| SHOWS: June 4-7 & 11-14, 2009 |
| DIRECTOR: Jane Falion |
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The Rothschild’s is the sweeping saga of Europe’s most famous family from their confinement in the Frankfort Jewish ghetto to their triumphant domination of European finances.
The Rothschild’s is a ‘testament to family, dignity, honor and unflinching tenacity.”
This ambitious, complex, tuneful and delightful musical is from the pen of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Hartnick of Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me fame. |
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| CAST OF CHARACTERS |
Mayer Rothschild: |
A man of honor and commitment. Devoted husband and father. (35-50) |
Prince William/Fouche/ Herries/Metternich: |
Prince/Napolean’s Minister of Police/Chancelor of His Majestey’s Exchequer/Leader of the Crowned Heads of Europe: One actor plays all 4 roles. (35-50) |
Gutele: |
Devoted wife of Mayer and mother to their 5 sons. (30-45) |
Young Rothschild Sons: |
Amshel(14)-sensitive and quiet; Solomon(13)-family “know- it- all; Nathan (12)- headstrong but excellent businessman; Jacob (8)-the dreamer; Kalman-the baby of the family but only appears as an adult |
Older Rothschild Sons: |
( 20’s to 30’s) Amshel (30), Solomon (29), Nathan (28), Jacob (24)-30’s) Kalman (16) |
Budurus: |
Aide to Prince William |
Hannah: |
strong willed woman, wife of Nathan, fights for rights of oppressed (20’s) |
Mrs. Kaufman: |
customer in Mayers shop and member of ensemble with multiple roles |
Mrs. Segal: |
customer in Mayer’s shop, member of ensemble, and various roles |
Blum: |
customer in Mayers shop |
Guard
Bankers
Vendors
Grenadiers |
General
Urchins
Brokers |
Messengers
Pauper
Skeptic |
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Members of the Hessian Court, People of Frankfort, Members of the Austrian Court, Crowned heads of Europe |
Male and Female ensemble will play all of these various roles as well as some named characters above. |
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