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Breakdown
2016 SEASON:
Note: for any role that has been CAST, actors may be considered for possible replacement should it be needed.
STELLA & LOU
by Bruce Graham
Rehearses May 9-26
Performs May 27-June 19 (performances Thu-Sun weekly).
Seeking:
Stella:
Female, Caucasian, early to mid-50s. Grew up working class but went to college and now is an ER nurse. Divorced with two adult children and one young granddaughter. She has an open personality and a quick, rough-talking sense of humor. Speaks without censoring herself, is attractive without being beautiful. Big-hearted with a lot of miles on her, she wants love and companionship as she enters her later years, and she’s sweet on Lou.
Lou
(This role is cast) – the owner of a Philly area bar, worked there all his life, 50's-60's.
Donnie: One of the bar regulars, a bit of a son to Lou. Needs to lose a few pounds, early 30’s. Engaged and trying to avoid going home to face the music after having a few too many. Ultimately a good guy, nervous about making a commitment.
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LAST GAS
by John Cariani
Rehearses June 20 – July 7
Performs July 8-31 (performances Thu-Sun weekly).
Seeking:
Dwight Paradis:
Nat’s father, 63, a larger-than-life kind of guy; rough around the edges. The theatre intends to cast Dwight as non-equity.
Nat Paradis (This role is cast):
almost 41, damaged goods, runs his father’s gas and convenience store in northern Maine. He’s been stuck for awhile and he’s depressed about it. Nat’s looking for direction. Years ago, he and his high school sweetheart had a plan to run away to NYC and begin a life together. She got away, but Nat never followed and may still have feelings for Lurene. Trouble is that Nat may also be feeling a deep, puzzling kinship for his best friend, Guy.
Guy Gagnon:
41, Nat’s best friend, a widower, stoic, steady, wry and fat, wants what’s best for Nat. Guy’s been burned in the past by relationships. He’s decided that he doesn’t have any more time to waste. Guy’s patient, honest, and has a wonderful, effective, dead pan humor. He’s ready to poke a stick at life and take a chance. He wants Nat to stand up and take the chance at a future with him.
Troy Paradis:
17, Nat’s son, an athlete and scholar with a future, wants to study aeronautical engineering. Troy’s trying to understand his father - whom he dearly loves, and whom he dearly loves to tease. Despite his positive outlook, he’s truly worried about his Dad. The theatre intends to cast Troy as non-equity.
Lurene:
41, Nat’s old flame. Left town for NYC to make something of herself. Had dreams of being an astronaut, but is a temp in a Manhattan office building. She’s in town for her Mom’s memorial service. Lurene’s also here to see if she can rekindle a spark with Nat. She talks a little faster than the rest of the folks in her old hometown, dresses a little slicker, and is discovering that it hurts to not fit in anymore.
Cherry Tracy:
41, Nat’s ex and Troy’s mother, a Forest Ranger, she’s outgoing and takes command, a problem solver, and a protector, who is frustrated in Nat’s inability to take control of his life. Yet, she’s stuck as well. She’d like to patch up her relationship with Nat. She’s a large personality, but a real one. She recently lost 31 lbs (but still looks “big boned”), and just wants to do what’s right.
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THE SMELL OF THE KILL
1st reh: 8/1/16. Runs: 8/19 - 9/11/16
by Michelle Lowe
Seeking:
Three women, upper middle class suburbanites, who are married to college buddies. All 3 must be able to climb furniture and handle physical comedy.
Molly:
The youngest, seemingly innocent, mid 30’s, passive, but ultimately passive aggressive. For 12 years, Molly’s wanted to have children, but her husband doesn’t and tries to keep tabs on her while withholding sex. Working on her fifth affair. ?
Nicky:
Late 30’s-mid 40’s. A career woman and mom, her husband has been indicted for embezzlement and wants her to quit her job and use her pension to pay his defense fees. Quick witted, outgoing and friends with Debra since college.?
Debra:
Late 30’s-mid 40’s. Seemingly the most straitlaced of the 3, she gave up her career in real estate to be a stay-at-home mom. Her husband, a womanizer, wants to move her out of their home to move his latest girlfriend in.?A fragile personality hidden under a confident, suburban facade.
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TAKING SIDES
by Ronald Harwood
1st reh: 9/12/16. Runs: 9/30- 10/16/16
Seeking:
Major Steven Arnold: (This role is cast)
50, American Army officer, at times brutish, a determined, wily investigator, earthy.
Emmi Straube:
German secretary working in Major Arnold’s office, early to late 20s, pale, somewhat nondescript. Lover of classical music. The theatre intends to cast Emmi as non-equity.
Helmuth Rode:
40’s, German, during the war years, he was second violin in the Berlin Philharmonic, now destitute.
Lieutenant David Wills:
American, mid 20’s, a classical music lover, captivated by Furtwangler’s greatness and horrified by the humiliating and brutal tactics used to try and break Furtwangler.
Tamara Sachs:
German, 32, but looking much older, her experiences have taken their toll on her physically and mentally.
Wilhelm Furtwangler:
60, initially arrogant and remote, considered the greatest conductor of his generation. Came to be known essentially as Hitler’s conductor. Saved numerous Jews from the ovens, intelligent, absolutely believes that staying in Germany was the best, if subtle, way to fight Hitler. Looking to resume his illustrious career.
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