ACT 1 proudly announces auditions for its fourth production for the 2011/2012 season, Jerome Bixby’s "The Man From Earth", directed by Elizabeth Hayes. Auditions will be Saturday, January 28 (2pm-5pm) and Sunday, January 29 (5pm-8pm) at Tulip Street United Methodist Church, 522 Russell St. Callbacks will be Monday, January 30, from 7pm to 9pm. Synopsis: After history professor John Oldman unexpectedly resigns from the University, his colleagues press him for an explanation. He asks them what conditions might allow a man from the late Cro-Magnon era to survive until the present day (14,000 years). His fellow professors play along, and they propose ideas and thoughts from each of their specialty fields. They are understandably shocked when he confesses that the story is true - and it's his story. Curiosity wars with intellect as they attempt to poke holes in his narrative, but the tale is as impossible to disprove as it is to verify. Tempers flare, beliefs are challenged, friendships are threatened, and reality becomes a shaky thing indeed. No monologue required; auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Characters available: John Oldman - 35, history professor. Knowledgeable, quiet, "old soul." Harry - 50+, biologist. Warm, outgoing, and lighthearted. Dan - 50+, anthropology professor. Serene and thoughtful, makes poigniant comments. Edith - 50+, art historian. Pleasant, but authoritative. Also a devout Protestant. Sandy - 30s, historian. Quiet, shy, secretly in love with John. Art - 50+, archaeologist. Tries to look and act younger than he is, has a temper. Linda - 20s, a student at the university. Cheerful, youthful, and, inquisitive. Will - 60+, psychology professor. Typical clinical demeanor, but troubled by something. Performances will be March 30 through April 14, 2012 (Thursdays thru Sundays) at the Darkhorse Theater. For additional information, please contact the production crew at act1.themanfromearth@gmail.com.
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