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Breakdown
THE UNDERPANTS
By Steve Martin
Adapted from Carl Sternheim
director Bill Fennelly
1st rehearsal 9/22/15, Open 9/23/15, close 11/8/15
Note: Seeking a strong, playful and fearless acting company who is excellent with language, comedy and dialects.
Theo Maske:
To play 30 – 40 yrs. A burly muscular fireplug of a man with a buzz cut! A man of his time and his country! Overtly masculine. Conservative in his ideas about the roles of men and women in society. He is lower working class with aspirations of a much higher middle class status. Seeking an actor with an excellent German dialect.
Louise Maske:
Very pretty, mid-20s, Theo’s dutiful, obedient and faithful wife. Delightful, charming, and warm. She is an ideal woman of her time but as the world around her begins to change she begins to discover and harness her true power. Seeking an actor with an excellent German dialect.
Gertrude Deuter:
To play 30-40 yrs. The neighbor upstairs. A matronly busybody who lives vicariously through Louise. She is a woman with deep but hidden/repressed passions. Must be capable of an excellent German dialect.
Frank Versati:
To play 30-50 yrs. An elegant Italian gentleman and poet who seeks out Louise. This actor will also play the German King. Must be capable of excellent Italian and German dialects as well as lithe and athletic physical comedy.
Benjamin Cohen:
To play 30-40 yrs. Sickly, short, thin and asthmatic. A German Jew. He is shrewd in navigating the world around him both the threats and opportunities. Must have an excellent German/Jewish dialect.
Klinglehoff:
To play 60-80 yrs. An elderly man. An extremely old fashion widower and a prude. Must have an excellent German dialect.
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SANTALAND DIARIES
By David Sedaris
Directed by Wendy Knox
dates December 9, 2015 – January 3, 2016
This show has been CAST.
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STUPID FUCKING BIRD
director Howard Shalwitz
dates January 20 – February 7, 2016
This show has been CAST.
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Adapted by Christopher Sergel
From the novel by Harper Lee
director Timothy Bond
1st rehearsal 1/26/16, Open 2/26/16, close 3/26/16
seeking:
Atticus Finch:
Male, 40s-50s, Caucasian. Father of Scout and Jem. Strongly believes in justice, as he is an attorney for Maycomb County. Assigned to represent Tom Robinson.
Calpurnia:
Female, 45-55, African-American. Housekeeper who has looked after Scout and Jem since their mother has passed away. Has a strong influence on the children.
Mrs. Dubose:
Female, 60s-70s, Caucasian. Neighbor of Atticus Finch and the family. Bad tempered widow who is in ill health.
Walter Cunningham/ Judge Taylor:
Male, 50s, Caucasian. Walter Cunningham is a client of Atticus, as well as a farmer. Poor, but proud. Judge Taylor is a very stern, smart judge who does not take any non-sense.
Jean Louise Finch:
Female, Early 30s Caucasian. Scout grown older. Sensitive, strong, expressive, humane. From Alabama. Narrates the play.
Heck Tate:
Male, late 40-50, Caucasian. Calm and collected town sheriff.
Bob Ewell/Mr. Radley:
Male, late 45-50. Caucasian. Bob Ewell is a poor man who is singly raising eight children. He is racist and comes off very mean. Mr. Radley is Boo’s older brother and acts as his guardian. Attempts to stop the indirect communication between Boo and the children.
Rev. Sykes:
Male, 55-60s, African-American. Minister to an African-American congregation in town.
Mr.Gilmer/ Boo Radley:
Male, Early 40s, Caucasian. Mr. Gilmer is the prosecuting attorney for the Tom Robinson case. Boo Radley is a rather mysterious character that never steps out of his house, and causes fascination amongst the townspeople, especially to Scout and Jem. He attempts an indirect friendship with the children.
Tom Robinson:
Male, 20s-30s, African-American. Compassionate and honest, and wrongfully accused of raping a white woman.
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THE CHRISTIANS
By Lucas Hnath
director Timothy Bond
coproduction with Wilma Theatre, Philadelphia
1st rehearsal 3/8/16, Open 4/8/16, Close 4/24/16
seeking:
PAUL:
Male, 40s-60s, any race/ethnicity. A pastor who is good at his job. Charismatic and sincere. He has confidence and a strong sense of morals without arrogance.
ELIZABETH:
Female, 40s-60s, any race/ethnicity. Paul’s wife. A rock for Paul and the entire congregation. Has deep convictions, is thoughtful and intelligent. Emotionally honest but not sentimental.
JOSHUA:
Male, 20s-40s, any race/ethnicity. The associate pastor. Had a difficult childhood and lost his mother too early. Challenges Paul’s beliefs without being abrasive. Strong sense of integrity and honesty.
JAY:
Male, 50s-60s, any race/ethnicity. Represents the board of the church, respects Paul but is alarmed by the controversy. Tries to be the voice of reason.
JENNY:
Female, 30s-40s, any race/ethnicity. A congregant. Single mother who is struggling financially. Curious and direct; unafraid to confront Paul with difficult questions.
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BASKERVILLE
Based on a novel by Arthur Conan Doyle
director tbd
1st rehearsal 4/12/16, Open 5/13/16, Close 5/29/16
seeking:
SHERLOCK HOLMES:
30’s-40’s, any race/ethnicity. Tall, thin, an oddball, great language skills, great RP dialect, a comedian with a very fast engine. “Lean and moody, a bundle of energy and intelligence.”
DOCTOR WATSON:
30’s-50’s, any race/ethnicity. Former athlete, good-natured, pleasant, but able to turn into a man of action when the situation calls for it. Great language skills, good RP dialect. “Solid and reliable.”
ACTOR ONE:
30’s-50’s, any race/ethnicity. A “character actor” who is a clown and a chameleon, able to do a variety of characters and voices, good with a variety of British dialects.
ACTOR TWO:
20’s-40, any race/ethnicity. A “leading man” type who is really a clown and a chameleon, able to do a variety of characters and voices, good with a variety of British dialects. In good physical shape for stage combat stuff.
ACTRESS:
20’s-40’s, any race/ethnicity. A comedienne who can do a variety of characters, ages, and voices, good with British dialects.
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