[NEohioPAL] Akron auditions

[Janis Harcar]

Auditions at Weathervane Playhouse
In the Valley off Merriman Road
330-836-2626

2 shows "Life With Father" and "Race"

Life With Father

Classic Comedy

Written by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse

Directed by Sarah May

 Founders Theater (main stage) production

AUDITIONS

Sunday November 3, 2013 - 5 pm By Appointment

Monday November 4, 2013 - 7 pm By Appointment

Actors will be placed in groups 5-6 to read from the script every 15 minutes.  Children will have something to read and may be asked to improvise something.

REHEARSALS & OPENING

Rehearsals begin February 16, 2014

The show opens March 27, 2014 and runs through April 13, 2014

 CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

 Cast Requirements for this show:

(Note: The Day family should all be red-headed, performers auditioning for these roles should be willing to rinse their hair auburn, but wigs are an option.  The four sons could be played by young actors slightly older than the ages listed. )

Clarence Day, Esq.:  Father or "Clare,"   40's-50's.  A prosperous New York businessman who likes to think he rules the roost at home, strives for peace and order, and is undermined at every turn by his boisterous family. A role meant for an experienced actor with great comic timing!

Vinnie Day:  40's. Mother, who probably knows best!  She is a loving and devoted mother and wife; light-hearted, patient, and a tad ditsy.

Clarence Day, Jr.:  The eldest son at 17, he will be entering Yale in the fall, trying to be "his own man," but utterly unprepared for his first love.

John Day:  14 years old, enterprising, jockeying for position, eager to please, loves sports.

Whitney Day:  10 years old, active and lively, preparing for his confirmation, but would rather be playing baseball.

Harlan Day:  7 years old, loveable and good natured.

Cousin Cora: 30's-40's, Vinnie's "country cousin," talkative, energetic, fun. Not red-headed.

Mary Skinner:  A very pretty wide-eyed girl of 17, visiting the big city for the first time. (Could be played by a slightly older actress.)

Reverend Lloyd:  The Rector of the Episcopal Church that the Day's attend. Proper, professional, but good-hearted and patient with the children.  Character role, age flexible.

Dr. Humphreys:  The family doctor, 40-60's. Serious, professional.

Dr. Somers:  Another physician, a cameo role. Flexible age.

Margaret: The devoted family cook and servant, good-humored and tolerant of all the shenanigans of the household.  A character role, 30-60's, fun.

Annie, Delia, Nora, and Maggie:  16-46, four fun cameo roles for women who play the ever-changing maids hired to work in the Day household.  A running gag in the play! They should all be different. (But that doesn't mean they couldn't be played by the same actress, or two.)

PLOT: In late 19th century New York, Clarence Day thinks he’s in control of his household.  He has another think coming.


AND

RACE

Drama

Written by David Mamet

Directed by Michael Oatman

Founders Theater (main stage) production

RUN DATES: JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 16, 2014



AUDITIONS

Monday, November 18, 2013 - 7 pm – Open Call

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 7 pm – Open Call

Rehearsals begin Dec. 9, 2013

PREPARATION:

Please prepare a monologue (2 – 3 minutes in length) – contemporary preferred (classical acceptable) Dramatic or comedic is acceptable. May be from the script. Sides will be available during auditions. You are encouraged to be familiar with the script.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN 

Cast Requirements for this show:

1 Woman

3 Men 

Susan – African American female in her 20s

Henry Brown – African American male in his 40s

Jack Lawson – white male in his 40s

Charles Strickland –white male in his 40s – 50s

INFORMATION/PLOT

Play contains strong language and mild adult themes of black issues, current events, politics

The play follows “three attorneys, two black and one white, offered a chance to defend a white man charged with a crime against a black woman.” The plot unfolds as the three lawyers and defendant grapple with the evidence of the case and their own feelings about race.



Janis Harcar
Director of Advancement
Weathervane Playhouse
330-836-2626 X16
jharcar at weathervaneplayhouse.com



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