BOOM! Theater will present COMPANY Show dates: May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16,17 & 18. Where: Knight Stage at the Akron Civic Theatre Auditions: February 3 , 2025 from 5 - 9:30pm Where: Akron Civic Main Stage - 182 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A4A72FAAFCCE9-53997383-boom Call back: February 10, 2025, from 6 - 9pm Where: Akron Civic Main Stage Rehearsals start: March 23, 2025 Director: Warren Scott Friedman Any questions can be directed to vrenner@akroncivic.com<mailto:vrenner@akroncivic.com> COMPANY SYNOPSIS On the night of his 35th birthday, Robert struggles to think of a wish to make as he blows out his birthday candles. The lone bachelor, surrounded by "those good and crazy people" -- his married friends -- Robert is uncertain whether he should simply be happy with his lot or whether he should wish for his own romantic partner. Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, and thoughtful conversations, Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons of marriage from his diverse and frequently hilarious friends, and begins to make sense of his own persistent bachelorhood. Company, Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking modern musical, is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability, and "being alive." CHARACTERS Robert The Story's protagonist, a keen observer who appears to be happy. He is the only one in his circle still single. terrified of marriage, but fears a lifetime of loneliness Lead role Baritone Harry Sarahs husband. He is a recovering alcoholic. Believes the advantages of marriage outweighs the disadvantages. Supporting role Baritone Susan Peter's Wife and Ex Wife. Delicate southern belle .Motherly in her affections towards Robert. Supporting role Soprano Sarah Harry's hypercritical wife, she is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting and loving. Supporting role Mezzo-Soprano, Alto Peter Susans husband. the perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships. Supporting role Baritone Jenny Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband David and will; indulge him from time to time. Supporting role Soprano David Jenny's husband; relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return. Supporting role Baritone Paul Amy's fiancé .Patient with her neurotic nature. fully commits to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same. Supporting Tenor Joanne Acerbic and Demanding, too old to be part of the young crowd, but would not fit well with the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband Larry Supporting role Alto Larry Joanne's husband. Stoic and centered but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife's behavior, but knows when to put his foot down. Supporting role Baritone April A girlfriend of Robert's. she is flight attendant who came to New York to live in radio city. Dizzy and adorable Featured role Mezzo-Soprano Marta A girlfriend of Robert's. Intensely modern, seeking adventure and excitement in the city. Featured role Mezzo-Soprano Kathy A former girlfriend of Robert's now considered a good friend. she plans to leave the city for a life of domesticity. Sweet and Loving. Featured role Soprano Amy A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul, but terrified of marriage. after a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate. Supporting role Mezzo-Soprano, Alto BOOM! Theater taps into a growing movement called "creative aging." While older adults comprise a large percentage of the arts and culture audience (theaters, symphonies, museums), they are not as often the makers of arts and culture content, especially when it comes to casting in community theater productions. BOOM! wants to change the playing field. Most actors and musicians along with production are 50 +, some productions are multi-generational where needed. Valerie Renner Associate Director - Programming, Media, Marketing Akron Civic Theatre 182 S. Main Street Akron OH 44308 PH: 330-535-3179 ext. 207 Fax: 234-525-6467 Email: vrenner@akroncivic.com