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Breakdown
2016-17 SEASON
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
By Loraine Hansberry
Directed by Timothy Piggee
1st Rehearsal – August 30, 2016
Opening - October 5, 2016
Closing – October 30, 2016
LENA YOUNGER
Female, 50s–70s, African-American. “Mama,” matriarch of the family, religious, moral, maternal, seeing to the family’s future.
WALTER LEE YOUNGER
Male, 30s, African American, son of Lena, a disgruntled dreamer, has the potential to be a Titan but his impatience makes him short-sided
BENEATHA YOUNGER
Female, Early 20s, African American, daughter of Lena, a coming-of age intellectual with teenage tendencies, has a caustic wit
RUTH YOUNGER
Female, Mid 20s–30s, African American, wife of Walter, mother of Travis, pours herself into the family, a peace-maker with a deep well of secrets living inside her
TRAVIS YOUNGER
Male, 10 years old, African American, son of Ruth and Walter, a charming kid who knows how to get what he wants
JOSEPH ASAGAI
Male 20s-30s, African college student from Nigeria, one of Beneatha’s suitors, confidence in his principles, gentle and earnest with Beneatha
GEORGE MURCHISON
Male, 20s–30s, African American, Beneatha’s other suitor, from a privileged, wealthy family, not interested in Beneatha’s intellect
BOBO
Male, 30s–60s, African American, one of Walter’s partners in the liquor store plan, down-and-out, fears Walter and regrets his sloppiness
KARL LINDNER
Male, 40–50s, Caucasian, sent on behalf of the Clybourne Park Improvement Committee to visit the Youngers; has never been to South Chicago before
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ROZ AND RAY
By Karen Hartman
Directed by Chay Yew
1st Rehearsal – September 16, 2016
Opening – October 19, 2016
Closing- November 13, 2016
This show has been CAST.
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CHARLES III
By Mike Bartlett
Directed by David Muse
Co-production with A.C.T. and Shakespeare Theatre Company
1st Rehearsal – November 1, 2016
Opening – November 16, 2016
Closing – December 11, 2016
This show has been CAST
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VIETGONE
By Qui Nguyen
Directed by May Adrales
Co-production with Oregon Shakespeare Festival
1st Rehearsal – November 15, 2016
Opening – December 7, 2016
Closing – January 1, 2017
This show has been CAST
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WOODY SEZ
By David Lutken
Directed by David Corley
1st Rehearsal – January 3, 2017
Opening – January 11, 2017
Closing – January 29, 2017
This show has been CAST
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WELL
By Lisa Kron
Directed by Braden Abraham
1st Rehearsal – January 10, 2017
Opening - February 15, 2017
Closing – March 5, 2017
LISA KRON
Female 35-55, Caucasian . A performance artist, Narrator
ANN KRON
Female 60’s – 70’s, Caucasian, Lisa’s Mother, Midwestern housewife, experiences chronic pain, yet surprisingly vibrant.
ACTOR A
Female 30’s-50’s, Caucasian. Plays Joy, Dottie, and herself
ACTOR B
Female 30’s-50’s, African American, Plays Lori Jones, Kay, Mrs. Price Cynthia, and herself.
ACTOR C
Male 30’s-50’s, African American. Plays Jim Richardson, Nurse 2, Little Oscar, Big Oscar, and himself
ACTOR D
Male 30’s-50’s, Caucasian. Plays Howard Norris, Head Nurse, and himself.
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DRY POWDER
By Sarah Burgess
1st Rehearsal – February 17, 2017
Opening - March 22, 2017
Closing – April 16, 2017
Rick
Male 45-60, Founder and President, KMM Capital Management; hard-nosed and impatient
Jenny
Female 30-40, Founding Partner, KMM Capital Management; Bold and hard working;;has no interest in sentimentality
Seth
Male 30 -40, Founding Partner, KMM Capital Management; a smart, “ideas” guy who retains optimism about the industry
Jeff Schrader
Male 35-45, CEO, Landmark Luggage; recently promoted; from the West Coast; invested in his company and employees
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HERE LIES LOVE
Concept and Lyrics by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim
Directed by Alex Timbers
Co-production with A.C.T.
1st Rehearsal – March 7, 2017
Opening – April 12, 2017
Closing – June 4, 2017
IMELDA MARCOS
Female 20’s-30’s, Larger than life, with immense charm; seduced by the politics of power; unable to confront her mistakes
FERDINAND MARCOS
Male 20s-30s. Filipino, Intensely charismatic, masculine politician. Seductive. Sexy.
ESTRELLA
Female 20s-30s, Filipina. Servant and confidante, who raised Imelda after her mother’s death, despite being only slightly older than her. Strong maternal, nurturing force with a gentler singing voice.
AQUINO (NINOY)
Male, 20s-30s, Filipino, Rebel leader with righteous principles. Seeking a singer with strong R&B/Gospel voice.
WOMEN
20s-30s, Filipina. To play various roles, Beauty Pageant contestant, Citizens of Manila, among others.
MEN
20s-30s, Filipino. To play various roles, Soldiers, Citizens of Manila, among others.
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