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Breakdown
ANTIGONE
Director: Theodorus Terzopoulos
Playwright: Sophocles
First Rehearsal: August 18, Opening: October 21, Closing: November 8
All roles have been CAST.
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THE HARD PROBLEM
Playwright: Tom Stoppard
Director: Blanka Zizka
Dates: January/February. Exact dates TBA
HILARY
Female, 20s-30s, any race/ethnicity. A doctoral student in psychology who is a philosopher at heart. She prays every night but claims it’s mostly for the psychological benefits. Researcher at the Krohl Institute for Brian Science.
SPIKE
Male, 30s-40s, Caucasian. Hilary’s tutor and lover. Fierce materialist, Egotistical and unwavering.
AMAL
Male, 20s-30s. Indian-American. Mathematician and biophysicist who is employed at Jerry’s hedge-fund to model and predict global markets. Dating Bo.
JULIA
Female, 20s-30s, any race/ethnicity. Pilates instructor who went to high school with Hilary. Compassionate, even-tempered. Dating Ursula.
URSULA
Female, 20s-30s, any race/ethnicity. Brain scientist working at the Krohl Institute. Direct and uncompromising. Wry sense of humor. Dating Julia.
LEO
Male, 40s-50s, Caucasian. Head of the Krohl Institute. A little bit in love with Hilary. More interested in “minds” than “brains.”
JERRY
Male, 40s-50s, Caucasian. Founder of the Krohl Institute, incredibly wealthy. Kind and authoritative patriarch at home and overbearing boss in office.
BO
Female, 20s-30s, Chinese-American. Mathematician. Eager to please. New employee of the Krohl Institute as a research assistant to Hilary. Dating Amal.
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AN OCTOROON
Director: Joanna Settle
Playwright: Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins
First Rehearsal: February 16, Opening: March 23, Closing: April 10 (possible extension through April 17)
Roles of PLAYWRIGHT/WAHNOTEE/LAFOUCHE and ASSISTANT/PETE/PAUL have already been cast.
Seeking:
BJJ/GEORGE/M’CLOSKY:
Male. 20s-30s. African-American/Black. Young contemporary playwright who is inquisitive, ironic, and unapologetic. Also plays the classical roles of George (wealthy inheritor of the plantation, in love with Zoe) and M’Closky (cold and calculating).
ZOE:
Female, 20s-30s, Octoroon/White/Quadroon/Multi-Racial. The love interest of George and M’Closky. Kind, innocent, and naïve.
DORA:
Female, 20s-30s, White. Southern belle who is desperate to marry.
MINNIE:
Female, 20s-30s, African-American/Black. One of the slaves on the plantation. Often trying and failing to keep up with everything going on. Trusting and light-hearted. Best friends with Dido.
DIDO:
Female, 20s-30s, African-American/Black. One of the slaves on the plantation. She is the one you would go to for help or a slap in the face. Dry, ironic and wise. Best friends with Minnie.
GRACE:
Female, 20s-30s, African-American/Black. One of the slaves on the plantation. Pregnant. Often forgetful and does not get along well with others.
BR'ER RABBIT/RATTS:
Male, any age, any ethnicity. Mischievous and silent observer of the play/world; a trickster. Ratts is a Salty Sea Captain, easily persuadable.
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THE CHRISTIANS
Playwright: Lucas Hnath
Director: TBA
Dates: May/June, Exact dates TBA
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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