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Breakdown
2016 SEASON
YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
by George S Kaufman & Moss Hart
Dir: Cathey Sawyer
1st reh: on/about 3/21/16; runs 4/8-4/23
Seeking:
Penelope Sycamore
Female, 45-55, any ethnicity, sweet, sincere, lovable mother.
Essie Carmichael
Female, 25-30, any ethnicity, pixie-ish, unsuccessful ballet student.
Rheba
Female, 29-39, African American housekeeper, fun, with slight attitude.
Paul Sycamore
Male, 50-60, any ethnicity, youthful air, quiet charm, mild manner.
Mr. DePinna
Male, 55-65, any ethnicity, kind, serious manner, wild-eyed inventor.
Ed Carmichael
Male, 30-40, any ethnicity, mild-mannered xylophone player.
Donald
Male, 30-40, African American, Rheba’s laid-back boyfriend.
Martin Vanderhof
Male, 70-75, any ethnicity, humorist, wise old owl, lovable grandpa.
Alice Sycamore
Female, 22-26, any ethnicity, lovely, poised, sweet, “normal.
Henderson
Male, 30-40, any ethnicity, IRS agent, stiff, slightly hyper.
Tony Kirby
Male, 25-30, any ethnicity, handsome, personable, idealist.
Boris Kolenkhov
Male, 40-55, any ethnicity, Russian, eccentric ballet instructor.
Gay Welllington
Female, 40-60, any ethnicity, drunken diva.
Mr. Kirby
Male, 50-60, any ethnicity, wealthy Wall Street financier, serious, repressed saxophonist.
Mrs. Kirby
Female, 45-55, any ethnicity, high society, outwardly reserved.
Grand Duchess Olga Katrina
Female, 45-60, any ethnicity, Russian, slightly faded elegance, eccentric.
Three G-men
Male, 25-55, any ethnicity, special agents who mean business.
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice
Dir: Cathey Sawyer
1st reh: on/about 4/25/16; runs 5/13-6/4
Seeking:
Jesus Christ
Male, 25-35, leader of the twelve disciples, battling humanity vs. divinity; rock tenor
Judas Iscariot
Male, 25-35, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus’ fame; rock tenor
Mary Magdalene
Female, 25-35, female follower of Jesus who finds herself falling in love with him; mezzo-soprano
Pontius Pilate
Male, 30-60, governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus’ crucifixion, baritone
Caiaphas
Male, 30-60, one of the main antagonists of the show; he is the high priest who sees Jesus as a threat to the nation; bass
Annas
Male, 18-35, one of the main antagonists of the show; fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas, high tenor
Peter
Male, 18-35, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus’ arrest to save himself; baritone
Simon Zealotes
Male, 18-35, one of Jesus’ twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans; tenor
King Herod
Male, 30-55, King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate; tenor
Ensemble
Males & Females, all ethnicity, all vocal ranges; cover key roles as priests, disciples, soul girls, angels, crowd, lepers, vendors, mob, and Roman Guards.
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ON GOLDEN POND
by Ernest Thompson
Dir: Cathey Sawyer
1st reh: on/about 5/30/16; runs 6/17-7/2
Seeking:
Norman Thayer
79 yr. old male; Dry sense of humor, boyish and spunky.
Ethel Thayer
69 yr. old female, Adorable and very energetic.
Charlie Martin
44 yr. old male, Strong Maine accent, strong belly laugh.
Chelsea Thayer Wayne
42 yr. daughter of Norman and Ethel, athletic with a nervous edge to her.
Billy Ray
13 yr. old male (will be cast locally), Flippant and awkward.
Bill Ray
45 yr. old male, Self serving with a good sense of humor.
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CINDERELLISH
World Premiere Musical by Arnold Margolin & Weslie Brown
Dir: Cathey Sawyer
1st reh: on/about 6/26/16; runs 7/21-8/6
Seeking facile, comedic actors with strong voices for this world premiere musical about a team of writers trying to create a “Cinderellish” musical.
Liz Summers
mid-to-late 20s. In spite of fact she was born and raised in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico, she hates the Cinderella story; she sings the entire score of a different musical every morning in the shower, alone; and she assumes another person's identity, she is someone we enjoy watching and rooting for. Is a sunny survivor, probably more naive than she thinks she is but not as innocent as she'd like to believe. Also doubles in the shows-within-a-show as Cindy, role calls for a mezzo-soprano with a strong belt; a sweet high voice.
Paul Maxwell
Successful Broadway producer. Mid-30s. Bit of a boy wonder; except with women. But is great with using his enthusiasm to sell people on his ideas - most of the time. Also doubles in the shows within-a-show as The Wicked Step-Mother in her various guises. Role calls for a bari-tenor; can sing with Broadway pizazz as well as country soul. Has a strong falsetto for the Wicked Step-Mother.
Dolores Duran
Paul's Associate Producer. Late 20s-early 30s. Smart & quick and she needs to be; she is on the hot seat most of the show. This actor doubles as The Wicked Step-Sister and the Brooklyn Godmother Tina. This roll calls for a mezzo-soprano with a strong belt. Particularly interested in casting role as non-Caucasian.
Matt Blair
Composer. 30s. Much more sensitive soul than his writing partner, Brian. Not only is glass always half empty for him but it seems to be half full for everyone else. Doubles as The Evil Step-Brother and Johnny. Role calls for a tenor and a strong rock voice for Johnny.
Brian Clarke
The book writer. Peter Pan at 45. New Yorker through & through. Has an instant crush on Liz, mostly because only other available female has already warned him off. Doubles as the Borscht Belt Fairy Godfather Gaylord, and B.J, the rock club manager Role calls for a baritone.
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PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES
by Morgan, Monk, Foley, Schimmel & Hardwick
Dir: Cathey Sawyer
1st reh: on/about 8/1/16; runs 8/19-9/10
Seeking:
Jackson
Male, lead guitarist, ladies’ man, sings tenor line
L.M.
Male, Piano/Accordion, tap dancing skills a plus, must be able to sing tight harmonies
Prudie Cupp
Female, Percussion, younger Cupp sister, sings top harmony line
Rhetta Cupp
Female, Percussion, older sister of Prudie, sings alto line
Eddie
Male, Bass player
Jim
Male, Rhythm Guitar, front man of the Pump Boys, must be able to chat directly to the audience with ease
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THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING
by Carson McCullers
Dir: Cathey Sawyer
1st reh: on/about 9/12/16; runs 9/30-10/15
Seeking:
Berenice
Female, 40s, African American; the Addams’ family cook and confidante to Frankie
Frankie
Female, seeking 18+ to play young adolescent; energetic, restless tomboy; thin, tall, self-conscious
Jarvis
Male, early 20s, Frankie’s brother, newly engaged to Janice, left home to join the Army
Janice
Female, 20ish, sweet, anxious to meet her fiance’s family for the first time
Mr. Addams
Male, late 40s-50s, Frankie & Jarvis’ father, conservative, absent-minded
John Henry
Male, 7ish, (will likely be cast locally), Frankie’s young cousin; delicate, active boy
Mrs. West
Female, 30s, John Henry’s mother; vivacious but dowdy
Helen, Doris
Females, teens, neighborhood girls
Sis Laura
Female, African American; elderly neighborhood woman, friend of Berenice
T.T. Williams
Male, African American, 50ish, timid and over-polite
Honey Camden Brown
Male, African American, early 20s, slender, high-strung, volatile, mix of hostility & playfulness
Barney
Male, 13ish, neighborhood boy
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ONE SLIGHT HITCH
by Lewis Black
Dir: Kermit Medsker
1st reh: on/about 10/10/16; runs 10/28-11/12
Seeking:
Doc Coleman
Male, 50-60, a father; general practitioner; charming, eccentric conservative; hides his anger issues with a smile.
Delia Coleman
Female, 50-60, the mother; a chronic worrier; keeps her neurosis just below the surface with the help of platitudes and the occasional pill.
Ryan
Male, 28-35, the ex-boyfriend; a bohemian free spirit; survives on his good looks.
P.B.
Female, 16, Doc and Delia's youngest daughter; is alternately appalled and excited by the craziness of the family, which we see through her eyes.
Melanie
Female, 30-39, Doc and Delia's daughter; a nurse; attractive party girl and just a little psychotic.
Courtney
Female, 25-30, the bride; Doc and Delia's daughter; freelance writer/artist; torn between a life of artistic freedom or security
Harper
Male, 30-35, the groom; logical and wealthy; can’t help being the “good guy” even when he knows it puts his relationship at risk
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LET IT SNOW
by Peter Quilter
Dir: Cathey Sawyer
1st reh: on/about 11/14/16; runs 12/2-12/17
Seeking:
Jack
Male, 30s-40s, Noel Coward-type leading man, charming & witty nightclub performer, HUGE plus if able to play the piano
Maggie
Female, 30s-40s, Jack’s co-star and best friend: funny, warm & engaging (and pining for Jack)
Charlie
Male, 60s, Jack’s father, former burlesque star, funny but oblivious to the feelings of those around him
Beatrice
Female, 60s, Jack’s mother, former burlsesque star, unfulfilled by her new life off the stage, HUGE plus if able to play the piano
Graham
Male, 30s, Jack’s butler, charming and efficient
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