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One Act Festival at Birmingham Village Players
Dates: 6/2/2023
📍 Theatre: Birmingham Village Players
34660 Woodward Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: 2486442075
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Audition Notice-2023 P@W ONE ACT FESTIVAL
The following provides audition information for the 2023 Playwrights@Work One Act Festival: Audition dates: Friday and Sunday, June 2 nd and 4 th . Audition times: 6:30 pm Friday and 7:00 pm Sunday (registration begins at 6:00 on Friday and 6:30 on Sunday) Performance dates: July 28 and 29 at 8:00 pm and July 30 at 2:00 pm All 4 original plays will be performed at each show of the Festival. Each show is listed with cast requirements. Ages are suggested by each playwright (and/or director) Please contact Diana McClain at dianadavid@wowway.com for copies of the plays or cuts. Existential Crisis by Jeff Shuster Synopsis: What happens when a seriously straight-laced twenty-something girl encounters a loud and overbearing twenty-something guy in a library? It's going to take more than a bit of soul searching to overcome the comedic mayhem that ensues before these two insecure graduate students can have any chance at a relationship. CAST OF CHARACTERS GIRL: (age 20-40) A twenty-something graduate student; easily frustrated and easily angered; seriously straight-laced; wrapped way too tight; no nonsense; all work and no play BOY: (age 20-40) A twenty-something graduate student; loud and overbearing; a goofball; carefree and unserious; and rather pesty
Rachel’s Song by Udi Kapen Synopsis: An Israeli-American woman, about to receive a lifetime achievement award, reflects on her long and eventful life as a witness to and a participant in the history of Israel.
CAST OF CHARACTERS Rachel- Israeli woman 80s Gilead-Rachels adult son 50s-60s Yosef-Rachels father (flashback) 40s -50s Sarah-Rachels mother (flashback) 40s 50s Teenage Rachel-young soldier (flashback) late teens Rivka-Rachels army friend (flashback) late teens Young adult Rachel-young mother (flashback) early 20s Reporter-American reporter(flashback) 30s 40s
All the World by Steve Sussman Synopsis: When Marty, a middle-age engineer decides to suddenly change careers leaving his job to become involved full-time in the local community theatre, there are unforeseen circumstances he didn't anticipate. CAST OF CHARACTERS Marty – Late 50s professional man Jocelyn – Late 40s - early 50s woman, his wife Tim – any age man 30-65 - kind of a "loose cannon" Marcia – theater stage manager, woman any age 25 – 70
Heidi Who by Jennifer Ward Synopsis: Kristy and Justin are expecting company, but an unplanned guest tags along with plans to drive a wedge between them. Justin's mom, Arlene has invited Heidi to her big birthday bash and unwittingly stirs up an old flame that Justin had hoped was out forever! CAST OF CHARACTERS KRISTY – 50ish, married, overextended hostess JUSTIN – 50ish, KRISTY’s husband, just wants mom and wife happy ARLENE – 80, knows her mind but open to new experiences HEIDI – 50ish, beautiful and devious
News About One Act Festival at Birmingham Village Players
P@W ONE ACT FESTIVAL to Feature Four Original Plays by Local Authors
June 26, 2026 Birmingham Village Players' Playwrights @ Work will present four world-premiere one-act plays at its annual One Act Festival, featuring works on dating, family secrets, marriage equality, and addiction.
Birmingham Village Players to Present the One Act Festival in July
June 10, 2024 Experience the One Act Festival at Birmingham Village Players this summer with four original plays by local authors, featuring unique characters and intriguing stories. Learn how to purchase tickets.Great Minds at Work and It's a Community Effort! The One Act Festival Returns to Birmingham Village Players
July 02, 2022 The local theatre community in Metro Detroit is amazing and the authors of Playwrights@Work (P@W), the writers’ group at Birmingham Village Players, have been warmly welcomed by them.
BWW Exclusive: Bringing DISENCHANTED! to Life During the Pandemic
January 11, 2021 A production of “Guys & Dolls” spurred David Carroll to pursue starting a new theatre group in January of 2020. Musical theatre was a passion he shared with his father, though usually from the audience. In 2019, he joined the Birmingham Village Players in several small roles in “Guys & Dolls” and was inspired by the all the local talent and wanted to provide more opportunities for cast and crew to work and get paid for it. Soon after, Nicely Theatre Group (named for “Guys & Dolls character Nicely-Nicely) was born.About the Theatre
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