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Casting Call for "The Hatmaker's Wife" Play

Corvallis, OR, United States
ID: 216932Exp: 3/7/2023
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Casting actors for "The Hatmaker's Wife" Play. Please see the details below. About the project: In The Hatmaker's Wife, a young woman moves in with her boyfriend expecting domestic bliss, but instead has trouble getting comfortable. Her strange new home seems determined to help out – and soon the walls are talking. They reveal the magical tale of an old hatmaker and his long-suffering wife who runs away with his favorite hat. This sweet and surreal folktale bends time and space to redefine the idea of family, home, and true-love itself. Additional info: NOTE: There is some profanity in the script. A headshot will be requested to be posted with the cast list. Rehearsals will begin on March 13, time and days set by director and cast. Tech Week: April 10th - April 14th Performances: Saturday, April 15th and Sunday, April 17th. Scripts will be available for check-out from the Office in early February.

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7 roles

HETCHMANBoth genders65-90 y.o.All ethnicities

Ageless. Must present as male. A man set in his ways and obsessed with his hat and has little time for anything else. Oblivious, a bit cantankerous, curmudgeonly.

HETCHMAN’S WIFEBoth genders65-90 y.o.All ethnicities

Ageless Must present as female. A woman who is nothing but supportive, smart, and lovely. Deserves the world, but asks only for crumbs. As her name entails, she is indeed Hetchman’s unfortunate wife.

MECKELBoth genders65-90 y.o.All ethnicities

Ageless. Must present as male. A best friend to Hetchman. Best because he is the only friend Hetchman has. Wonderful, kind, charming and charming. He is the opposite of Hetchman.

VOICEBoth genders26-34 y.o.All ethnicities

Must present as female. A young woman who questions her life. Strong, hard-working, either wise or smart, she doesn’t know yet. Means well, always, but isn’t capable of it, usually.

GABEBoth genders26-34 y.o.All ethnicities

Must present as male. Voice’s Boyfriend, A young man who doesn’t question his life. A problem-solver to a fault, which he will try to solve as well.

WALLBoth genders65-90 y.o.All ethnicities

Ageless. Must present as female. A wall. She has seen the history of this house and ventures to tell the story. Patient, or maybe not. Didactic, but probably not. Think well-meaning Aunt.

GOLEM/STAGE ASSISTANTBoth genders20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Ageless. Must present as male. One actor will play both roles. Neither character has lines. Golem - (Not to be confuse with Gollum.) The Jewish golem of Prague. Only makes sounds but does intuit what is going on. Eats a lot. Made of mud.