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Seeking Performers for "​Into The Breeches!" Show

Barnstable, MA, United States
ID: 271259Exp: 11/13/2024
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "​Into The Breeches!" and looking for performers, please see the details, please see the details below. About the project: Set in 1942, Into the Breeches explores the challenges faced by the Oberon Playhouse when its director and leading men are called to war. The director’s wife steps in to keep the theater’s spirit alive by staging an ambitious all-female production of Shakespeare’s Henry V. Despite a diverse range of theater experience, this unexpected team unites in a heartfelt effort to bring the play to life, celebrating the power of art and community to reveal our bravest selves even in the most trying times. This modern and moving comedy highlights resilience, collaboration, and the joy of overcoming adversity. Additional info: Actors will be asked to read from script. Perusal copies of the script have been placed at the Hyannis Public Library and Sturgis Library . Rehearsals will begin after November 18. Production Dates: Opening Thursday, January 9 at 7:30 PM and running for 3 weekends through January 26, 2025 on Friday & Saturday at 7:20 PM; Sunday at 2:30 PM.

8 roles

MAGGIE DALTONFemale50-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

The earnest and devoted director of the play, who also takes on the role of The Chorus in Henry V. Maggie is eager to prove herself and sustain the theater.

CELESTE FIELDINGFemale50-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

A flamboyant diva who portrays Henry IV and V. She is dramatic, larger-than-life, and embraces her role with enthusiasm.

IDA GREENFemale26-39 y.o.African-American

An inventive costume designer who also plays Hotspur. Ida is creative and brings a unique vision to the production.

STUART LASKERMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

The stage manager and the only man in the troupe, Stuart also takes on the role of Mistress Quickly.

ELLSWORTH SNOWMale60-69 y.o.White / Caucasian

The board president of the Oberon Playhouse and husband of Winifred. He is supportive of his wife’s theatrical pursuits.

WINIFRED SNIOWFemale50-59 y.o.White / Caucasian

Enthusiastic but lacking in talent, Winifred plays Falstaff and brings a cheerful spirit to the cast. She is the socialite wife of Ellsworth.

JUNE BENNETTFemale20-29 y.o.White / Caucasian

The ingénue who plays the Kates. June brings youthful energy and charm to the production.

GRACE RICHARDSFemale30-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

A new arrival in town with raw acting talent, Grace takes on the demanding roles of Henry IV and V.