August 23, 2016\u2014The 溏心vlog免费B站 Theatre Department is calling for actors to audition for two plays, \u201cGood People\u201d and \u201cSpring Awakening.\u201d The auditions are open to the public. To register, call the 溏心vlog免费B站 Theatre Department at (401) 874-5921 or visit the theatre office on the second floor of the Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Road, Kingston.<\/p>\n
\u201cGood People<\/strong><\/p>\n The department is seeking seven actors to star in its production of \u201cGood People.\u201d Written by David Lindsay-Abaire, \u201cGood People\u201d is an edgy, witty, powerful and funny investigation of class differences in today\u2019s America, and it probes the theme of this fall\u2019s 溏心vlog免费B站 Honors Colloquium topic, \u201cInequality and the American Dream.\u201d The plot follows Margie Walsh, a mother living in South Boston with her disabled adult daughter, who is about to lose her Dollar Store job and could face eviction. In desperation, she seeks help from her recently-back-in-town high school boyfriend of long ago, now a well-to-do doctor, husband and father living in the upper class milieu of Chestnut Hill.<\/p>\n The play is directed by Bryna Wortman, with sets by Cheryl deWardener, costumes by Morgan Clark, lighting by Jen Rock, and sound by Michael Hyde. The stage manager is Ally Schiller and the assistant director and dramaturg is Jen Spirito.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>CAST <\/strong><\/p>\n Margaret Walsh\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 50ish, well-meaning, can be brash, unpretentious, street smart and kind<\/p>\n Steve\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20ish, Dollar Store manager, trying to do a good job<\/p>\n Joyce\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 30ish, Margaret\u2019s disabled daughter, no lines, all physical acting and inner life<\/p>\n Dottie\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Margaret\u2019s 60ish landlord who often cares for Joyce, and is a bit ditsy<\/p>\n Jean\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 50ish, Margaret\u2019s friend, astute and supportive, knows more than she\u2019s saying<\/p>\n Mike\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 50ish, attractive, well-educated doctor, likes the upscale life he\u2019s achieved since escaping from Southie, self-centered<\/p>\n Kate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mike\u2019s wife, 30ish African-American, well-educated, cultured working woman and mother, clueless about life in Southie, but well meaning<\/p>\n REQUIRED:<\/strong><\/p>\n Auditions will require a contemporary monologue, 1 to 2 minutes in length, from a play other than \u201cGood People.\u201d Selections should be a scene to which you strongly connect and that best reveals you and perhaps something about the character in \u201cGood People\u201d you are attempting to reveal. No slang or foul language. Be prepared to read sides at auditions and definitely at callbacks. Please read the entire play before auditions \u2013 scripts can be found in the Theatre Office.<\/p>\n Auditions for juniors and seniors will be held in the Will Theatre of the Fine Arts Center on Sept. 6, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. All others will audition Sept. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m., also in the Will Theatre. Call backs will be held Sept. 8, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. in the same location. The first-read through takes place Sept. 10 at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>\u201cSpring Awakening\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The department is seeking 15 to 20 actors to star in \u201cSpring Awakening,\u201d based on the play by Frank Wedekind. With music by Duncan Sheik and lyrics by Steven Sater, \u201cSpring Awakening\u201d explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The 2008 landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock \u2018n roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation.<\/p>\n The play is directed by Paula McGlasson, while Lila Kane serves as musical director, with choreography by Dante Sciarra, set design by Kent Homchick, costume design by Toni Spadafora-Sadler, lighting design by Christian Wittwer, sound design by Michael Hyde and prop design by Laura Mernoff. Production manager is Alan Hawkridge and production stage manager is Kyle Fletcher.<\/p>\n CAST<\/strong><\/p>\n Wendla\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Innocent, growing more curious about the world around her and her changing body. Both vulnerable and a willing participant in her evolution. Explores newfound sexuality with Melchior. May require partial nudity. Vocal range E3 bottom to E5 top.<\/p>\n Melchior\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow to society\u2019s rules. An atheist and a radical student. Struggles with intense feelings for Wendla and his awakening sexual urges. May require partial nudity. Vocal range G2 bottom to B4 top.<\/p>\n Martha\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A schoolgirl who faces constant physical abuse from her father. She has a secret crush on Moritz. Vocal range E3 bottom to E5 top<\/p>\n Moritz\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Melchior\u2019s best friend, a troubled student. He desperately tries and fails to please his father. His haunting sexual dreams and academic failures drive him to thoughts of suicide. Vocal range C3 bottom to A4 top.<\/p>\n Thea\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wendla\u2019s best friend, a schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure. Vocal range Ab2 bottom to D5 top.<\/p>\n Hanschen\u00a0 A narcissistic classmate of Melchior\u2019s. He is comfortable with his sexuality and uses his looks and intelligence to captivate Ernst. May double as Rupert. Vocal range E3 bottom to C5 top.<\/p>\n Anna \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A German schoolgirl and Martha\u2019s best friend. Optimistic and a bit na\u00efve, she has a difficult time understanding Martha\u2019s trials. Vocal range E3 bottom to C5 top.<\/p>\n Ernst\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A schoolmate of Melchior\u2019s. Na\u00efve and easily manipulated, allowing him to fall in love with Hanschen. May double as Reinhold. Vocal range Ab2 bottom to A4 top.<\/p>\n Ilse\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Martha\u2019s sister, who was abused and has run away from home to live in an artist\u2019s colony. She reaches out to her old friend Moritz in his last moments of life. Vocal range E3 bottom to E5 top.<\/p>\n Georg\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A clumsy schoolmate of Melchior\u2019s. He is overcome with feelings for his piano teacher. May double as Dieter. Vocal range Ab2 bottom to D5 top.<\/p>\n Otto\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A classmate of Melchior\u2019s. He struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate. May double as Ulbrecht. Vocal range Ab2 bottom to D5 top.<\/p>\n Adult woman Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Character include: Wendla\u2019s mother, school professor, Martha\u2019s mother, etc. Age 40 to 50 with vocal range of D3 bottom to A4 top.<\/p>\n Adult man\u00a0 Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: School professor, Ilse\u2019s father, Moritz\u2019s father, a doctor, etc. Age 40 to 50 with vocal range of D3 bottom to F4 top.<\/p>\n REQUIRED:<\/strong><\/p>\n Auditions will require the performance of two contrasting songs or one song and one monologue. The song should be from the world of pop, rock or folk music. If performing two songs, one should be uptempo and the other a ballad. All lyrics must be memorized and 32 bars per song will be performed. Sheet music be provided to the accompanist. If presenting a monologue, it should be 1-minute long. Choose a serious and contemporary monologue revealing the passions of the youthful character you are portraying.<\/p>\n Auditions for juniors and seniors will be held in G Studio of the Fine Arts Center on Sept. 6, from 7 to 10 p.m. All others will audition Sept. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m., also in G Studio. Call backs will be held Sept. 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the same location and will include dancing, singing and acting.<\/p>\n Rehearsals will begin in October. Please note that if you are cast in \u201cGood People,\u201d there may be an overlap with performances. 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