Auditions will be held on Monday, August 27th @ 7pm. Please come with a 3 minute prepared contemporary monologue. Auditionees will be seen on a first-come, first served basis.

Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, September 5th.

Production dates are Jan. 4, 5, 6 (matinee), 10, 11, 12, 13 (matinee), 17, 18, 19 & 20

Rehearsals will start in mid-October: 2 weeknights and Sunday afternoons.

A non-printable PDF of approx. 75% of the script is available upon request.

Any questions, please contact the director @ dilksew714@comcast.net.

Director Ellen Wilson Dilks seeks the following:

Sterling North (Male, 45—60, African American): North is the newly appointed director of the Morris Foundation. He is articulate, sophisticated, smart and a savvy businessman; but the cost of getting ahead in the white world has given him a sharp edge—and a chip on his shoulder.

Paul Barrow (Male, 40—55, White):  Barrow is the long-time Educational Director at the Foundation. He is passionate about art—and about the Foundation’s mission. He is a caring man who gets caught up in something he never expected.

Ella Franklin (Female, 60—75, African America): Ella has served as assistant to both Dr. Morris and his immediate successor; she is the history of the Foundation. A warm, friendly and very competent woman, she suddenly finds herself relegated to the sidelines when North takes command.

Alfred Morris (Male, 50—65, White):   Morris is actually a ghost—he is a presence throughout the unfolding of the story. He was a brash businessman who gained incredible wealth.     He does have one great monologue, however.

Kanika Weaver (Female, 25—35, African-American):   Kanika is Sterling North’s assistant.   She becomes friendly with Paul upon arriving at the Foundation.   A bright young woman who cannot relate to the struggles of the Civil Rights Era—and its toal on her elders—she subsequently becomes collateral damage in the ensuing confrontations.

Gillian Crane (F, 30—40, White):    Gillian is a reporter for a local newspaper; it is her digging into the Foundation’s recent changes that sets the chain of events in motion.    A reporter with a nose for a story, she doesn’t seem to regret the damage she causes to Paul’s life or Kanika’s.

There are also 3 voice overs needed:  an African-American woman [any age], a caller to a radio show [any age & gender] and the radio host [any age & gender].

A non-printable PDF of approx. 75% of the script is available upon request.

This is a non-union, non-paying theatre. All roles are unpaid.

The audition form is available on the Auditions Page.

Saturday, June 9th 2012 will be our Summer Work Day. We will have some goodies to munch on and some liquids to imbibe. I think we may even scratch up some lunch. Feel free to bring your favorite goodies.

We will be cleaning up and throwing out around the shop and theater in general.

We need to do a bit of gardening here and there so bring a pruner or two and have at it.

As part of our tradition, we will be working on the sheds. Organizing the sheds, especially Shed 1, is a task that helps set us up for the new season. We may also be able to finally get all the shed doors up to snuff. Door 1 needs some rework and more paint. Door 2 needs to be replaced. Door 3 needs another coat of paint.

If you know of other jobs that need to be done let us know so we can get any materials we might need.

Hopefully we can coordinate with the costume clean out as many hands make a festive day.

Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jim Reese
Technical Director

On May 25th, Young People’s Theatre Workshop will open its spring musical production of Meehan and Strouse’s family favorite musical, ANNIE. The musical will be performed by a company of 75 young actors on the mainstage at The Players Club of Swarthmore with a live orchestra and full scale sets and costumes. The performance dates are May 25, 26, 29, 31 and June 2 at 7:30 p.m., May 28 at 6:00 p.m. and May 27 and June 3 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are $12.00 and all seats are reserved.

The company of actors appear in all performances but a select group of actors share the leading roles and take turns in the roles on alternating nights. The role of Daddy Warbucks is shared by Aaron Yangello of Pennsville N.J., and Gib Hartley and Wallingford. Lisa Babin and Emma Hartley, both of Wallingford, share the role of Miss Hannigan. Rooster is played by Luke Clements of Swarthmore and Benn Iffrig of Springfield. Warbuck’s secretary, Grace Farrell, is portrayed by Annie Byers of Swarthmore and Bridget Yingling of Springfield. Lily St. Regis (named after the hotel) comes to life through the efforts of Serina Addona of Springfield and Daisy Getz of Swarthmore. In the title role as the orphan that steals our hearts is Michaela Henry of Springfield and Zoe Bock of Swarthmore. However, no production of Annie is complete without a dog and in his theatrical debut playing the role of Sandy will be Swarthmore’s own Scout Clements.

The production staff includes Darrin Peters, Liz Seymour Serpentine, Claudia Carlsson, Gina Giachero, Paul Kerrigan, Chris Serpentine, Bob Moore and Jolene Petrowski, oseph Southard, Matt Josbena, Reba Ferdman, Dot Kowal, Betsy Berwick and Cindy Schneeman.

For tickets to ANNIE and information on YPTW Summer Camps, call 610-558-0988 or visit www.yptw.org.

Auditions: Wednesday, June 6th and Sunday, June 10th, 2012 (Please choose one day)

Wednesday, June 6th

• 6:00 pm. Children 7-12. (No dance required.)
• 7:00 pm. Teens and Adults

Sunday, June 10th

• 4:00 pm. Children 7-12. (No dance required.)
• 5:00 pm. Teens and Adults

Callbacks: Thursday, June 14, 2012 – 6:00 pm

Show Dates: October 19 – November 3, 2012

Rehearsals: Will begin in late July. Rehearsal schedule will consist of Sunday afternoons and two week nights. Calendar will be provided at auditions and those auditioning will be expected to provide any conflicts. Actors will not be called to all rehearsals until later in the process.

Character Descriptions:

Princess Winnifred – Strong & assertive woman who’s a little rough around the edges. She is free-willed and unrestrained by conventions of how to behave. This is the role that made Carol Burnett famous! Requires excellent comedic timing. (Mezzo/Belter)

Prince Dauntless – A young, meek prince who is a real “mama’s boy.” Through the course of the story Dauntless grows from being very much a boy to being a man ready to become a king. (Baritone)

Queen Aggravain – The queen is a loud and abrasive ruler; overbearing mother who decrees no one is good enough to wed her son. Stereotypical “mama.” (Mezzo/Alto)

King Sextimus – A kind, expressive and playful man who is mute; he likes to chase girls through the corridors of the castle. Must be an excellent physical actor! (Non-singing role)

Jester – The court clown: an energetic and peppy man who is the King’s right-hand man and assists him with every endeavor. This role could possibly be played by a female. Physical acting/dance skills a must! (Tenor/ Baritone)

Minstrel – The Minstrel has duel roles of being the narrator but also being part of the story. This role could possibly be played by a woman. (Tenor)

Sir Harry – Dashing, handsome and gallant a la Disney Prince. (Tenor/ Baritone)

Lady Larken – Ingénue (think Disney Princess.) (Soprano)

Wizard – The queen’s henchman. He is an annoying, sniveling swine. He has a flare for the dramatic and laments his days gone by as a performer. (Baritone)

Princess No. 12 – comedic cameo.

Nightingale of Samarkand – soprano cameo.

Sir Studley – supporting.

Lady Mabelle – supporting. French accent.

Lady Rowena – supporting.

Lady Merril – supporting.

Lady Lucille – supporting.

Ladies-in-Waiting & Knights – ensemble with lots of singing and dancing.

Children’s Chorus – 6 animated & energetic children who assist the Minstrel in storytelling.

PCS is a community theater. All roles are unpaid.

The audition form is available on the Auditions Page.

by Terrence McNally

directed by George Mulford

Auditions:  Wednesday, September 5, 7:00 p.m.

Callbacks: Thursday, September 13

Production Dates: November 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 23, 24

Roles: two women, two men.  Both women are old enough to have a grown son.  The man plays young enough to be their son and old enough to be their husband.

Margaret: handsome, in charge but not noisy.

Katherine: an enthusiast, loses things.  The contrast between the two women is a source of friction, but also of affection and, of course, comedy.

Man: someone different in each scene.  Ability to do an East Asian accent might be a plus.

Ganesh:  a Hindu god with an elephant’s head.  His dominant mood is happy bordering on giddy, but he also has a lot of story-telling and moments of great dignity.

This is a Second Stage production with a short rehearsal span; actors must get out of book quickly, on their own.  Auditions are cold readings from the script.  Your questions are welcome; contact the director at Mulford@udel.edu.

PCS is a community theater.  All roles are unpaid.

The audition form is available on the Auditions Page.

Auditions: Monday May 7, 2012. 7:00 pm
New Auditions: Tuesday May 15, 2012. 7:00 pm
Callbacks: Tuesday May 15, 2012. 8:00 pm

Show Dates: September 14- 29, 2012

Rehearsals: Will begin in July. Schedule is flexible and can be worked around actors’ availability to a certain extent. Daytime rehearsals may be scheduled for teenagers who are out of school. No weekend rehearsals in July and August.

Character Descriptions:

Eugene Jerome (almost 15 yrs) – Narrates the play; a teenage boy who has recently discovered girls in a BIG way. He is obsessed both with the female anatomy, which he’s never seen, and his other love, baseball. He sees himself as a writer, and keeps a detailed journal of his family’s eccentricities. Eugene spars verbally with his mother, adores father and his brother (when he doesn’t hate him), and lusts after his curvy cousin.

Stan Jerome (18) – Eugene’s older brother. Works in a hat factory job, which he hates. He tries to temper Eugene’s passions while attempting to please his parents, but he struggles with feelings of being trapped.

Jack Jerome (42) – father of the Jerome family who feels the pressure of supporting an extended family by working two jobs. In addition, all family members turn to him for advice and answers. He is patient, wise and very weary.

Kate Jerome (40) – Eugene’s mother; strong Jewish matriarch who holds the family together and solves the hurts and problems of all of them. She is opinionated (even prejudiced) and very verbal, yet very loving. Kate knows how to yell; usually at Eugene.

Blanche Morton (38) – Eugene’s aunt; Kate’s younger sister. An attractive widow with two teenage girls, she is very indecisive and financially dependent. She wants to have a life for her and her daughters, but she is overwhelmed by the prospect.

Nora Morton (16) – Blanche’s older daughter, and Eugene’s cousin. She is a beautiful and ambitious girl with potential of becoming a Broadway dancer. She resents her younger sister who is pampered due to a heart condition. In addition, she is angry at her father for dying and leaving her with a weak mother.

Laurie Morton (13) – Nora’s younger sister. She is a sickly, smart, and clever girl who is all ears around the adult situations. She appears innocent, but she understands what others around her are “up to.”

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If you accept your role please email childrenstheater@pcstheater.org

Rehearsals begin March 18^th.

Jessica Stinson will be in contact with you regarding rehearsals.