The Breakthrough Theatre Company will hold auditions for the play, "A Very Fowl Thanksgiving", by Rosemary Frisino Toohey, on the following dates and times:

Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m.-1 p..m.
Sunday, October 13, 6-8 p.m.

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The play will be directed by Wade Hair.

 

SYNOPSIS: It's a cornucopia of misadventures in a tiny apartment.
There’s not enough food, there are three extra guests, and the turkey catches fire. Marital discord, bizarre funeral arrangements, and vegan issues all come into play. And when some folks decide to de-camp for un-burnt food and roomier pastures, a toxic environmental accident occurs nearby keeping everybody prisoner.

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Show Dates and Times:
November 15-25, 2024
Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.

 

You must be available for all performances. There are no understudies.

 

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. If you've never performed at the Breakthrough, please bring a headshot, or recent picture. Resumes are appreciated, but not required.

 

All roles are unpaid, but we collect tips at each performance that are divided among the cast.

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CHARACTERS (ages suggested)

MARY…female, 50s-60s, content, genial, generally happy.

DIANE…female, 30s-40s, Mary’s daughter, hyper-stressed, because she’s trying to sell her house.

ROB……male, 30s-40s, Diane’s husband, semi-stressed, and the father of a teenager.

NATALIE/NATE…female or male, typical teen, Diane and Rob’s daughter or son, seriously vegan.

MIKE…male, 30s, Mary’s son, outwardly nonchalant, inwardly bitter about his marriage.

CAROL…female, 30s, Mike’s wife, seemingly aloof about her marriage.

ANDREW...male, 50s-60s, Carol’s dad, hanging onto his youth, but planning his funeral.

STEFFIE…female, 20s, attractive, Andrew’s significant other, provocatively dressed.

BARB…female, 50s-60s, Carol’s mother, ladylike but bitter toward her ex-husband, Andrew.

AMANDA…female, 30s-50s, prospective home-buyer, pleasant, but hyper-critical.

JIM…male, 30s-50s, Amanda’s husband, a man of few words. Plays harmonica or banjo or ukulele or guitar or…?

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REHEARSALS:
October 22-24: 8-10 p.m.
October 28-30: 8-10 p.m.
November 4-5: 8-10 p.m.
TECH WEEK:
Monday-Thursday, November 11-14, 7 p.m.-???