Our Town
November 11, 12, 18 &19
8PM
Melrose School
The Brewster Theater Company presents Thornton Wilder’s Our Town on November 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8pm at Melrose School, 120 Federal Rd. in Brewster, NY. This charming story of everyday small town living is directed by Matt Bogen and produced by Judy Marano. Our Town's talented cast of 18 is comprised of actors from Brewster, Carmel, Patterson, Mahopac, Connecticut, and Westchester.
Tickets are $15 for adults, and $13 for seniors and students. For further information, please visit www.brewstertheater.org, or leave a message at 845-598-1621.This event is made possible, in part, with public funds from the Artslink Program, combining or using both State and County dollars. In Putnam County, the Artslink Program is administered by the Putnam Arts Council. Our Town is performed with permission by Samuel French, Inc.
Audition Information
The Brewster
Theater Company, Inc
Announces
auditions for its Fall 2011 Production of
Our Town
By Thorton Wilder
Audition Details
Auditions:
September 12 & 13
Call Backs
September 15
All take place from 7:30-10pm
at the CP Center in Brewster
Directions to CP Center
The Cerebral Palsy (CP) Building is located on 15 Mount Ebo Rd in Brewster and auditions will be held on the second floor.
Performance Dates:
November 11, 12, 18 & 19
The Melrose School in Brewster
Brewster Theater Company will present Our Town by Thorton Wilder on November 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th at 8 PM at Melrose School in Brewster, NY. The charming story of everyday small town living will be directed by Matt Bogen and produced by Judy Marano. Auditions for the show will be held 7-10pm on September 12th and 13th at Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association at 15 Mt Ebo South, Brewster, NY.
Cast Breakdown
STAGE MANAGER
(age 30+): the Chorus, the factotum, someone who is wise and
trusted. Guides the audience through the play. (Written as male, can
be cast as male or female.)
GEORGE GIBBS
(male, plays ages 16 through 25): the male half of “boy meets girl”
in this play. Earnest, not brilliant; honorable, not self-involved.
EMILY WEBB
(female, plays ages 12 through 25): the female half of “boy meets
girl.” Smart, creative, not completely self-assured.
Dr.
GIBBS
(male, age 40+): father of George & Rebecca. Town doctor. Humorous
and good-natured, respected by all in town.
Mrs.
GIBBS
(female, age 35+): mother of George & Rebecca. A “plump, pleasant
woman.” Definitely in charge of the household, but not bossy.
REBECCA GIBBS
(female, age 11+) sister of George. Prototypical “annoying little
sister.”
Mr.
WEBB
(male, age 50+): father of Emily & Wally. Editor of town newspaper.
A bit wry.
Mrs.
WEBB
(female, age 45+): mother of Emily & Wally. A “thin, serious, crisp
woman.” Would rather have her children healthy than bright.
WALLY WEBB
(male, age 11+) brother of Emily. Likes to read.
Joe
CROWELL
(male, age 11+): newspaper delivery boy in Act 1.
Howie NEWSOME
(male, 25+): milkman and communicator of town news.
Professor WILLARD
(age 27+): “professor of our
Simon STIMSON
(male, age 25+): music director of local church. An object of pity
due to his drinking.
Mrs.
SOAMES
(female, age nosy+): town busybody.
Constable WARREN
(male, age “elderly”): town policeman.
Si
CROWELL
(male, age 11+): newspaper delivery boy in Act 2.
Sam
CRAIG
(male, age 30+): cousin of Emily.
Joe
STODDARD
(male, age 30+): town undertaker.
Woman in Balcony
Man
in Auditorium
Lady
in the Box
Three baseball players
Some roles may be doubled.
For further information and directions, please go to
www.brewstertheater.org
or leave a message at 845-598-1621.
This event is made
possible, in part, with public funds from the Artslink Program,
combining or using both State and County dollars.
In Putnam County, the Artslink Program is administered by the
Putnam Arts Council.
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