All auditions are at Drew Methodist Church, 28 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512
Performances
Fri. April 24 at 7:30 PM
Sat. April 25 at 7:30 PM
Sun. April 26 at 2:00 PM
Fri May 1 at 7:30 PM
Sat May 2 at 7:30 PM
Sun May 3 at 2:00 PM
Fri May 8 at 7:30 PM
Sat May 9 at 7:30 PM
Auditions
Send an email to BrewsterTheaterInfo@gmail.com to request an audition time. You will be provided a side which must be completely memorized.
Auditions are by appointment on:
Wed. January 21st at 6 PM - 9 PM with possible
Snow Date - Thur. January 22nd at 6 PM
Important Dates
In addition to performances, below are other important dates for the show
Rehearsals are typically held Mondays and Thursdays starting at 6:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday starting at 2PM. Rehearsals are generally three hours long.
Tech Week must be free of all cast conflicts. Tech week will be Sunday April 19 - Thursday April 23
Scene Shop Saturdays. Our shows are built with the help of our amazing volunteers on Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm (March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18)
Roles
Cop - Male - (30s-50s). The cop keeps everyone in Middletown on their toes. From harassing people in the audience to moving it along on the stage, our Cop has an acidic sense of humor with a very serious side.
Mrs. Swanson -Female- (late 20s - 30s). Mrs. Swanson is the newest person to come to Middletown. She is pregnant. She is not shy as she travels through the town while settling into her new home. She is sweet, innocent and wants to make a good impression. She is one of the main characters.
John Dodge -Male- (30s-50s). John has a dry sense of humor, is extremely funny and has some interesting takes on many things. He is a widower and has lived in Middletown his entire life. Needs a good comic sense. He is one of the main characters.
Mechanic - Male - (30s-50s). The mechanic is a large role throughout the show. He has some problems that become apparent and treats them comedically. The mechanic will interact with the audience and will take you through Middletown. He is harassed by the Cop frequently.
Librarian - Female (50s-60s). The librarian has seen it all in Middletown. She is the town expert and her mockery and scorn will make you both welcome and laugh in her library. Nothing escapes her. This is a large role throughout the show.
Other Characters
The play has many other characters, many with sizable roles Actors will be playing multiple roles and many will have quick changes and plenty of stage time.
Public Speaker - Delivers a lengthy and witty opening monologue of the show. Will interact with the audience.
The tourist scene is among the funniest of the play. These characters will have great chemistry and comedic timing.
Female Tourist
Male Tourist
Tour Guide (20s-30s)
Aunt - Female (40s-60s)
Sweetheart - Female (20s-30s) - A simple woman that understands a lot more than she is given credit. She provides insight into the play as she interacts with her Aunt.
Female Doctor (40s-70s)
Woman on a Date (20s-50s)
Man on a Date (20s-50s)
Freelancer - Male (30s-50s)
Greg - Male (40s-60s) - An astronaut
Attendant (any ages)
Janitor - (30s-60s)
Music Host - Offstage Voice - male
Radio Host - Offstage Voice - Male
Cop Radio - Offstage Voice - female
Middletown is a deeply moving and funny play exploring the universe of a small American town. As a friendship develops between longtime resident John Dodge and new arrival Mary Swanson, the lives of the inhabitants of Middletown intersect in strange and poignant ways in a journey that takes them from the local library to outer space and points between.
All performances, auditions, and rehearsals take place at
The Theater at Drew United Methodist Church 28 Gleneida Ave., Carmel, NY 10512
unless otherwise noted.
Middletown
By Will Eno
Directed by Bob Dumont
Produced by Ben Kistinger
Comedy. Drama. Everywhere. Everyone.