Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring

Directed by Rip Johnson and Linda Slankard

Auditions

TBA

Beatniks
420 Conkey St.
Hammond, IN 46324

Performance Dates

Friday June 5, 2020 at 8:00pm
Saturday June 6, 2020 at 8:00pm
Sunday June 7, 2020 at 2:00pm
Friday June 12, 2020 at 8:00pm
Saturday June 13, 2020 at 8:00pm
Sunday June 14, 2020 at 2:00pm
**All performances will be held at Beatniks, 420 Conkey St, Hammond, IN 46324

Synopsis

Two charming and innocent ladies populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously "acceptable" roomers; the antics on their nephew who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt; along with the activities of the other nephew prove to be an evening of mayhem and laughter.

Casting Requirements

11 men of various ages (a couple may be doubled)
Rev. Dr. Harper....neighbor of the Brewster's
Teddy Brewster....30-45, nephew
Mortimer Brewster...30 - 45, nephew
Mr. Gibbs...elderly gentleman
Jonathan Brewster...30 - 45, nephew
Dr. Einstein....any age, Doctor
Mr. Witherspoon....any age
multiple policemen and a lieutenant....various ages

3 women
Abby Brewster...older aunt
Martha Brewster...older aunt
Elaine Harper...younger girlfriend of Mortimer

Materials to Prepare

We will be reading from the script...nothing to prepare
Bring a list of any conflicts to the rehearsal schedule with you.

Director's Notes

Rehearsals will be Mon - Thurs nights, most weeks, with characters in those scenes needed; starting at 6:30 (if will work out for actors that have been cast), and go to 8:30 or 9:00. Two weeks prior to show dates may be a little longer.

This is a non-equity community theater production. TECH week is mandatory!

Contact Info:

Bonnie 219-730-7906 or email Rip at beatniksonconkey@sbcglobal.net

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Directed by Stephanie Naumoff

New Audition Dates TBA

SYNOPSIS: A Midsummer Night's Dream portrays the events surrounding the marriage of Theseus, (the Duke of Athens) and Hippolyta, (the former queen of the Amazons). The story follows the evening adventure of four young Athenian lovers, a group of six mechanics/amateur actors preparing a play for the royal wedding, and a kingdom of fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works for the stage, filled with love, laughter, and magic.

CASTING REQUIREMENTS
Theseus - Duke of Athens
Hippolyta- Queen of the Amazons
Egeus - father of Hermia/ Master of Revels
Hermia - daughter of Egeus, in love with Lysander
Lysander- in love with Hermia
Demetrius —suitor to Hermia, former lover of Helena
Helena - in love with Demetrius
Peter Quince —a carpenter
Nick Bottom —a weaver
Francis Flute - a bellows-mender
Tom Snout - a tinker
Snug - a joiner
Robin Starveling- a tailor
Otis - Starveling’s dog
Oberon - King of the Fairies
Titania- Queen of the Fairies
Robin “Puck” Goodfellow-mischievous sprite with magical powers
Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth and Mustardseed—fairy servants to Titania
Autumn, Summer, Spring, and Winter-Four Seasons DANCING fairies in Titania’s court

**Performances run July 25- August 30 at various locations around Lake and Porter counties.

Join RPAC for our final performance of the 2019-2020 season with this beloved family classic! The story of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are brought to life with this play. For more character information and to pre-register, visit https://regionalperformingarts.org/auditions/

They have switched to all video submission auditions which are due on April 4th at noon.  Please visit their website for more information and to submit: https://regionalperformingarts.org/auditions/

Hello there my pretties. Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to be a part of a blockbuster show this summer.

Join directors Andy Leahy and Laura Carns as we travel Into the Woods.

Auditions will be held May 3rd 2-5, May 4th 7-10 and May 5th 7-10 at the Genesius Guild Theatre
6635 Hohman ave Hammond in 46324

Rehearsals will be held Monday-Thursday’s 7 pm-10 pm

If you have a headshot of any kind please bring a copy with that we may keep. 4x6 size is fine.

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song that shows your ability and range. We ask that you choose something, not from the show.

If being backstage is more your thing we will need lots of stagehands to move set pieces and assist with sound, lighting, and effects backstage. Send us a message and we’ll mark you down.

Performance Dates
July 17,18,24,25 @ 8pm & July 19,26 @ 3pm
A special Dinner Theatre will be held on 07/18 from 6-7pm

Adult $17.00 , Seniors/Students $15.00
Presale discount tickets will be available from the cast members in June for $10
Dinner Theatre tickets $15.00 - must be purchased by 7/13
(Dinner ticket must be purchased in addition to show ticket)

First United Methodist Church
6635 Hohman Ave Hammond In 46324
Tickets can be purchased at
www.genesiusguild.net
or by calling our reservation line at
219-501-8228