Schenectady Civic Players
Auditions: November 1 & 3, 2022
Sign-ups begin at 7:15 pm
Auditions: 7:30 pm
THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA?
Directed by Kris Anderson
Performance dates: January 20 – 22 & 25 – 29, 2023
SYNOPSIS:
On his 50th birthday, Martin, a world-famous architect prepares for a recorded interview by an old friend in the TV business; but in the course of the conversation a secret emerges that threatens to turn celebration to tragedy. Edward Albee’s black comedy offers a fascinating look at the limits liberal society can be pushed to, and asks the audience to question their beliefs, to examine their own bigoted views and reconsider their judgement of matters that may or may not be considered socially taboo.
AVAILABLE ROLES
Martin (50) : A prize winning architect at the height of his career, happily married to his loving wife Stevie and father to an openly gay son. Martin is intelligent, witty, and sincere and having an affair with a goat.
Ross (50) : A successful television producer, and long standing friend of the family, to whom Martin reveals his infidelity. Ross is down to earth and practical.
Stevie (45-50) : Martin’s loving wife who, until Sylvia, had been his one and only love until the seemingly total collapse of their lives when the true origin of that mysterious bad odor is revealed in the form of a letter.
Billy (17) : Gay son of Martin and Stevie who has only recently come out. Billy is bright and mature and conflicted by his father’s double standards.
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Schenectady Civic Players promotes inclusive casting, and encourages individuals, regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, or disability, to participate in the audition process.