Harbinger Theatre presents
Auditions for INTO THE BREECHES by George Brant
Directed by Lauren D’Annibale
Audition dates: July 8 & 9
Location: Playhouse Stage Co. Studios, 95 Remsen Street, Cohoes NY 12047
(Entrance on Ontario Street side of the building)
Time: 6:30pm Sign-up 7:00pm Start
Synopsis:
it’s 1942. Oberon Play House’s director and leading men are off at war. Determined to press on, the director’s wife sets out to produce an all-female version of Shakespeare’s Henry V, assembling an increasingly unexpected team united in desire, if not actual theater experience. Together they deliver a delightful celebration of collaboration and persistence when the show must go on! A surprisingly modern and moving comedy about the singular way art and community reveal our boldest selves even in the darkest times.
Characters:
Maggie Dalton – White female in her 50’s. Maggie is the talented, if untested director and who plays The Chorus in Henry V. She is sweet, dedicated, and desperate to keep the theatre alive.
Celeste Fielding – White female in her 50’s. Celeste is a diva who plays Henry V and IV. Dramatic, over-the-top, and absolutely fabulous.
Ida Green – Black female in her late 20’s -30’s. Ida is the imaginative costume designer who also plays Hotspur.
Stuart Lasker – Male in his 40’s. He is the only male in the troupe and is stage manager as well as playing Mistress Quickly.
Ellsworth Snow – White male in his 60’s. Ellsworth is the board president of the Oberon playhouse and husband of Winifred. A total
wife guy.
Winifred Snow – White female in her 50’s. She is untalented but enthusiastic and socialite wife of Ellsworth. She plays Falstaff and is just happy to be here.
June Bennett – White female in her 20’s. June is the ingenue and plays the Kates.
Grace Richards – White female in her 30’s. grace is a newcomer to town and a raw talent. she plays Henry IV and V,
Production Dates:
November 7 – 16, 2024
Production venue:
Albany Barn, 56 Second Street, Albany NY 12210
Questions? email Lauren.dannibale1@gmail,com