Classic Theatre Guild, Schenectady, NY. is seeking performers for its upcoming production of Moonlight and Magnolias, by Ron Hutchinson. This show will be presented April 23-May 3 at Congregation Beth Israel, Schenectady, NY.
About the show
1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, because something’s not right with the script. Summoning both famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and formidable director Victor Fleming, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three men labor over five days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time.
Directed by John Birchler
Auditions:
Sunday, Feb 8th, 1:00 PM and Monday Feb 9th, 6:30 PM
Rehearsals: Begin Feb 23rd, Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays.
Performances: April 23- May 3, Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00PM
About the roles
Ben Hecht (Age range: late 20’s-40’s): A screenwriter and playwright. He hasn’t read the novel the film Gone with the Wind is based on, and thinks the film is doomed to failure. As a proud Jewish activist, he struggles with applying his ideals of social justice to the story. A cynical, sarcastic person, he often butts heads with Victor Fleming.
Victor Fleming (Age range: 40-50’s): An action movie Hollywood director whom Selznick has just pulled away from The Wizard of Oz to work on Gone with the Wind. Confident in his ability to direct, known as a “man’s director.” He is a boisterous but Company Man to the studio bosses, having gotten his start as a mechanic and chauffeur.
David O. Selznick Age Range: must be able to play 30-40’s): Gone With The Wind’s driven movie producer and son-in-law of the studio boss, Louis B. Mayer. Through questionable motives, he cares about getting the minutia of the movie exactly right. He will do anything to make Gone with the Wind a hit.
Miss Poppenghul (Age Range: 30-50’s): The tireless, long-suffering and exceptionally efficient assistant of Mr. Selznick. She is constantly on-call and fulfills each request made during the men’s five-day confinement – but it does take its toll.
Questions about auditions? Contact John Birchler – 518-389-5839 , find us on Facebook and our website at classictheatreguild.com