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By Alex Dremann
Winning script from FutureFest 2024

Jan. 27 & 28 at 7pm

Dayton Playhouse – 1301 E. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

When a devastating loss shatters her world, Joan embarks on a poignant journey to unravel the mystery behind her son’s untimely demise. As she encounters the diverse individuals who now carry pieces of her son’s life within them, she uncovers a profound truth about love, loss, and the enduring nature of the human spirit.

Directed by Sarah Caplan

Auditions will consist of cold readings.

The cast requirements are:

• Joan: female-presenting, plays 45+
• Matt et al: male-presenting, plays 20-30s
• Amanda: female-presenting, plays 20-30s
• Annette: female-presenting, plays 40+
• Nancy: female-presenting, plays 30+
• Dagney: female-presenting, plays 20-30s

PERFORMANCE DATES: March 14-23, 2025

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Directed by Ray Gambrel

Auditions: December 2 & 3 at 7pm

Performances: January 24 – February 9, 2025

About the Show: Set in a shabby New York City neighborhood, “Avenue Q” follows Princeton, a recent college graduate, as he navigates adulthood alongside human and puppet residents. This bold, innovative musical tackles themes like job-hunting, relationships, and life’s purpose with catchy songs and relatable stories. Note: RATED R for adult content.

Audition Requirements:

• Bring a list of all conflicts from December 3 – February 9.
• Prepare a song; an accompanist will be provided.
• Cold readings from the script.
• Puppet characters: Demonstrate correct mouth sync (practice in front of a mirror if needed). Be prepared to improvise a scene with a provided puppet.

Contact: For questions, email Ray Gambrel at raygambrel@yahoo.com

Cast Details: Size: 7 performers (4 puppeteers, 3 non-puppeteers)
Type: Ensemble/Multiple Roles
Age: 18+
Dance: Movement required
Vocals: Range specified with each character

Puppet Characters:

• PRINCETON/ROD: Male, Tenor. Strong puppeteering, comedic timing.
• NIKKI/BAD IDEA BEAR/TREKKIE/OTHERS: Any gender, Tenor. Strong character work, puppeteering, comedic timing.
• MRS T/BAD IDEA BEAR/OTHERS: Any gender, Mezzo. Strong harmonies, puppeteering, comedic timing.
• KATE/LUCY THE SLUT: Any gender, Mezzo/Soprano. Strong puppeteering, comedic timing.

Non-Puppet Characters:

• BRIAN: Male, Baritone. Comedic timing, harmony.
• GARY COLEMAN: Black, any gender, Mezzo. Comedic timing.
• CHRISTMAS EVE: Female, Asian (Japanese descent), Soprano. Comedic timing, Japanese accent.

AVENUE Q Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Book by Jeff Whitty. Presented through special arrangement with MTI.

Welcome to Almost, Maine, where on one cold, clear winter night, the northern lights dance in the star-filled sky above, casting a magical glow on the residents below. In this enchanting town, love is in the air, and the unexpected and hilarious ways it unfolds will warm your heart. Knees may get bruised, and hearts may break, but as the night progresses, they also heal and mend—almost, like a delightful midwinter night’s dream.

Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 at 7pm

Dayton Playhouse
1301 E Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414

Production dates: Nov. 15-24

CASTING: ALMOST, MAINE is an ensemble play featuring 9 different couples in various stages of falling in or out of love. In the original production, each of the nine couples was portrayed by four actors. For our production, we aim to select the most talented actors from auditions, potentially resulting in a cast as large as 19 individuals. We are committed to casting actors of all ages, races, physical abilities, and sexual orientations to create a diverse and inclusive production.

Audition process: Each person wishing to be considered for the cast will be asked to cold read from the script. Please come prepared with a list of known conflicts that would prevent you from attending rehearsals Monday through Thursday 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM, from October 2 through November 24, 2024. Not every character will be called every night, but everyone will need to be available November 6-17 (Tech week and first weekend of performances) as well as November 21-24 (brush up rehearsal and second weekend).

If you have questions please reach out to Dawn Roth Smith: dawns1210@gmail.com.

Characters:
The Prologue/ Epilogue

• Ginette: Woman
• Pete: Man

Her Heart

• Glory: Woman, she’s on a quest
• East: Man, he’s a repairman
  This scene will include the two characters kissing.

Sad and Glad

• Jimmy: Man, with an odd tattoo and a gentle heart
• Sandrine: Woman, a bachelorette
• A Waitress: Woman, busy and kind

This Hurts

• Steve: Man, resilient and analytical
• Marvalyn: Woman, compassionate and spirited

Getting It Back

• Gayle: Woman, Outwardly loving
• Lendal: Man, Inwardly loving

They Fell

• There are two versions, one for two male friends, and one for two Female friends. We will cast 1 pair of Actors.
• Randy/Chad: Male friends
• Shelly/Deena: female friends
  As they talk about how awful their recent heterosexual dating experiences have been, one of the friends, reveals that the other is the only good thing in their life, which freaks the other friend out. The ability to safely fall onto the floor will be needed for these roles.

Where It Went

• Phil: Man, husband
• Marci: Woman, wife

Story of Hope

• Hope: Woman, coming home with a purpose
• Daniel: Man, always been where he is

Seeing the Thing

• Dave: Man, “artist” in love
• Rhonda: Woman, slow to pick up on intentions
  This scene will include the two characters kissing.

ALMOST, MAINE is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service
collection. (www.dramatists.com)