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The Sunset Players community theater group and director Allen Lindsey will hold open auditions for the role of Jervis Pendelton for their spring show DADDY LONG LEGS, a musical by Paul Gordon and John Caird. The role of Jerusha Abbott has already been cast.

Synopsis:
Jerusha Abbott is the “Oldest Orphan in the John Grier Home” until a mysterious benefactor decides to send her to college to be educated as a writer. Required to write him a letter once a month, she is never to know the benefactor’s identity – so she invents one for him: Daddy Long Legs. Although she knows that he will never respond to her letters, she grows more and more fond of this elusive and kindly “old” gentleman. But another relationship soon begins to develop in Jerusha’s life. Jervis Pendleton is the well-do-do, “youngish” uncle of one of Jerusha’s roommates, and he introduces her to a world of literature, travel and adventure. Through her correspondence with Daddy Long Legs and her growing intimacy with Jervis, Jerusha’s letters chronicle her emergence as a delightfully independent “New American Woman.” Yet, there is one startling fact that Jerusha has yet to uncover – a fact that will change her life forever.

Auditions by Appointment Only:
Please contact director Allen Lindsey, alindsey@gmail.com, (513) 582-7512 to arrange an audition. Conflicts, rehearsal schedule, etc. will be addressed at that time. Auditions will consist of a song appropriate to the style of the show that can be submitted via video/audio clip or in person. Callbacks will consist of readings from the script in person opposite the actress playing Jerusha

Characters:

• Jervis Pendleton
  Jerusha’s anonymous benefactor. A shy, highly educated East Cost aristocrat.
  Age – mid-20’s to early 30’s
  Vocal range: Bari-Tenor, top G#4, bottom G3
• Jerusha Abbot
  The oldest orphan in the John Greer Home.
  Stage age 18-22 (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)

Rehearsals:
A table read in early February followed by a rehearsal schedule TBD based on availability. Tech week will be from April 30 to May 4. We will try to be dark on Wednesday but no promises.

Show Dates:
May 5-6, 12-14, and 18-20 at the Arts Center At Dunham.

Questions:
Contact director Allen Lindsey by phone or text at (513) 582-7512,  or email: alindsey@gmail.com,

Sunset Players is seeking proposals from directors interested in directing a show in our 2023/2024 season.

The Sunset Players welcomes the submission of plays for performance consideration. A standard season consists of three plays to be performed in September/October, February/March, April/May, and a Children’s Workshop show in December. One musical per season will also be considered.

Potential directors should have directed or assistant-directed shows in the past.

Potential directors must be open to using experienced Sunset Players Producers and Lighting and Sound Designers.

A successful proposal would contain:

• A short summary of the action of the play or musical.
• A description of the candidate’s background in theater, including their unique qualifications for directing their proposed show.
• A list of the show’s characters with a brief description of their age and type.
• A description of the director’s concept/vision for staging the play.
• A description of the play’s scenic and costume requirements.
• A list of needed production staff.
• A proposed budget for the production.
• Any exceptional costs associated with this production? (orchestra, musicians, etc.)
• A proposed rehearsal schedule.
• Any scheduling concerns.

Proposals for the 23/24 season must be received by December 16, 2022, to be considered. Please include a digital copy of the play or musical if possible.

Please email your proposal to: danhawkins66@gmail.com with the subject “23/24 Show Proposal”.

Questions can be directed to Dan Hawkins at danhawkins66@gmail.com