||| FROM THOMAS MCDONOUGH for ACTORS THEATER OF ORCAS ISLAND |||
ATOI CASTING NOTICE
MAKING GOD LAUGH
By Sean Grennan
Directed by Dorrie Braun
Company meeting/Read Through first week in June
Rehearsals June and July
Performances July 26-Aug 4
All at the Grange
Plot:
‘Making God Laugh’ follows one typical American family over the course of 30 years’ worth of holidays. Starting in 1980, Ruthie and Bill’s grown children all return home, where we learn of their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives. The empty-nester parents contend with their own changes, too, as old family rituals are trotted out and ancient tensions flare up. As time passes, the family discovers that, despite what we may have in mind, we often arrive at unexpected destinations.
Roles Breakdown:
Ruthie (already cast)
Bill (already cast)
Richard – eldest son, one-time football hero out to conquer the world, “up to the second” stylish, late 20s at start and, as does everyone, ages 30 years
Maddie – second child, strong-willed aspiring actress, only child who moved away, mid-20s at start
Thomas – son two, the “good” son, studying for the priesthood at the beginning, mid-20s at start
Auditions:
Sunday, June 2, 2-4 pm and Monday, June 3, 7-9 pm at the Grange
Readings will be from the script, sides will be provided
If unable to make the auditions, please contact Dorrie for an appointment
Script available for viewing at the Orcas Library front desk
Questions? Please contact Dorrie at missdorrie@aol.com
