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ARCADIA
By Tom Stoppard
Directed by Robert Bradley
Performances: December 2-4, 8-11, 15-18, 2022, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: SCT Studio Theatre, 2025 E Chestnut Expressway
Rehearsals Begin: October 10, 2022
Auditions: September 26 & 27, 2022, 6:30pm, SCT Ops Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Actors will be asked to do readings from the script. Audition sides can be downloaded for advance review below.
Roles (8 men, 4 women):
All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition.
Nineteenth Century:
Thomasina Coverley (late teens/early 20s) –The smartest person in the room, she has a voracious intellect and yet also has an aspect of innocence to her. She is the oldest daughter of the house; thoughtful, aware, warm, lovely (without knowing it). While the character in the play is seen between the ages of 14-17, the actor who plays this role does NOT have to be a teen-ager, we are looking for someone who can play “young”, but we are mostly looking for someone who can convey the intelligence, curiosity, and range of playfulness in Thomasina.
Lady Croom (mid-late 30s) – Thomasina’s mother. Lady Croom is sharp, but not well-rounded educationally. She is strong-willed, stylish, attractive, and is the center of the room when she’s in it.
Septimus Hodge (20s) – Thomasina’s tutor. He is a reasonable young man with a good head on his shoulders, well-educated, a god & caring teacher to Thomasina, and a bit liberal with his affections. He is witty, attractive & willing to press his advantage in various situations.
Jellaby (30s-60s) – Butler for the Coverly home, Sidley Park. He is officious, succinct and aware. He has been the butler here for some years.
Ezra Chater (30s-40s) – A self-styled poet and lover; not a great one at either. He’s passionate, but unfortunately, he’s also a fool. He is easily manipulated by others. His wife has been carrying on behind his back for many years.
Richard Noakes (30-50) – The landscape designer. He likens himself to being a prophet of the “new aesthetic” that leans towards the gothic. He is a bit of a sycophant, but he’s an able craftsman & a likable gentleman.
Captain Brice, RN (30-50) – Brother of Lady Croom. He is a solid military man, who happens to be one of Chater’s wife’s lovers. It is under his auspices that the Chaters have been invited to Sidley Park. He is noble, loyal and ambitious.
Augustus Coverly (late teens) – Thomasina’s brother, fifteen. He is growing into the role of “man of the house” to take after his father. He is sure of himself, and full of himself, and as is often the case with teen-agers, has very little patience with adults.
Modern Times:
Hannah Jarvis (30s-40s) – An academic, studying the garden history of Sidley Park. She is sharp and serious, and a good researcher. She doesn’t have a large sense of humor, but she would not be considered humorless. She has a good moral compass and good instincts. She has already written a best-selling book, so she needs to be old enough for that to make sense.
Chloe Coverly (late teens-early 20s) – Young lady of the house. She has a crush on Bernard. She is thoughtful, but not in an academic way. She is personable and open to new people and experiences.
Bernard Nightingale (30s) – An academic. He is in the early “still proving himself” stage of his career, and is therefore a bit too gung-ho. He has his hypotheses and will find the nuggets of information that will help prove him right. He’s clever and personable, but not the best with people, occasionally saying the wrong thing.
Valentine Coverly (20s-30s) – Young man of the house. A scientist himself, he is working on a problem that becomes relevant to the story. He can explain complex ideas well. He has a small crush on Hannah but assumes that nothing will come of it.
Gus Coverly (late teens) – Youngest of the modern Coverly children. He is very emotional and curious, although for some reason does not talk. He has a big crush on Hannah. He is played by the same actor that plays Augustus.
By Tom Stoppard
Directed by Robert Bradley
Performances: December 2-4, 8-11, 15-18, 2022, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: SCT Studio Theatre, 2025 E Chestnut Expressway
Rehearsals Begin: October 10, 2022
Auditions: September 26 & 27, 2022, 6:30pm, SCT Ops Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Actors will be asked to do readings from the script. Audition sides can be downloaded for advance review below.
Roles (8 men, 4 women):
All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition.
Nineteenth Century:
Thomasina Coverley (late teens/early 20s) –The smartest person in the room, she has a voracious intellect and yet also has an aspect of innocence to her. She is the oldest daughter of the house; thoughtful, aware, warm, lovely (without knowing it). While the character in the play is seen between the ages of 14-17, the actor who plays this role does NOT have to be a teen-ager, we are looking for someone who can play “young”, but we are mostly looking for someone who can convey the intelligence, curiosity, and range of playfulness in Thomasina.
Lady Croom (mid-late 30s) – Thomasina’s mother. Lady Croom is sharp, but not well-rounded educationally. She is strong-willed, stylish, attractive, and is the center of the room when she’s in it.
Septimus Hodge (20s) – Thomasina’s tutor. He is a reasonable young man with a good head on his shoulders, well-educated, a god & caring teacher to Thomasina, and a bit liberal with his affections. He is witty, attractive & willing to press his advantage in various situations.
Jellaby (30s-60s) – Butler for the Coverly home, Sidley Park. He is officious, succinct and aware. He has been the butler here for some years.
Ezra Chater (30s-40s) – A self-styled poet and lover; not a great one at either. He’s passionate, but unfortunately, he’s also a fool. He is easily manipulated by others. His wife has been carrying on behind his back for many years.
Richard Noakes (30-50) – The landscape designer. He likens himself to being a prophet of the “new aesthetic” that leans towards the gothic. He is a bit of a sycophant, but he’s an able craftsman & a likable gentleman.
Captain Brice, RN (30-50) – Brother of Lady Croom. He is a solid military man, who happens to be one of Chater’s wife’s lovers. It is under his auspices that the Chaters have been invited to Sidley Park. He is noble, loyal and ambitious.
Augustus Coverly (late teens) – Thomasina’s brother, fifteen. He is growing into the role of “man of the house” to take after his father. He is sure of himself, and full of himself, and as is often the case with teen-agers, has very little patience with adults.
Modern Times:
Hannah Jarvis (30s-40s) – An academic, studying the garden history of Sidley Park. She is sharp and serious, and a good researcher. She doesn’t have a large sense of humor, but she would not be considered humorless. She has a good moral compass and good instincts. She has already written a best-selling book, so she needs to be old enough for that to make sense.
Chloe Coverly (late teens-early 20s) – Young lady of the house. She has a crush on Bernard. She is thoughtful, but not in an academic way. She is personable and open to new people and experiences.
Bernard Nightingale (30s) – An academic. He is in the early “still proving himself” stage of his career, and is therefore a bit too gung-ho. He has his hypotheses and will find the nuggets of information that will help prove him right. He’s clever and personable, but not the best with people, occasionally saying the wrong thing.
Valentine Coverly (20s-30s) – Young man of the house. A scientist himself, he is working on a problem that becomes relevant to the story. He can explain complex ideas well. He has a small crush on Hannah but assumes that nothing will come of it.
Gus Coverly (late teens) – Youngest of the modern Coverly children. He is very emotional and curious, although for some reason does not talk. He has a big crush on Hannah. He is played by the same actor that plays Augustus.
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THE COLOR PURPLE
Co-Presented with Mosaic Arts Collective (formerly Black Arts Alliance)
Based on the Novel Written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment Motion Picture
Book by Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray
Directed by Nki Calloway
Music Directed by Alex Huff
Choreographed by Amanda Snead
Performances: February 10-12, 16-19, 23-26, 2023, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: TBA
Rehearsals Begin: January 2, 2023, based on availability a few additional rehearsals may be held in mid-December 2022
Auditions: December 10, 2022, 2:00pm & December 11, 2022, 6:30pm, SCT Ops Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Please prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided, sheet music must be in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Roles:
All roles to be portrayed by actors who are black or of African descent.
Celie (20’s-early 30s, Mezzo-soprano/alto with a big belt): Drives the story. Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, and mischievous. She appears passive but is an astute observer with a deep soul. Insecure with a wicked sense of humor, she eventually breaks away from a hard life and finds love and independence
Nettie (20s-early-30s, Alto): Celie’s sister, and her rock. Smart, adventurous, driven and a devoted sister, she is torn apart from Celie and goes on to realize her life in Africa.
Sofia (30s, Alto): Harpo’s wife and Celie’s lifelong friend. A warrior woman who possesses a larger-than-life personality, along with great lust for life and sexual confidence. She is tough and demands justice.
Mister (30s-40s): Celie’s husband and abuser – a troubled man. In love with Shug Avery, his misdeeds in life are eventually redeemed as he transforms throughout the play.
Harpo (20s, Tenor): Mister’s son from his first marriage. Well intended, he often falls short and in love, he falls hard.
Shug Avery (30s-40s, Alto): A sultry juke-joint performer, past her prime, and at death's door. A former lover of Mister and a ‘good-time girl’, she forms a deep friendship bond with Celie who helps her rediscover her desire to love again.
Squeak (20s, Soprano w/ strong belt): Harpo's girlfriend; sassy, fiery, and strong-willed with a caring heart; aspires to be a blues singer; although she is mistreated, she undergoes a thorough transformation by claiming her own independence and identity as a woman. Also serves as a member of the ensemble.
Ol’ Mister/Preacher (30s-50s, Bari-Tenor) Mister’s father; a scathing, angry, selfish man who disapproves of his son and his relationship with Shug; he owns the farmland on which Mister lives and seems to believe that his own status as a landowner makes him better than other people; despite this, he is detested by most everyone; Preacher – the preacher at the local church. Also serves as a member of the ensemble.
Female Ensemble (16-50s, strong singers): portray several characters; Church Lady, Olivia and others.
Male Ensemble (16-50s, strong singers): portray several characters; PA, Bobby/Guard, Buster/Grady, Adam and others.
Co-Presented with Mosaic Arts Collective (formerly Black Arts Alliance)
Based on the Novel Written by Alice Walker and the Warner Bros./Amblin Entertainment Motion Picture
Book by Marsha Norman
Music and Lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray
Directed by Nki Calloway
Music Directed by Alex Huff
Choreographed by Amanda Snead
Performances: February 10-12, 16-19, 23-26, 2023, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: TBA
Rehearsals Begin: January 2, 2023, based on availability a few additional rehearsals may be held in mid-December 2022
Auditions: December 10, 2022, 2:00pm & December 11, 2022, 6:30pm, SCT Ops Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Please prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided, sheet music must be in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Roles:
All roles to be portrayed by actors who are black or of African descent.
Celie (20’s-early 30s, Mezzo-soprano/alto with a big belt): Drives the story. Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, and mischievous. She appears passive but is an astute observer with a deep soul. Insecure with a wicked sense of humor, she eventually breaks away from a hard life and finds love and independence
Nettie (20s-early-30s, Alto): Celie’s sister, and her rock. Smart, adventurous, driven and a devoted sister, she is torn apart from Celie and goes on to realize her life in Africa.
Sofia (30s, Alto): Harpo’s wife and Celie’s lifelong friend. A warrior woman who possesses a larger-than-life personality, along with great lust for life and sexual confidence. She is tough and demands justice.
Mister (30s-40s): Celie’s husband and abuser – a troubled man. In love with Shug Avery, his misdeeds in life are eventually redeemed as he transforms throughout the play.
Harpo (20s, Tenor): Mister’s son from his first marriage. Well intended, he often falls short and in love, he falls hard.
Shug Avery (30s-40s, Alto): A sultry juke-joint performer, past her prime, and at death's door. A former lover of Mister and a ‘good-time girl’, she forms a deep friendship bond with Celie who helps her rediscover her desire to love again.
Squeak (20s, Soprano w/ strong belt): Harpo's girlfriend; sassy, fiery, and strong-willed with a caring heart; aspires to be a blues singer; although she is mistreated, she undergoes a thorough transformation by claiming her own independence and identity as a woman. Also serves as a member of the ensemble.
Ol’ Mister/Preacher (30s-50s, Bari-Tenor) Mister’s father; a scathing, angry, selfish man who disapproves of his son and his relationship with Shug; he owns the farmland on which Mister lives and seems to believe that his own status as a landowner makes him better than other people; despite this, he is detested by most everyone; Preacher – the preacher at the local church. Also serves as a member of the ensemble.
Female Ensemble (16-50s, strong singers): portray several characters; Church Lady, Olivia and others.
Male Ensemble (16-50s, strong singers): portray several characters; PA, Bobby/Guard, Buster/Grady, Adam and others.
HEDDA GABLER
By Henrik Ibsen
A New Version by Patrick Marber
Directed by Jeffrey Mindock
Performances: March 24-26, 30-April 2, 6-9, 2023, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: SCT Studio Theatre, 2025 E Chestnut Expressway
Rehearsals Begin: February 13, 2023
Auditions: December 12 & 13, 2022, 6:30pm, SCT Ops Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Actors will be asked to do readings from the script. These sides will be available two weeks prior to auditions. Please check back here.
Roles:
All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition. All characters range in age from 30-60 years old and actors should read as such.
Hedda Gabler: Requires an actress who is able to move seamlessly between intelligent, unpredictable, manipulative and sometimes dishonest. A simmering performance.
George Tesman: Hedda’s husband; fresh faced, nicely spoken. Good looking but boring.
Judge Brack: Friend who is obsessed with Hedda; charismatic, confident, manipulative, worldly and cynical. Opportunity for an actor to play a nasty piece of work!
Ejlert Lövborg: Brilliant academic, George’s rival: recovering alcoholic and drug addict; strong, emotional character.
Mrs. Elvsted: In love with Lövborg. Nervous, shy and softly spoken.
Juliana Tessman: George’s Aunt: warm and affectionate, wears clothes with panache.
Berte: Housekeeper. Beautiful in an understated way.
By Henrik Ibsen
A New Version by Patrick Marber
Directed by Jeffrey Mindock
Performances: March 24-26, 30-April 2, 6-9, 2023, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: SCT Studio Theatre, 2025 E Chestnut Expressway
Rehearsals Begin: February 13, 2023
Auditions: December 12 & 13, 2022, 6:30pm, SCT Ops Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Actors will be asked to do readings from the script. These sides will be available two weeks prior to auditions. Please check back here.
Roles:
All ethnicities and types are encouraged to audition. All characters range in age from 30-60 years old and actors should read as such.
Hedda Gabler: Requires an actress who is able to move seamlessly between intelligent, unpredictable, manipulative and sometimes dishonest. A simmering performance.
George Tesman: Hedda’s husband; fresh faced, nicely spoken. Good looking but boring.
Judge Brack: Friend who is obsessed with Hedda; charismatic, confident, manipulative, worldly and cynical. Opportunity for an actor to play a nasty piece of work!
Ejlert Lövborg: Brilliant academic, George’s rival: recovering alcoholic and drug addict; strong, emotional character.
Mrs. Elvsted: In love with Lövborg. Nervous, shy and softly spoken.
Juliana Tessman: George’s Aunt: warm and affectionate, wears clothes with panache.
Berte: Housekeeper. Beautiful in an understated way.
A New Musical to Be Announced
Directed by Rick Dines
Music Directed by Alex Huff
Performances: June 16-18, 22-25, 29-July 2, 2023, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: TBA
Rehearsals Begin: May 1, 2023
Auditions: April 3 & 4, 2023, 6:30pm, SCT Ops Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Please prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided, sheet music must be in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Roles:
TBA
Directed by Rick Dines
Music Directed by Alex Huff
Performances: June 16-18, 22-25, 29-July 2, 2023, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: TBA
Rehearsals Begin: May 1, 2023
Auditions: April 3 & 4, 2023, 6:30pm, SCT Ops Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Please prepare a 1-minute song in the style of the show that shows both your acting and vocal range. An accompanist will be provided, sheet music must be in your key. No a cappella auditions.
Roles:
TBA
PASS OVER
By Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu
Directed by Jon Herbert
Performances: July 28-30, August 3-6, 10-13, 2023, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: SCT Studio Theatre, 2025 E Chestnut Expressway
Rehearsals Begin: June 18, 2023
Auditions: May 15 & 16, 2023, 6:30pm, SCT Ops Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Actors will be asked to do readings from the script. These sides will be available two weeks prior to auditions. Please check back here.
Roles (3 men):
Moses (late teens-early 30s, black): a young man from the ghetto. brokenhearted. courageous. angry. sad. but also a slave driver. but also the prophesied leader of God’s chosen people.
Kitch (late teens-early 30s, black): a young man from the ghetto and Moses’ best friend. jovial. loyal. kind. naïve. a lovely friend to have. but also a slave. but also one of God’s chosen.
Mister (late 20s-early 30s, white): a man in a light-colored suit. out of his element. earnest. wholesome. terrified. but also a plantation owner. but also pharaoh’s son.
Ossifer: an enforcer of the law. not from around here, but always around. pragmatic. intimidating. also terrified. but also a patroller. but also a soldier in pharaoh’s army. the actor playing Mister will also play Ossifer.
By Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu
Directed by Jon Herbert
Performances: July 28-30, August 3-6, 10-13, 2023, Evenings at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
Venue: SCT Studio Theatre, 2025 E Chestnut Expressway
Rehearsals Begin: June 18, 2023
Auditions: May 15 & 16, 2023, 6:30pm, SCT Ops Center, 2025 E Chestnut Expy
Actors will be asked to do readings from the script. These sides will be available two weeks prior to auditions. Please check back here.
Roles (3 men):
Moses (late teens-early 30s, black): a young man from the ghetto. brokenhearted. courageous. angry. sad. but also a slave driver. but also the prophesied leader of God’s chosen people.
Kitch (late teens-early 30s, black): a young man from the ghetto and Moses’ best friend. jovial. loyal. kind. naïve. a lovely friend to have. but also a slave. but also one of God’s chosen.
Mister (late 20s-early 30s, white): a man in a light-colored suit. out of his element. earnest. wholesome. terrified. but also a plantation owner. but also pharaoh’s son.
Ossifer: an enforcer of the law. not from around here, but always around. pragmatic. intimidating. also terrified. but also a patroller. but also a soldier in pharaoh’s army. the actor playing Mister will also play Ossifer.
Audition details subject to change.