by Joshua Harmon
Directed by Bob Robinson
Auditions - 7 pm, Sun & Mon, July 16 & 17 at Riverwalk Theatre
Performances - Sept. 14-17 & 21-24, 2023
Synopsis:
Sherri Rosen-Mason is head of the admissions department at a New England prep school, fighting to diversify the student body. Alongside her husband, the school’s headmaster, they’ve largely succeeded in bringing a stodgy institution into the twenty-first century. But when their only son sets his sights on an Ivy League university, personal ambition collides with progressive values, with convulsive results. A no-holds-barred look at privilege, power, and the perils of hypocrisy.
Those who audition will read from the play and all are strongly encouraged to read the play before auditioning. Perusal copies are available from the theatre office. Office open 10am-4:30 pm, Tuesday - Friday. (517-482-5700)
Characters:
Sherri Rosen-Mason: 45-55, very liberal secular Jewish woman, Head of Admissions for Hillcrest.
Bill Manson: 45-55, very liberal WASP, Sherri's husband and Headmaster of Hillcrest.
Charlie Luther Manson: Sherri and Bill's son, a senior at Hillcrest.
Ginnie Peters: 45-55, very liberal WASP, stay-at-home mom. Her son is Charlie's best friend.
Roberta: 65+, white, long time employee in the Development Department at Hillcrest.
NOTE: The dialogue in this play contains strong adult language, including the teenage character, "Charlie." Please do not audition if you object to using adult language on stage.
More info at:
https://www.riverwalktheatre.com/auditions.html