AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT Classics at Brucemore presents Picnic by William Inge Produced by Brucemore Artistic Direction by Rachel Korach Howell AUDITIONS: SUNDAY, MARCH 25 AND MONDAY MARCH 26 Please prepare ONE TO TWO contrasting monologues, lasting less than THREE MINUTES total. There are five available slots each date per group. Group options available: o Group 1 6:30 6:55 p.m. o Group 2 7:00 7:25 p.m. o Group 3 7:30 7:55 p.m. o Group 4 8:00 8:25 p.m. o Group 5 8:30 8:55 p.m. SIGN-UP FOR YOUR GROUP VIA THIS LINK. (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d48afa72ba0f49-classics2) CALLBACKS TUESDAY, MARCH 27 Callbacks will begin at 6:30 p.m. for everyone called. Cold readings selected from William Inge s Picnic will be provided Please submit your Audition Form (found on page 4) via email to Rachel@fourthroomtheatre.com at least 24-hours prior to your scheduled audition time. Audition forms will be provided at auditions as necessary. Resume and headshots are not required, but may be submitted at auditions. If you have any questions about the series, audition process, or requirements, please contact: Tara Richards Director of Community Engagement Brucemore, Inc. trichards@brucemore.org Rachel Korach Howell Artistic Director 2018 Classics at Brucemore rachel@fourthroomtheatre.com 1
ABOUT PICNIC BY WILLIAM INGE A story about love, coming of age, and acceptance of the choices we ve made in life. This Pulitzer Prize winning, coming of age play, takes place over 24 hours on Labor Day weekend in a small town in Kansas. The arrival of a young drifter on the morning of the all-town picnic acts as a catalyst, propelling the various women who lead this beautiful, subtle, and honest play, to realize (or remember) the intoxication of romantic love, how it can supersede the familial love which protected and cared for them in their youth, and how love can change everything for good or bad in a heartbeat. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS *Roles available for men and women, teens to 60s. All ethnicities welcome* MRS. (HELEN) POTTS Neighbor to the Owens, widowed, 40s 60s, pleasant, even-tempered, nurturing, sweet spirit HAL CARTER A drifter, 20s, good-looking, wants desperately to fit in somewhere MILLIE OWENS Madge s younger sister, teenager, smart, boisterous, assertive, smart-mouthed, insecure BOMBER A paperboy, teenager, smart-mouthed MADGE OWENS Millie s older sister, beautiful, charming, searching for escape from small town life FLOW OWENS Mother of Millie and Madge, hard exterior, protective of daughters, left jaded by unhappy marriage ROSEMARY SYDNEY A school teacher, bawdy, braggadocios, lonely/desperate ALAN SEYMOUR Madge s boyfriend, college graduate, 20s, smart, polished, wealthy IRMA KRONKITE A school teacher, loud, enjoys her single-life CHRISTINE SCHOENWALDER A school teacher, shy/quiet, looks up to Irma and Rosemary HOWARD BEVANS A business owner, content, loves Rosemary 2
KEY DATES FOR THE 2018 CLASSICS AT BRUCEMORE PRODUCTION OF PICNIC Prior to June 18 June 18 and on July 7 10 July 11 July 12 14 July 17 18 July 19 21 July 22 July 21 or 22 Rehearsals will be held (location TBD), including weekday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. or 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and at various times on weekend days and evenings. Rehearsals will begin outdoors at Brucemore, including weekday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. or 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and at various times on weekend days and evenings. Tech Limited invited dress (each cast/crew member will receive tickets to this preview) Performances Brush-up rehearsal Performances Potential rain date (only if July 21 canceled prior to intermission due to weather) Strike (following final performance) ABOUT BRUCEMORE Brucemore s story reflects the history of Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa unlike any other setting. Brucemore, a National Trust Historic Site and cultural hub, is a privately owned, locally operated 501(c)3 non-profit with a mission to engage the public in the history, traditions, resources, and on-going preservation of Brucemore for the enrichment of the community. Completed in 1886, the Queen Anne mansion was home to three generations of community builders. The site recalls stories of industrialists and immigrants, philanthropists and farmers, artisans and architects during a century of innovation. Today, the 26-acre, park-like estate invites exploration of the site s history, gardens, grounds, and 21- room mansion. Brucemore welcomes more than 45,000 visitors each year to a wide variety of tours, educational programs, events, festivals, concerts, family activities, outdoor theater, and more. ABOUT THE CLASSICS AT BRUCEMORE Always Classic, Never Stuffy! The Classics at Brucemore began as a collaboration in 1996, launching outdoor theater in Eastern Iowa, and today continues as signature Brucemore production. The Classics celebrates a rich history of quality live theater, ranging from Greek tragedy to Shakespearean comedy and 20 th century American drama. Much more than a play performed outdoors, the Classics fully utilizes the natural site of the Peggy Boyle Whitworth Amphitheater. By taking advantage of the environment, actors emerge from the woods, utilize the trees and foliage, get dunked in the pond, and help themselves to picnics in the audience space. 3
Classics at Brucemore Audition Form PICNIC Name: Preferred Pronouns: Age: Height: Hair Color: Eye Color: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: I would like to be added to the Brucemore email distribution list(s) Yes No Desired role(s): Are you willing to play any role? Y N Are you willing to cut/color your hair? Y N Would you like to be contacted about potential backstage opportunities for this and/or future Classics at Brucemore productions as opportunities arise? Y N If so, what are your areas of interest? Please select from below: Board Operator (lights and/or sound) Production Crew Props Costumes Set Construction/Painting Publicity Other: Do you play any musical instruments? Do have any medical restrictions/conditions that may affect you during the outdoor rehearsal/performance period of this play? Previous Performance Experience and Training (please feel free to attach a résumé and/or headshot if available.) Production/Class Role Year Company Picnic, running July 12 th through the 21 st, 2018, will be hosted on the historic Brucemore grounds, located in Cedar Rapids. All performances (and most rehearsals) will be outdoors, heat/insects, drizzling rain or shine. (Potential rain date of July 22 nd. ) If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Tara Richards, Director of Community Engagement at trichards@brucemore.org or artistic director, Rachel Korach Howell at rachelhowell23@gmail.com. IMPORTANT NOTE: It is imperative that your conflicts noted on the back side of the audition form are accurate, as the final rehearsal schedule will be completed in-full prior to the first read through. ***If cast, I agree to allow Brucemore to use my image while publicizing the show for print, TV, and online marketing and publicity. (Please sign below; if under 18, you much have a parent sign.)*** Name: Date:
Classics at Brucemore Audition Form PICNIC In the space below, please list the weekend days/times from April 1 st - April 29 th when you are UNAVAILABLE: Please note on the calendar below ALL weekday (after 6 p.m.) and ALL weekend times between April 30 th and July 22 nd, 2018 when you are UNAVAILABLE. *All GREY areas below denote required attendance for performers. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat APRIL 30 31 MAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JULY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TECH 8 TECH 9 TECH/ 10 TECH/ 11 INVITED 12 OPENING NIGHT 13 14 15 22 RAINDATE/ STRIKE 16 17 18 BRUSHUP 19 20 21