Harbinger Theatre Presents Auditions for Into the Breeches by George Brant
Directed by: Lauren D’Annibale
Auditions for production: July 8 & 9
Production Dates: November 7 – 16, 2024
Audition location is Playhouse Stage Co. Studios, 95 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
Set in 1942, Into the Breeches explores the challenges faced by the Oberon Playhouse when its director and leading men are called to war. The director’s wife steps in to keep the theater’s spirit alive by staging an ambitious all-female production of Shakespeare’s Henry V. Despite a diverse range of theater experience, this unexpected team unites in a heartfelt effort to bring the play to life, celebrating the power of art and community to reveal our bravest selves even in the most trying times. This modern and moving comedy highlights resilience, collaboration, and the joy of overcoming adversity.
More auditions in the Albany, New York area.
Albany Auditions:
Dates: July 8 & 9
Location: Playhouse Stage Co. Studios, 95 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 (Entrance on Ontario Street side of the building)
Time: 6:30 p.m. sign-up, 7:00 p.m. start
Roles:
Maggie Dalton: White female, 50s. The earnest and devoted director of the play, who also takes on the role of The Chorus in Henry V. Maggie is eager to prove herself and sustain the theater.
Celeste Fielding: White female, 50s. A flamboyant diva who portrays Henry IV and V. She is dramatic, larger-than-life, and embraces her role with enthusiasm.
Ida Green: Black female, late 20s-30s. An inventive costume designer who also plays Hotspur. Ida is creative and brings a unique vision to the production.
Stuart Lasker: Male, 40s. The stage manager and the only man in the troupe, Stuart also takes on the role of Mistress Quickly.
Ellsworth Snow: White male, 60s. The board president of the Oberon Playhouse and husband of Winifred. He is supportive of his wife’s theatrical pursuits.
Winifred Snow: White female, 50s. Enthusiastic but lacking in talent, Winifred plays Falstaff and brings a cheerful spirit to the cast. She is the socialite wife of Ellsworth.
June Bennett: White female, 20s. The ingénue who plays the Kates. June brings youthful energy and charm to the production.
Grace Richards: White female, 30s. A new arrival in town with raw acting talent, Grace takes on the demanding roles of Henry IV and V.
The play will be performed at:
Albany Barn, 56 Second Street, Albany, NY 12210 – https://albanybarn.org/