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THEATRE WORKSHOP
WHERE and WHEN?????
In the rehearsal space - Bird Island Theatre Space.
Dates: Feb 12,16,17,19
Time: 6-8PM.
(Those who have band are obviously excused the 19th)
Just show up! No need to register. Each day will be different and isn't dependent upon the others.
Information
This workshop gives students the opportunity to:
- Build stronger acting fundamentals
- Practice working with realistic, character-driven material
- Develop listening, intention, and emotional clarity
- Prepare for the next audition. (New info coming soon!)
- Grow confidence in a supportive, low-pressure environment
The skills developed here will support students in future theatre opportunities, both onstage and beyond. No registration required.
Just show up ready to work.
Auditions
We have chosen LEAVING IOWA for our first Spring Play! Called “a comedy with a surprisingly deep soul… simultaneously hilarious and touching,” Leaving Iowa portrays Don’s journey to return his father’s ashes to his childhood home, only to discover that Grandma’s house is now a grocery store. This father-and-son road trip shifts smoothly from the present to Don’s memories of the annual, torturous vacations of his childhood: the classic American summer vacation, which often meant being trapped in the back seat of a station wagon. Don’s memories bring to life the people of his past and present, weave a tale of reconciling idealism with reality, and ultimately show us what it means to love one’s family.
LEAVING IOWA
THE CHARACTERS
Character Breakdown:
If you are unfamiliar with this show, the most accessible point of comparison is the Griswold Family of National Lampoon’s fame.
- DON BROWNING: Adult writer, young boy in flashbacks. Don is at the center of this story and rarely, if ever, leaves the stage. Actors considering auditioning for this role should be comfortable memorizing a large amount of dialogue and be able to convey an adult and teenage version of Don.
- DAD: Don’s father. A man who loves his family, life, and adventure. A constant presence throughout the play. While he may not always be talking, he’s always there.
- MOM: Don’s mother, past and present. A woman of saintly patience and strong love for her family. Must be able to play an adult and “older adult” version of her character.
- SIS: Don’s sister, past and present. That annoying sister you know and mostly love. Must be able to play an adult and teenage version of her character.
- MULTIPLE CHARACTER GUYS (12 roles total, may be split between 2-4 actors playing 2-4 roles each): Plays a hog farmer, Don’s uncle, man with vegetable stand, Don’s grandfather, grocery store employee, farmer with hoe, Don’s childhood friend turned professor, Amish peddler at flea market, Civil War performer, mechanic, unhappy old man, and stoic waiter
- MULTIPLE CHARACTER GIRLS (10 roles total, may be split between 2-4 actors playing 2-4 roles each): hog farmer Bob’s wife, Don’s aunt, woman with fruit cart, Don’s grandmother, woman in grocery store parking lot, Amish peddler at flea market, assistant to Civil War guy, auto repair shop worker, patron in hotel, nightmare waitress