Audition Notice/ Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

Actors Theater of Orcas Island will hold open auditions for this holiday classic on November 24th, 4pm at the Grange.
 The play is done as an old-fashioned radio show. The audience watches the show in the “studio”, complete with microphones, applause signs and a table set up for creating sound effects. The cast consists of people of all ages and genders, including roles for girls and boys.
The cast will read from hand-held scripts, so no memorizing required! Only 4 rehearsals, on Dec. 5,7,11 and 12. Performances Dec. 13, 14 and a matinee on Dec.15.
If unable to audition on Nov. 24th, please contact Lynda Sanders at 360-317-5274.

Get your tickets now for Velocity of Autumn!

           Melinda Milligan and R. Travis King
October 25, 26, 27 at 7:30pm and matinee on the 27th at 1pm
November 2, 3, 4 at 7:30pm
Melinda Milligan and R. Travis King star in Eric Coble’s two-person play about an elderly woman who threatens to blow up her Brooklyn brownstone apartment rather than be sent to a nursing home. A beautiful and touching play about making the decision to live (and die) exactly the way we want. Directed by Robert Hall.

The Velocity of Autumn

Sublime and penetrating, funny and touching, The Velocity of Autumn is a tale that will resonate with every family as a vivid poetic expression for the frustrations of aging.
Melinda Milligan and R. Travis King star in Eric Coble’s two-person play about an elderly woman who threatens to blow up her Brooklyn brownstone apartment rather than be sent to a nursing home. A beautiful and touching play about making the decision to live (and die) exactly the way we want. Directed by Robert Hall.

COVID cancels upcoming Actors Theater event

Due to several cast members testing positive for Covid 19, the Actors Theater of Orcas Island regrets to announce the cancellation of Making God Laugh by Sean Grenan at the Orcas Grange, scheduled for July 26-28 and August 2-4.

ATOI regrets the cancellation, but we prioritize the health and safety of the cast, crew and our patrons always.

ATOI CASTING NOTICE

ATOI CASTING NOTICE

MAKING GOD LAUGH
By Sean Grennan
Directed by Dorrie Braun

Company meeting/Read Through first week in June
Rehearsals June and July
Performances July 26-Aug 4
All at the Grange

Plot:
‘Making God Laugh’ follows one typical American family over the course of 30 years’ worth of holidays. Starting in 1980, Ruthie and Bill’s grown children all return home, where we learn of their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives. The empty-nester parents contend with their own changes, too, as old family rituals are trotted out and ancient tensions flare up. As time passes, the family discovers that, despite what we may have in mind, we often arrive at unexpected destinations.

Roles Breakdown:
Ruthie (already cast)
Bill (already cast)
Richard – eldest son, one-time football hero out to conquer the world, “up to the second” stylish, late 20s at start and, as does everyone, ages 30 years
Maddie – second child, strong-willed aspiring actress, only child who moved away, mid-20s at start
Thomas – son two, the “good” son, studying for the priesthood at the beginning, mid-20s at start

Auditions:
Sunday, June 2, 2-4 pm and Monday, June 3, 7-9 pm at the Grange.
Readings will be from the script, sides will be provided
If unable to make the auditions, please contact Dorrie for an appointment.

Script available for viewing at the Orcas Library front desk.

Questions? Please contact Dorrie at missdorrie@aol.com

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