After a hiatus, PlayFest is back! Join us for an exciting showcase of original 10-minute plays written, directed, and performed by Orcas Island’s very own community membersâboth seasoned performers and newcomers alike!
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Experience a collection of diverse, compelling, and entertaining short playsâeach one packed with heart, humor, and creativityâall created right here on Orcas Island.
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Performance Dates:
April 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19 at 7:00 PM
Matinee on April 13 at 1:00 PM
đïž Where?
All performances will be held at the Orcas Grange.
This annual tradition is being resurrected this year to bring together the talent, passion, and spirit of Orcas locals. Whether youâre a long-time fan of PlayFest or experiencing it for the first time, donât miss out on this unforgettable, community-driven event!
đ« Tickets are available now! Get yours before theyâre gone at Brown Paper Tickets, from the ATOI website, at Darvill’s, or at the door.
Come for the community fun! See you at PlayFest!
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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 BraunCompany meeting/Read Through first week in June
Rehearsals June and July
Performances July 26-Aug 4
All at the GrangePlot:
âMaking God Laughâ follows one typical American family over the course of 30 yearsâ worth of holidays. Starting in 1980, Ruthie and Billâs 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, âup to the secondâ 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 âgoodâ son, studying for the priesthood at the beginning, mid-20s at startAuditions:
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
