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
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:
‘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 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
Interested in theater? Are you a beginner, or an experienced actor who wants to sharpen their skills or simply experience the joy and deep fun of acting? The Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) is excited to announce a series of acting/scene study workshops led by Paula Russell, SAG/AFTRA, AEA. Paula lives part-time on Orcas and has been a teacher, performer and director for ATOI and Orcas Center, in addition to her work in Austin,Texas.
The workshop will begin with an evening intensive at the Grange Friday May 17th, and an all-day workshop on Sunday May 19th, followed by Thursday evening classes May 23rd through June 20th. This will culminate in a public performance in June.
The cost is $240, with partial scholarships available through ATOI.
A modern, comedic take on a classic Shakespearean tragedy
Actors Theater of Orcas Island (ATOI) delivers a very clever funny modern comedy about an old tragedy in the upcoming production of Women Playing Hamlet at the Grange for two consecutive weekends: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: November 10, 11, and 12; and 17, 18, and 19.
Hamlet is a challenge for any actor, but when Jessica is cast as the titular character in a New York production, it sends her into an existential tailspin. It doesn’t help that her acting coach is borderline abusive, or that every Starbucks barista with an MFA tells her she’s too young for the role. Or that she’s somehow managed to make Sir Patrick Stewart her nemesis. Not to mention the fact that she’s a woman. How can Jessica figure out “to be or not to be,” when she can’t even figure out herself? Featuring an all-female cast performing multiple roles, Woman Playing Hamlet is rip-roaring fun for Shakespeare fans and haters alike. Some material may not be suitable for younger children.
The cast features Alyssa Burnet as Jessica and Valerie Bauxbaum as her acting coach plus 19 other characters played by Isabella “Bee” Schermerhorn, Luann Pamatian, Susan Hampel, Liz Doane, and Diane Craig.
The play calls for a selection of four different types of purses. Each purse will be crafted by one of the island’s premier quilters, Maggie Kaplan. Each purse will be raffled off on the last night of the play, Nov. 19. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase each night of the production.
Doug Bechtel is the director of ATOI’s production of Women Playing Hamlet, Dorrie Braun is the stage manager; Bechtel also provides Audio and Lighting Design; and Larry Hampel, Projection Design and Tech Operations. Tasty cookies will be provided by Paula Capaitano with proceeds going to support the Grange.
Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Grange door, Darvill’s and orcasactors.org.
To purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.
Actors Theater of Orcas Island looks forward to seeing you at the Grange!
