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Cliffhanger by James Yaffe
Directed by Michelle Straus |
Sept. 5 – Sept. 23, 2007 |
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Auditions*:
July 15-16,
7:00 PM |
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A seemingly mild-mannered professor of philosophy is driven to apparent murder to protect his reputation and career. Complications arise in the form of a rather sinister young student about to flunk out of school.
"It combines the warmth and charm of On Golden Pond with almost as many plot twists as Deathtrap”. - Variety
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Crossing Delancey by Susan Sandler
Directed by Carol Kleinberg |
Oct. 31 – Nov. 18,
2007 |
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Auditions*:
Sept 9 - 10,
7:00 PM |
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Isabel is a modern young woman who
lives alone and works in a Manhattan
book shop. Although she is pining after
a handsome author, her delightfully
nosey grandmother and her friend, the
matchmaker, have found a “ good
catch ” for her – Sam, the handsome
pickle vendor.
“An amusing romance
that tells its unpretentious story believably ” . - New York Times
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The Long Weekend by Norm Foster
Directed by Bob La Salle |
Jan. 9 – Jan. 27, 2008 |
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The truth and lies of a friendship
come to the surface during a weekend
visit between two couples.
There are plenty of surprises along
the way in this biting comedy of
manners.
”The Long Weekend is
so funny, you ’ ll be doubled over
until the curtain falls” .
- Hamilton Spectator
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Night Watch by Lucille Fletcher
Directed by Ralph Barnes |
Mar. 5 – 23, 2008 |
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Auditions*:
Jan 13 - 14,
7:00 PM |
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Elaine Wheeler believes she sees a dead body…then another, in the window across the way. Her husband wants to commit her to a sanitarium for treatment. The suspense and mystery end in a chilling climax.
"A most superior thriller …which from its first bloodcurdling scream to its last charming surprise is a first-class example of its genre.” - NY Times
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All My Sons by Arthur Miller
Directed by Matt McCord |
Apr. 30 – May 18, 2008 |
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Auditions*:
Mar 9 - 10,
7:00 PM |
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During WW II, Joe Keller and Herbert Deever ran a machine shop. Deever went to prison because the firm sold defective airplane parts to the Army. Keller went free and made a lot of money, but his son is reported “ missing in action”. The shadows of this catastrophe dominate the action to its electrifying conclusion.
Winner: Drama Critic ’ s Award for Best New American Play -1947
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Taking Leave by Nagle Jackson
Directed by Richard Blanchard |
June 25 – July
13, 2008 |
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Auditions*:
May 4 - 5,
7:00 PM |
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A leading authority on Shakespeare is “taking leave” of the real world and imagining a new one, but the transition is painful. A visit by Eliot ’ s three daughters is the central event of this comic, yet sympathetic play. His alterego, seen only by the audience, charts his final voyage.
“… a celebration of life.” Anchorage Daily News
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* Note on auditions: All auditions are held at the Playhouse, 96 West Dearborn Street in downtown Englewood on the announced dates (usually Sundays and Mondays at 7 p.m.) Scripts are available for perusal at the box office during normal hours (10-2 p.m. daily) but advance preparation isn't required. In most cases, the director will ask you to read from the script. Callbacks are scheduled, if necessary, at the discretion of the director.
Good luck! Hope to see you there!
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