[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for REGIONAL PREMIERE....WEB by Brendan Mack

Tue Apr 9 09:10:07 EDT 2024

AUDITION ANNOUNCMENT
WEB

By Brendan Mack

Directed by Michael McDermott

AUDITION DATES: Sunday April 14 and Tuesday April 16.
SIGN IN: 6:30pm. Auditions begin at 7:00pm
AUDITION LOCATION: Sand Lake Center for the Arts. 2880 NY 43, Averill Park
NY 12018

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

All auditioners should bring a list of conflicts from Dec 2023-Feb 10, 2024,
to the auditions.

Production dates: JUNE 7, 8, 14, 15 @7:30pm. June 9, 16 @2:30pm

Tech week: June 2-6 (No conflicts)

Welcome to Iowa.

Where the Pigs talk

Angels use the front Door.

And You can get away with Murder.

Web is a new courtroom drama by former Rensselaer County resident and
Columbia High School graduate Brendan Mack.  The play follows the trial that
young Fern Arable Bonner goes through for the death of her child. As the
trial continues, Fern's mind begins to see the people around her as
characters- and barnyard animals- inspired by E. B. White's book,
Charlotte's Web.  Her mind unravels as the story becomes clear- leaving us
to wonder who the victim is and who is the predator in this world she lives
in.

Available roles:
This list includes the doubling for the show. Each of the barnyard
characters represents the real-life influences in Fern Arables life. These
people take on the lives of these animals, and the animals take on the lives
of these people. Fern Arables story is told as much in the courtroom, as in
the barnyard.  Roles will be cast based on how closely actors can match the
physical characteristics and body movement of the barnyard characters that
they double for.  Creativity and risk taking will be highly encouraged at
this audition.  Rehearsals will be a collaborative process as actors work to
define their animal instincts as well as their human characters.

Fern Arable Bonner

Fern is a woman on trial for the murder of her 2 year old child, Cole.  She
is described as "always being a dreamer" and believes in Angels, goodness,
and talks to animals. She appears emotionally unequipped to weather the
pressures of the court case and has a hard time staying tethered to reality.

Will Barnett

The Defense Attorney for Fern Arable, Will has never taken on a case with
this degree of attention from the press and the media.  He is over his head,
and not sure what to believe.

Will also plays The Pig.

FJ Templeton

Prosecutor for the state of Iowa, FJ is smooth- concise- fast talking and
biting in his retorts.  While he follows the rules, he knows how to
manipulate the legal system to get what he wants.

FJ also plays The Rat.

Judge Charlotte Clark

The presiding Judge over the State of Iowa Vs. Fern Bonner case, Judge
Charlotte Clark is rather petite, and very fair. She's almost emotionless in
her compassion.

She also plays The Spider.

June Arable

Mother of Fern Arable, she is harsh and direct.  She went through a
difficult marriage, and always looked out for her girls, Fern and Avery.

June also plays the Sheep.

Avery Arable

Avery is a Butch Lesbian living on the East Coast, sister to Fern and is
seen as a very active tomboy in flashback climbing on everything, collecting
frogs, and generally being a terror child.

Avery also plays the Frog.

Dr. Dorian

The State Psychologist,, Dr. Dorian has been called by the State of Iowa and
the rosecution many times before to determine whether or not a defendant is
equipped to stand trial.

Dr. Dorian also plays The Ram.

Karen Anderson

Karen is Fern's best friend, and while a little controlling, she has always
wanted Fern to leave the barnyard games behind and grow up; live in the real
world, start dating boys and hanging out at the brand new Mall.  While
mostly seen in flashbacks, this character pivots between being a wild
teenager in the 1980's and a more calmed sensible mother present day.

Janine Hart

Janine is the camera-ready reporter breaking into National Spotlight as the
case for infanticide in the Arable-Bonner case has risen to national
attention.  She is the voice of this case.

Janine also plays The Goose.

Henry Fussy

One of the Officers who were on the scene the night of Cole Bonner's death.
Henry grew up with Fern, and always follows the limits of the law.  He and
Fern used to be involved romantically way back, he's still a little
heartbroken over it.

Henry also plays The Gander.

Homer Zuckerman

Ferns Uncle, Womanizer, businessman, Womanizer. This character brings a lot
of fun, physicality, and Quarterback energy into the ensemble of actors.

Homer also plays The Rooster.

The Ballif/ Wallace Arable/ Lurvy
A Jack of all trades role- The Bailiff is fairly strong and unmoving in the
courtroom, and Fern imagines him to be a representative of her father.  He
shows kindness and warmth, but has a very dark and disturbing side as the
alternative character of Lurvy the Farmhand. 

Production director: Michael McDermott.  <mailto:Irishmike518 at yahoo.com>
Irishmike518 at yahoo.com 
(Please reach out to Michael with any questions) 
SLCA-CTP can be reached at 518-674-2007

Brian Sheldon

Executive Director

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