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<span><div><br></div></span><div><div class="gmail-m_5034591852766739208h5"><blockquote type="cite"><div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">The regional premiere of *"Appropriate"* by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, an<br>
Obie Award winner, Pulitzer Finalist and MacArthur Fellow for 2016.<br>
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Performances 5/4-5/22<br>
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Albany Civic Theatre<br>
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235 Second Ave<br>
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<span class="gmail-m_5034591852766739208m_-3130498439098630912m_-6385045570134989103gmail-aBn"><span class="gmail-m_5034591852766739208m_-3130498439098630912m_-6385045570134989103gmail-aQJ"><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">Saturday 2/3</span></span></span></span> <span class="gmail-m_5034591852766739208m_-3130498439098630912m_-6385045570134989103gmail-aBn"><span class="gmail-m_5034591852766739208m_-3130498439098630912m_-6385045570134989103gmail-aQJ"><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">2-4PM</span></span></span></span>, <span class="gmail-m_5034591852766739208m_-3130498439098630912m_-6385045570134989103gmail-aBn"><span class="gmail-m_5034591852766739208m_-3130498439098630912m_-6385045570134989103gmail-aQJ"><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">Sunday 2/4</span></span></span></span> <span class="gmail-m_5034591852766739208m_-3130498439098630912m_-6385045570134989103gmail-aBn"><span class="gmail-m_5034591852766739208m_-3130498439098630912m_-6385045570134989103gmail-aQJ"><span class="gmail-aBn" tabindex="0"><span class="gmail-aQJ">11-1PM</span></span></span></span><br>
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No monologue Necessary. Readings from the script.<br>
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Directed by Patrick White<br>
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Email: info@actingclasswithpatrickwhi<wbr>te<br>
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Every estranged member of the Lafayette clan has descended upon
thecrumbling Arkansas homestead to settle the accounts of the newly-dead
patriarch. As his three adult children sort through a lifetime of
hoarded mementos and junk, they collide over clutter, debt, and a
contentious family history. But after a disturbing discovery surfaces
among their father's possessions, the reunion takes a turn for the
explosive, unleashing a series of crackling surprises and
confrontations.<br>
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Rhys Thurston (Supporting): Male, 18-25<br>
Plays 18, Toni's youngest son. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Just<br>
beginning to be aware of what people think about him, charismatic but still<br>
awkward, shy, has a slightly dark edge. Was doing well in school and was<br>
college bound but he got caught dealing drugs in this school where his<br>
mother was the principal. He is very protective of his mother; a bit elusive, a bit cool.<br>
Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>
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Beauregard "Bo" Lafayette (Supporting): Male, 40-49<br>
the middle sibling, publisher for a major magazine in NY, always doing<br>
business, always wears a collar and a watch, he has grown into his success.<br>
Very smart, very driven, not comfortable being with his siblings and their<br>
issues or the anything about the family he grew up in. When he is upset, he<br>
can turn--and always has turned--into a bit of a brat.<br>
Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>
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Rachel Lafayette (Supporting): Female, 40-49<br>
Bo's wife, Jewish, attractive, well-groomed, Yale-educated, upper
west-side wife, very conscious of being on the outside of this family. A
bit of an over-bearing parent, can hold her own in an argument, but
would rather not fight unless provoked.<br>
Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>
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Cassidy "Cassie" Lafayette (Supporting): Female, 13-19<br>
Bo and Rachel?s oldest child, in the process of developing into a very
pretty young woman but is still a bit of a nerd. She can be awkward and
negligent of social cues but not self-conscious--very present, very
perceptive, smart.<br>
Ethnicity: Caucasian</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Ainsley Lafayette (Supporting): Male, 8-15<br>
Bo and Rachel's youngest child, rambunctious, energetic, intelligent.<br>
Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>
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Francois "Franz/Frank" Lafayette (Supporting): Male, 30-45<br>
the youngest sibling, sort of an aging hippie-type with possibly a
slight undercurrent of redneck. A little rugged, a little ragged, a
sharp edge lays over his deep vulnerability. Charismatic with young
people, his disruptive youth, possible substance abuse, and some close
brushes with the law have led to a long-term estrangement from the
family, which has been marked by bitterness and resentment. But he now
hopes to change and find his way if not back than at least to a new
sense of self. He is an<br>
appealing project.<br>
Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>
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Trisha Rayner (Supporting): Female, 23<br>
Franz's fiance, the youngest of four girls, daughter of two
environmental lawyers, who has become a yoga instructor and healer. Grew
up outside of Spokane, very outgoing, eager to impress, eager to prove
she's older than she looks, very perceptive, is able to hold her own in
tough situations. She wins more flies with honey type. She views Franz
as a kind of project and really believes in him. Considers herself very
much in touch spiritually--e.g. might be getting certified in Reiki,
believe in spirits,etc.<br>
Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>
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Antoinette "Toni" Lafayette (Supporting): Female, 40-55<br>
The oldest sibling, a former school principal, is used to dealing with
others' children and family conflicts but not her own. Around her
family, she can turn into a bit of a bully. She is accustomed to being
in charge, and she is losing her grip --mostly due to the fact that she
is overwhelmed<br>
and tired and doesn't recognize it. However, she is a compassionate
person with a good sense of humor who is dealing with some very
difficult emotional issues. Smart, tough-spirited, pretty grounded,
maybe a slighttrace of Georgian twang but she is not southern</div></div></div></blockquote></div></div>
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