[Capdist-auditions] HMT Auditions for Ramona Quimby

[Home Made Theater]

 ANNOUNCES OPEN AUDITIONS for a December production of

Ramona Quimby

Dramatization by Len Jenkin * Based on the book by Beverly Cleary

Directed by Robert Whiteman

Sunday, October 17th 6:30-8pm children only  *  8-9pm adults only

Monday, October 18th - 7-8pm children only  * 8-9pm adults only

At The Spa Little Theater, Saratoga Spa State Park

Welcome to Klickatat Street, home to Ramona and Beatrice Quimby and their
parents, Bob and Dorothy. Ramona is eight years old, and when the play
begins she is ready to start third grade with her good friend, Howie, and
her not-so-good friend, Susan. Everything seems normal and predictable until
Bob Quimby loses his job and struggles to quit smoking (again). To
complicate things further, her wonderful Aunt Bea decides to marry some
DORK, and she overhears her teacher describe her as a "nuisance." But this
year, she's no longer a "kindergarten baby," so the family expects more of
her. This play is a faithful adaptation of the Ramona books including scenes
from Ramona the Brave, Ramona and Her Father, and Ramona Forever. 

Character Descriptions   Please note: age ranges are guidelines

CHILDREN'S ROLES

Note: Although not required, young actors should feel free to memorize a
small piece of the script to perform as their monologue or another piece
from a similar type character. It does not need to exceed one minute. The
director is interested in seeing what a final performance given by the young
actor might look like.

 

Ramona Actress should look 8-10 yrs old. A little girl with a big
imagination. Often misunderstood for her straight forward nature and
spunkiness.  She is full of life and full of questions about the world.

 

Beezus Actress should look 12-16 yrs. old. Ramona's older sister loves her
all of the time, but doesn't like her some of the time. The type of girl who
follows the rules and does what she's told.

 

Howie Actor should look 8-10 yrs old.  Ramona's next door neighbor and
"partner in crime." 

 

Susan Actress should look 8-10 yrs old. Little Miss perfect who drives
Ramona c-r-a-z-y. 

 

ADULT ROLES

 

Mom & Dad 30s-40s.Loving parents who struggle with dwindling resources and
two very different children.  

 

Aunt Bea 30s-40s Mom's older sister knows when to listen, when to laugh, and
when to bring Whopper burgers home for dinner.  An Auntie Mame type, who is
full of style, warmth and creativity.

 

Mrs. Kemp 50s-60s Howie's cookie-baking, soap opera-watching, baby-sitting
grandma. 

 

Mrs. Griggs 30s-60 A teacher who is up to the challenge of handling a room
full of third graders-almost always. 

 

Hobart 30s-40s A world traveler who visits Klickatat Street and falls in
love with Aunt Bea. 

 

            Scripts will be available, prior to auditions, at The Saratoga
Public Library Reference Desk.

 

For the audition: No Appointment is necessary 

Please bring a current photo & resume * Photos cannot be returned

 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:  Monday-Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoon or
evening beginning Monday, November 1.  There may be an October read-through
scheduled.   Because of the ensemble nature of the production, actors should
be available for all rehearsals.

 

Production Dates:  Weekends, Dec. 10-19 - Plus two weekday performances,
Dec. 14 & 16 at 10AM   

 

For further information please contact HMT at (518) 587-4427 or
info at homemadetheater.org

 

Kathleen Dunham HMT Office Manager

26th Season 2010-11

P.O. Box 1182

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

518-587-4427

www.homemadetheater.org

 

 

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