[Capdist-auditions] HMT Ramona Quimby (still looking for)

[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

Tuesday, October 19th 6:30pm 

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. 

Still looking for:

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.

 

 

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

 

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. 

 

 

            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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