[Capdist-auditions] Request for repeat posting for Drums Along the Mohawk Outdoor Drama

[Kyle Jenks]

AmericanHeritage Living History Productions presents Drums Along the Mohawk OutdoorDrama by Walter D. Edmonds at Gelston Castle Estate in Mohawk, NY. [Exit 30 offthe NYS Thruway] 
Directedby: Kyle Jenks
Auditionsdates, times and location:
·         Monday, May18th & Tuesday, May 19th, 2015
·         6:30pm sign-in;7:00pm auditions begin according to the order ofsign in.
·        United Methodist Church  347 Golf Course Road  Amsterdam, NY 12010  Rear entrance.
PleaseSEND AND BRING A copy of resume andhead shot and prepare a1-2 minute dramatic monologue. Please also be prepared to read from sidesprovided at the audition.
PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME AND HEADSHOT TO:kylejenks at datmod.com
Rehearsal site [in the Amsterdam area] willbe verified by approximately May 12th. 
Please note that thisis an outdoor production that is subject to the indigenous hazy, hot and humid weather elements usual in August. Provisions will be taken during performances to protectthe cast from the elements. Rehearsals in June and July will be conducted both indoorsand outdoors as the cast tolerates.
PerformanceDates and Times:
·         Sat/Sun August 1, 2 @ 5:00 pm
·         Sat/Sun August 8, 9 @ 5:00pm
 (Techweek July 25-30; specific schedule to be determined in rehearsals.)
Dress rehearsal: Friday July 31, 2015
DrumsAlong the Mohawk returns to the Gelston Castle Estate in Mohawk, NY this summerto present the story of Gil and Lana Martin, a newlywed couple thrust into thedrama of the American Revolution. 
Roledescriptions are also posted on the show’s web site: www.datmod.com ANDwww.facebook.com/drumsalongthemohawk
Cast will share stage hand duties as well.
 
With the exception of Adam Helmer, all male roles will beclean shaven. Hair growth is encouragedfor both male and female roles.
Casting for the following roles:
 
Gil Martin: Plays in his 20’s: Romantic lead:Newly wed to Lana. Very much in love with her. Upstanding farmer. Boy next doortype. Best friend of Adam Helmer.
 
Lana Martin: Plays in her 20’s: Romantic lead:Very much in love with Gil: Maternal, feminine, girl next door type but canmuster strong inner resolve.
 
General Nicholas Herkimer: Hero: Plays 50.Fatherly figure to the Mohawk Valley community. Very well respected. Nochildren of his own. Benevolent and the most affluent patriot citizen of theMohawk Valley. German accent HIGHLY desired but not necessary. Loves his wifeMaria.
 
Maria Herkimer: Plays 18. Second wife of GeneralNicholas Herkimer. Loving and devoted to her husband.
 
Mrs. McKlennar: Plays 50’s-70’s: A widow.  A bit ornery and independent, but has a compassionateside. Warms up to Gil and Lana.
 
Adam Helmer: Plays 20’s-30’s. A competent scoutthat General Herkimer relies on for intelligence gathering. Best friend of GilMartin. A wanderer most comfortable in the outdoors. A bit lacking in mannersand hygiene but has good intentions. Has a wandering eye for the ladies too.
 
Capt. Mark DeMooth: Already cast. Principlelieutenant to General Nicholas Herkimer. Plays 50.
 
Mrs. DeMooth: Play’s 30’s-40’s. Devoted wife ofCaptain Mark DeMooth.
 
Honyerry Doxtader: Native American: Plays 30’s. Atop Oneida leader. Personal and trusted friend of General Herkimer and thePatriot side.
 
Benedict Arnold: Plays 35. Devoted patriot. Highlycompetent and confident but not arrogant.
 
Tripp: African American. Plays 20’s-30’s. GeneralHerkimer’s beloved and trusted slave. Intelligent and devoted to Herkimer. Goodsinging voice a plus. One song if appropriate.
 
Colonel Ebenezer Cox: Plays 20’s-40’s. Ornery andbelligerent officer of General Herkimer.
 
General Barry St. Leger: Plays 30’s. Level headedand competent British General. RP accent HIGHLY desired. 
 
Sir John Johnson: Plays 20’s. Competent anddevoted leader of the Tory cause. Plays second to General Barry St. Leger.
 
Walter Butler: Plays 20’s. A bit arrogant. Aprominent Tory in the Mohawk Valley. Ally of the British and friend of Sir JohnJohnson. Can be brutal if necessary. Plays second to Sir John Johnson.
 
Joseph Brant: Native American: Plays 30’s. MohawkWar Captain who is highly revered by both Tories and Patriots alike. Has astoic and noble presence and demeanor. Committed to the British side.
 
Han Yost Schuyler: Plays 20’s-30’s. A Tory, HanYost is revered by the natives for his “special” powers. These powers areinterpreted by his family and neighbors as a mental affliction of some kind. Itis certain that he has an affliction but uncertain how much it hinders hisjudgement.

 

Kyle Jenks
Writer / Producer / Director

Drums Along the Mohawk Outdoor Drama 
by Walter D. Edmonds
Mohawk, NY
www.datmod.com
www.facebook.com/drumsalongthemohawk

[216] 509-7502
 
2015 Performance Dates
Sat/Sun Aug 1/2        5 pm
Sat/Sun Aug 8/9        5 pm
 
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan but also believe"
Anatole France
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