Audition: Escanaba in da Moonlight
PRODUCTION POSTPONED
UPDATED AUDITION AND PERFORMANCE DATES COMING SOON
SYNOPSIS: When the Soady clan reunites for the opening day of deer hunting season at the family’s Upper Peninsula camp, thirty-five year old Reuben Soady brings with him the infamous reputation of being the oldest Soady in the history of the Soadys never to bag a buck.
In a hunting story to beat all hunting stories, Escanaba in da Moonlight spins a hilarious tale of humor, horror and heart as Reuben goes to any and all lengths to remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book.
Content Warning: Crude humor, drinking, gunshot sound effects
WHAT TO BRING:
- A headshot and resume if you have one
- A complete list of any conflicts you have during the rehearsal
There can be no conflicts during tech week or performances.
The audition will consist of cold readings from the script.
CHARACTERS:
The roles of ALBERT SOADY, JIMMER NEGAMANEE and WOLF MOON DANCE have been precast.
RUBEN SOADY (Male, early to mid 30’s) – Eldest son of Albert. Has never bagged a deer and is convinced he is cursed because of it. The more thoughtful and sensitive of the brothers. Feels he must break from tradition to break the curse.
REMNAR SOADY (Male, mid 20’s t0 30’s) – The younger son of Albert. Bit of a hot head, often coming to blows with his brother. A traditionalist like his father, he does not like the direction Reuben is trying to take the camp.
RANGER TOM TREADO (Male, 20’s-40’s) – A DNR officer originally hailing from Detroit. Friendly, but a bit out of sorts due to a strange encounter of his own.
ALBERT SOADY (Male) – This role has been precast.
JIMMER NEGAMANEE (Male, Ageless) – This role has been precast.
WOLF MOON DANCE SOADY (Female) – This role has been precast.
