The Hive Theatre’s Auditions for THE WHALE by Samuel D. Hunter
Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 2-5pm at the Downtown City Library, in Conference Room A (210 East 400 South, SLC). Conference Room A is located beneath the library’s main foyer. You can access the room using the foyer staircase (down the stairs and to your left), or you can use the elevator located next to the library’s auditorium.
***Contains Adult Themes & Material***
Please reserve your time and obtain audition sides by emailing: [email protected]
For inquiries, please call/text: Tiffany Greathouse @ 801-558-2556
Synopsis:
On the outskirts of rural Idaho, a 600-pound man lives out a life of seclusion and loneliness. All hope seems lost. And as his health worsens with each passing day, he slowly discovers redemption can sometimes be found in the most unexpected of places. The Hive Theatre Company proudly presents THE WHALE by Samuel D. Hunter. A Utah Premiere! Presented by special arrangement from SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.
Character Descriptions:
Ellie: Female, Age 17 (Actor must be able to portray a young teenager)
Ellie is an ill-tempered teenage girl who reluctantly attempts to connect with her estranged father (Charlie). She can be coldhearted and sometimes quite brutal, but certainly not without her own sense of independence and charm.
Elder Thomas: Male, Age 19 (Actor must be able to portray a young LDS missionary)
Elder Thomas is an inspiring LDS missionary who will stop at nothing to serve his fellow man. He can be naïve, gullible, and just a tad too eager at times; but a nice kid nonetheless, with a decent head on his shoulders.
Mary: Female, Age 40-46
Mary is a single mother who is struggling to raise her rambunctious teenage daughter (Ellie). After she mistakenly reconnects with her ex-husband (Charlie), she finds herself at an impasse; desperately trying to make sense of her past, future, and present.
*The roles of Charlie and Liz have been pre-cast; all other roles are available.
Complete Rehearsal & Show Details:
First Rehearsal/Memorization Deadline: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Normal Rehearsal Schedule:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 7-10pm
Saturdays: 12-4pm
All normal rehearsals are held in South Salt Lake City, UT
Mandatory Dress/Tech Rehearsals (Load-In):
Saturday, June 10: 11am-5pm
Sunday, June 11: 11am-5pm
Dress Rehearsal & Performance Location:
Sorenson Unity Center – 1383 South 900 West, SLC
Performances:
Friday, June 16, 2017
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Friday, June 23, 2017
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Friday, June 30, 2017
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Director: Jared Greathouse
Stage Manager: Johnnie Brakey
Producer: Tiffany A. Greathouse
Actors cast in the production will receive a small stipend and incentive opportunity.
Post expires at 12:00am on Sunday January 15th, 2017
