Auditions at the Grange:
Sunday Feb 16th at 2pm
Monday Feb 17th at 7pm

After a few years on hold, we are thrilled to announce the revival of PlayFest, the beloved Actors Theater of Orcas Island production that celebrates our community’s creative talent.

This year, we are reviving some of the best plays of the last several years, ones we’d love to see again. Whether you’re a seasoned actor or director, or a first-timer, PlayFest offers a fantastic opportunity to get involved in a production without a major time commitment. Each play is approximately 10 minutes long, and the process includes just 6-8 rehearsals, so even if you're currently in an ongoing production you may still be able to dive in!

Performance Dates:
April 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20
Location: The Grange

If unable to make these dates, please contact Aaimee Johnson at 360-298-1201 or Tom Fiscus at 360-298-0534.
If you’re interested in directing, please contact Aaimee or Tom ASAP.

We can’t wait to see these amazing plays again and hope you will join us. Whether you’re looking to act, direct, or help backstage, PlayFest is an experience you won’t want to miss!

ATOI CASTING NOTICE

MAKING GOD LAUGH
By Sean Grennan
Directed by Dorrie Braun

Company meeting/Read Through first week in June
Rehearsals June and July
Performances July 26-Aug 4
All at the Grange

Plot:
‘Making God Laugh’ follows one typical American family over the course of 30 years’ worth of holidays. Starting in 1980, Ruthie and Bill’s grown children all return home, where we learn of their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives. The empty-nester parents contend with their own changes, too, as old family rituals are trotted out and ancient tensions flare up. As time passes, the family discovers that, despite what we may have in mind, we often arrive at unexpected destinations.

Roles Breakdown:
Ruthie (already cast)
Bill (already cast)
Richard – eldest son, one-time football hero out to conquer the world, “up to the second” stylish, late 20s at start and, as does everyone, ages 30 years
Maddie – second child, strong-willed aspiring actress, only child who moved away, mid-20s at start
Thomas – son two, the “good” son, studying for the priesthood at the beginning, mid-20s at start

Auditions:
Sunday, June 2, 2-4 pm and Monday, June 3, 7-9 pm at the Grange.
Readings will be from the script, sides will be provided
If unable to make the auditions, please contact Dorrie for an appointment.

Script available for viewing at the Orcas Library front desk.

Questions? Please contact Dorrie at [email protected]