| This play has not been produced lately, and I can't figure out why. As I remember, it is a combination of comedy and drama, both very affecting. If you are an actor and are looking for something new to stretch your skills, you might want to research the play (watch the film) and then get on over to Dover to audition. |
DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS
By William Inge
Directed by Mark Phelan of Parsippany
WHEN: Sunday, January 9, 2011, 7:00 PM; Monday January 10, 2011. 7:30 PM
Callbacks (if Necessary): Wednesday, January 12, 7:30 PM
WHERE: Dover Little Theatre, 69 Elliott Street, Dover
973.328.9202
http://www.doverlittletheatre.org/
PERFORMANCE DATES: Fri/Sat Evenings, March 5–19th @ 8:00 PM; Sunday Matinee, March 6 & 13 @ 2:00 PM
SYNOPSIS: The plot of William Inge's comedy drama is less one story than a series of short stories—the fight between a husband and wife; the fear of an overly shy young girl going to a dance; the problems of an introverted little boy who feels that the whole world, including his family, is against him; the outwardly peaceful and inwardly corroding marriage of Cora's rowdy sister; the tragedy of a military school cadet whose mother has never provided him with a real home. "What Inge is saying, with a power and tenderness of speech, is that there is dark at the top of everyone's stairs, but that it can be dissipated by understanding, by tolerance, by compassion and by the brand of companionship that demands not conformity but love..."
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
- Cora Flood: a housewife, mid-30's–mid-40's
- Rubin Flood: her husband, rough, loud, traveling salesman-type
- Sonny Flood: their son, shy, 10-12 years old (can be played by an older actor who can "play young")
- Reenie Flood: their 16-year-old daughter, timid, sensitive
- Flirt Conroy: a flapper friend of Reenie's
- Lottie Lacey: Cora's older sister who has married well to...
- Morris Lacey: a dentist, he knows who wears the pants in his family
- Punky Givens: Flirt's boyfriend, a military cadet — non-speaking role but with some comedy
- Sammy Goldenbaum: Punky's friend, another military cadet, lonely and confused
- Chauffeur: Non-speaking, can be doubled by the actor playing Punky
Technical personnel are also needed for the production. If interested, please contact the theater at 973.328.9202 |
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