North American Premiere of “The Revlon Girl” at the Barn Theatre, in Special Community Partnership

The Revlon Girl
by Neil Anthony Docking
directed by Bill Purdy of Riverdale

WHEN: March 13, 21, 27, 28 and April 3 & 4 at 8 pm, and March 14, 15, 22, and 29 at 2 pm
WHERE: The Barn Theatre is located on Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Exit 47 from Route 287
For tickets, visit www.barntheatre.org For more information or directions, call The Barn Theatre Box Office at (973) 334-9320.

The Barn Theatre presents the North American community theatre premiere of The Revlon Girl. Set eight months following the Aberfan mining disaster in Wales (as featured in Netflix’s hit show The Crown) that killed over 100 children, The Revlon Girl tells the real-life story of a group of bereaved mothers who meet every week above a local hotel to talk, cry and even laugh without feeling guilty. The play imagines one meeting at which they invite a Revlon representative to give a presentation about make-up. From that innocent premise,the play delves into the tragic situation with both deep emotion and humor.  “IT’S NOT JUST LIPSTICK”—it’s unimaginable loss and the courage to carry on. This touching play gives voice to the community affected by the tragedy and tells a story of survival, resilience and grief.

While the play has been performed by several professional and amateur theatres in the U.K., this marks the North American community theatre premiere. Director Bill Purdy first saw the play performed in London in 2017. “I was absolutely blown away by The Revlon Girl, which takes the audience on a roller coaster ride of emotions. After seeing the play, I started researching the 1966 Aberfan disaster and discovered a remarkable story of a community dealing with unimaginable tragedy. I found that most Americans, like myself, were previously unaware of this disaster. This play is a story about love and grief that speaks to our common humanity. The Revlon Girl received critical acclaim and awards in Wales, Edinburgh Fringe, and London. I am delighted to have our audiences be among the first in America to experience this singular theatrical event.”     

Building off the play’s important themes of resilience in grief, the Barn Theatre has also launched an innovative arts partnership with Boonton High School—a district that has recently experienced loss—to exhibit student artwork in the lobby. The art will include abstracts, illustrations and personal expressions that will reflect the vision & talent of some of our local youth.This year students have exhibited their art at NJPAC, MPAC, the New Jersey State Capitol, CCM and Mount Olive High School’s National Honor Society Invitational. Several students have received awards and high honors.

The cast of The Revlon Girl features Messalina Morley of Ridgewood as Revlon, Ruth Morley of Ridgewood as Rona, Ali Archetti of East Hanover as Sian, Kathleen Mallon of Kinnelon as Jean, and Leslie Darcy of Oakland as Marilyn.

BARN THEATRE TO HOLD OPEN AUDITIONS FOR “INTO THE WOODS”

OPEN AUDITIONS:

The Barn Theatre in Montville, New Jersey continues its 92nd Season by holding open auditions for

Into The Woods 
by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine
directed by Tom Schopper
Music Direction by Jack Bender
choreography by Megan Ferentinos

WHEN: Sunday March 1, 2020 at 7pm and Monday March 2, 2020 at 7 pm.  (Invited callbacks, if necessary, will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 10am.) Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time on either March 1 or March 2 (no need to attend both). If necessary, callbacks will be by invitation.
WHERE: Barn Theatre, 32 Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Route 287 (Exit 47).
For more information visit www.barntheatre.org

Performances: May 15-June 6, 2020 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays). Please note there are also benefit performances on May 22 (Friday) and May 28 and June 4 (both Thursdays). All cast members must be available for all performances including Thursday benefits. Please also note: the Saturday, May 16 performance and all Sunday performances are 2pm matinees; all other performances are at 8pm.

Show Description: Into The Woods follows the stories of a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Into The Woods is James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters, bringing them together for a timeless, yet relevant piece ... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

All roles in Into The Woods are available. Casting at The Barn Theatre is always open, and newcomers are especially encouraged and welcomed! Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the show; if you are interested in joining the crew or in volunteering in any way at the Barn, THANK YOU! Please contact info@barntheatre.org.

Please note: as in the original Broadway production, it is intended that the following parts will be doubled by the same actor/actress:

• Narrator/Mysterious Man
• Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince
• Cinderella's Mother/Little Red’s Granny/Giant’s Wife

Cast Requirements/Character Breakdowns:

Narrator / Mysterious Man:
As Narrator: an intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. As Mysterious Man: a mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler; he is a good-natured protector and observer.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: G2

Cinderella:
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Jack:
The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Gender: Male
Age: Later teens to later 20s
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Jack's Mother:
Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Gender: Female
Age: 50 to 65
Vocal range top: Gb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

The Baker:
A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles.
Gender: Male
Age: 28 to 45
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

The Baker's Wife:
Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors.
Gender: Female
Age: 28 to 45
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Little Red Ridinghood:
A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
Gender: Female
Age: Later teens to later 20s
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

The Witch:
Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Cinderella's Prince / Wolf:
As Prince: vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. As the Wolf: hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to 40s
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: B2

Rapunzel's Prince:
Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.
Gender: Male
Age: 30s to 40s
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C#3

Rapunzel:
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Cinderella's Stepmother:
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Florinda and Lucinda:
Cinderella's stepsisters who are “beautiful of face, but vile and black of heart”. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Cinderella's Mother (also Little Red’s Granny & Giant’s Wife):
As Cinderella’s Mother: deceased, with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. As Little Red’s Granny: a feisty and savage grandmother. As the Giant's wife: an angry and vengeful 'monster' seeking restitution for her loss.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: E4

Steward:
Surly, bureaucratic, and full of self-importance (no solo singing, but plenty of good lines).
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 55
Vocal range: any

Cinderella's Father:
Bumbling, befuddled, ineffectual, out of touch with family, but harmless and well-meaning.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 65
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C3

“A 21st Century Christmas Carol": Theatre for Children at The Barn Theatre in Montville

A 21st Century Christmas Carol
written by Lori M. Myers
directed by Scott Baird

WHEN: December 7th at 11 am and 2 pm, and December 8th at 2 pm.
WHERE: Barn Theatre is located on Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Exit 47 from Route 287.
TICKETS: All tickets are $10 per person.
For more reservations, information or directions, call The Barn Theatre Box Office at (973) 334-9320, or visit The Barn Theatre on the web at www.barntheatre.org

This fun little holiday show is a special event specifically for families and children.

Here’s a modern twist on Dickens’s classic...with a female lead! Eleanor Scrooge, a greedy old spinster, spends her days barking orders at her gift shop employees. Though the mall will be closed, she still wants them to work on Christmas Day! Then, she’s visited by the ghost of her old boss, Mr. Marley, and a parade of zany spirits who materialize from cheesy collectible figurines. First, there’s the Spirit of the Past, who loves the 1950s and takes Eleanor dancing at a bygone party. Then, there’s the Spirit of Present, who takes Eleanor to the Hatchett family Christmas dinner, where Eleanor feels like she’s watching a sitcom with a nice message of forgiveness. Finally, the Spirit of Future, who takes Eleanor to her own funeral, completes her change of heart. 

The cast of A 21st Century features Jacky Vogt, Christine Morgan, Terri Shetler, Caroline Ritacco, Santina DiBenedetto, Zoe Davies, Claudine Boucher, Kyle Schickner, Pearl Hart, Brady Shetler, Alexia Davies, Jenna Levitt, Luna Mills, Leala Mills, Anthony DiBenedetto, Jordan Vogt, Leslie Silverman, Marisa Rossi, Alli Hartley-Kong, Michael Daly, Karen Lerner, Charles Grayson, Caroline Leonard, Vivian Lerner, Nola Lerner, and Bob Vogt. 

TOP: Claudine Boucher as Eleanor Scrooge [Photograph by Tom Schopper].

“She Loves Me" Opens at The Barn Theatre in Montville

She Loves Me
written by by Joe Masteroff
music by Jerry Bock
lyrics by Sheldon Harnick 

WHEN: November 8, 16, 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th at 8 pm, with 2 pm performances on November 9, November 10, November 17, and November 24th.
WHERE: The Barn Theatre is located on Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Exit 47 from Route 287.
TICKETS: $25 each, with student/senior matinee prices of $23.
For more reservations, information or directions, call The Barn Theatre Box Office at (973) 334-9320, or visit The Barn Theatre on the web at www.barntheatre.org

She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance. Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and of all the twists and turns along the way!

The cast of “She Loves Me” features Jenn Bedell as Amalia Balash, Bobby Snyder as Georg Nowack, Lindsay Rich as Ilona Ritter, Sean Lynch-Littlejohn as Steven Kodaly, Ryan Folger as Arpad, Jimmy Spadola as Sipos, Rich Maloy as Mr. Maraczek, Patrick Horan as the maitre’d, and Tom Schopper as the waiter/Mr. Keller. The ensemble features Cheryl Bookstaver, Leslie Silverman, Adelaide Prekopa, Will Roper, Billy Brisley and Matt Cotton. “She Loves Me” is directed by Scott Hart with musical direction by Jack Bender and choreography by Roxanna Wagner.

Pictured left to right: Jenn Bedell as Amalia Balash and Bobby Snyder as Georg Nowack. [Photograph by Tom Schopper].

“The Foreigner” Auditions @ The Barn Theatre

The Barn Theatre in Montville, New Jersey continues its 92nd season by holding open auditions

The Foreigner
written by Larry Shue
directed by Joe Guardara 

WHEN: Sunday, November 10, 2019, at 6 pm and Monday, November 11, at 7 pm. Call backs (if needed) will be invite-only on Tuesday, November 12, at 7 pm.
WHERE: The Barn Theatre is located at 32 Skyland Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Route 287 (Exit 47).
For more information or directions, call 973-334-9320 ext. 5, or visit www.barntheatre.org

Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. All roles are available. Casting is open, and newcomers are especially welcomed. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the show. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org

Performance Dates: Friday, January 10-Saturday, February 1

The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by "Froggy" LeSueur, a British demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at a nearby army base. This time "Froggy" has brought along a friend, a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. So "Froggy," before departing, tells all assembled that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone the fun really begins, as Charlie overhears more than he should—the evil plans of a sinister, two-faced minister and his redneck associate; the fact that the minister's pretty fiancée is pregnant; and many other damaging revelations made with the thought that Charlie doesn't understand a word being said. That he does fuels the nonstop hilarity of the play and sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry for the "bad guys," and the "good guys" emerge triumphant.

Cast Requirements:

Charlie Baker - (30s-50s) Charlie is the "foreigner" of the play's title, an Englishman in his late- forties who comes to Georgia for a weekend visit with his friend, Staff Sergeant Froggy LeSueur. Initially, Charlie is extremely shy, dull, and morose as he worries about the apparently imminent death of his philandering wife. A proofreader for an English science fiction magazine, Charlie considers himself "boring" and wonders what it would be like to have a vibrant personality. At the beginning of the play, Charlie is so sad and shy that he doesn't want to speak to anyone. When Froggy introduces him as a "foreigner" who can't speak or understand English, however, Charlie gradually discovers his hidden potential. Overhearing the plot of the Reverend David and Owen Musser to buy Betty's lodge and turn it into a meeting place for the Ku Klux Klan, Charlie ultimately leads Betty, Catherine, and Ellard in a successful fight against these villains. In helping Betty thwart David and Owen's machinations, Charlie discovers leadership skills, love, and the vibrant personality he has always craved.

Reverend David Marshall Lee - (30s-50s) The Reverend David Marshall Lee is the fiance of Catherine and one of the main villains, along with Owen, in the play. Pretending to be concerned about Betty and her struggling business, David secretly attempts to gain control of her lodge so he can turn it into the Tilghman County headquarters for the Ku Klux Klan. David appears to be friendly, sincere, genuinely decent, kind, and patient, and he is quite canny in carrying out his devious plot. In Act II, however, Charlie's clever taunts subtly reveal David's basic meanness.

Staff Sergeant Froggy Lesueur - (30s-50s) Froggy is the ebullient demolition expert from the British Army who brings his friend, Charlie Baker, to Georgia for a three-day weekend. In his annual visits to the United States, Froggy has become good friends with Betty Meeks and is genuinely concerned about her welfare. When Charlie pleads for solitude during his brief stay, Froggy is caught between his loyalties to both Betty and Charlie; he hatches the plan to pass Charlie off as a "foreigner." Froggy's plan is for Betty to be charmed by the exotic visitor while Charlie gets his needed peace and quiet. In his late- forties, Froggy speaks in a Cockney dialect, is dressed in his army fatigues, and is extremely cheerful.

Betty Meeks - (50s or older) A widow, Betty Meeks is the owner and operator of the fishing lodge and resort in which the play takes place. Betty has always dreamed of traveling outside of Georgia and is quite thrilled with the prospect of having a "real, live foreigner" as her guest. Since the death of her husband, Betty has been struggling to keep her resort business alive, unaware of David and Owen's underhanded plot to gain control of it. Betty speaks with a strong Georgia accent. She talks to Charlie, "the foreigner," as if he were deaf, as if speaking louder and slower will facilitate Charlie's understanding.

Owen Musser - (30s-60s) The racist Owen Musser is a local Georgia man who serves as the henchman for the main villain, the Reverend David Lee. After being named the property inspector for Tilghman County, Georgia, Owen has the authority to condemn Betty's fishing lodge as structurally unsafe, which would force Betty to sell and enable David Lee to purchase the lodge with the money he gains from marrying Catherine. To call Owen "crude" is to indulge in understatement: he is mean-spirited, ignorant, volatile, and extremely prejudiced against anyone who doesn't fit his ideal of "Christian, white America.

Catherine Simms - (20s-40s) Catherine is staying with Betty at the lodge. She is engaged to the Reverend David Lee, unaware of his true, villainous character. A former debutante and the heiress of a huge fortune, Catherine is bored with life, restless, and unsure of what she wants. When she discovers in Charlie a man who is genuinely kind and really enjoys listening, she believes she has found her ideal romantic mate. Catherine is small in stature and pretty.

Ellard Simms - (Teens-early 30s) Ellard is Catherine's younger brother and an extremely insecure young man who is considered by others to be mentally defective. Shue describes him as "a lumpy, overgrown, backward youth, who spends much of his time kneading something tiny and invisible in front of his chest." Catherine has promised to give Ellard half of their very large inheritance if he shows any signs of mental and social competence. The villainous Reverend David Lee conspires to make Ellard appear stupid in order to maintain control over all of Catherine's money, but during the course of the play Ellard proves to have both moderate intelligence and considerable courage.

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" Opens at The Barn Theatre in Montville

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

WHEN: September 6, 8, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 8 pm, and September 7, 8, 15, and 22 at 2 pm.
WHERE: The Barn Theatre,Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Exit 47 from Route 287.
TICKETS: $20 (senior/student tickets are $18 at matinees only)
For more reservations, information or directions, call The Barn Theatre Box Office at (973) 334-9320, or visit The Barn Theatre on the web at www.barntheatre.org

Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning play serves up family drama with comic savagery. In addition to the Tony Award, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike also received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play, Drama League Award for Best Production of a Play, Drama Desk Award for Best Play, New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Production and the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Play.

Siblings Vanya and Sonia live out their days in an endless, bleak tableau in Bucks County, PA. All seems numbingly mundane until in sweeps hurricane Masha, their fading movie star sister with her shiny new boyfriend and a big announcement that will impact all their lives.

The cast of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike features Meg Foley of Bloomfield as Nina, Liza Harris of Flanders as Masha, Carla Kendall of Wayne as Cassandra, Penny Paul of Montclair as Sonia, Charles Grayson of Morristown as Vanya, and Jeff Hogan of Flanders as Spike.

IMAGE L-R: Jeff Hogan as Spike, Liza Harris as Masha, Carla Kendall as Cassandra, Charles Grayson as Vanya, Meg Foley as Nina and Penny Paul as Sonia [Photograph by Tom Schopper].

Auditions set for "She Loves Me" at the Barn Theatre

OPEN AUDITIONS:

SHE LOVES ME
written by Joe Masteroff
music by Jerry Bock
lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
directed by Scott Hart
musical direction by Jack Bender
choreography by Roxanna Wagner

WHEN: Sunday, September 8, at 7pm and Monday, September 9th, at 7pm. Call backs (if needed) on Saturday, September 14th, at 1pm.
WHERE: The Barn Theatre, 32 Skyland Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Route 287 (Exit 47).
For more information or directions, call 973-334-9320 ext. 5, or visit www.barntheatre.org

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 8th, 2019- November 30th 2019 (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and possible Thursdays)

Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. All roles are available. Casting is open, and newcomers are especially welcomed. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the show. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org.

She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance. Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and of all the twists and turns along the way!

Cast Requirements:

Arpad Laszlo: BARITONE. Delivery boy at Maraczek's Parfumerie. His exuberance is infectious and commitment to his job remarkable. He is ambitious and adorable. Must look late teens/early 20’s.

Ladislav Sipos: BARITONE. Not the brightest employee at Maraczek's Parfumerie. A confidant to Georg, he is an optimistic family man, stays out of trouble, just does what he’s told. Impish, cute, funny and huggable. looks 40’s+

Steven Kodaly: TENOR. A well respected and liked employee at Maraczek's Parfumerie. Though he is considered dapper and occasionally charming, he is more of a shallow womanizer. Must move well. Looks late 20’s - 40’s.

Mr. Maraczek: BARITONE. Owner of Maraczek's Parfumerie. With a commanding presence, his dedication to the trade is rivaled only by his faithfulness to his wife. Very likable, kind older man. Looks 60’s+

Georg Nowack: TENOR/BARITONE. An established employee of Maraczek's Parfumerie, he resembles a hopeless romantic. Shy, intelligent, and soft spoken. But a bit quirky, funny/silly. Someone you just fall in love with and want to pinch his cheeks. He is like the son Mr. Maraczek never had. Looks 20’s-40’s

Amalia Balash: SOPRANO. The eager new employee at Maraczek's Parfumerie. Despite being a skilled saleswoman, she easily becomes intimidated and nervous. Attractive, bright, and a lover of literature. Looks 20’-30’s (Please have last 16 bars of “Ice Cream” prepared & in your back pocket, if asked)

Ilona Ritter: MEZZO-SOPRANO, BELT. Employed at Maraczek's Parfumerie. She is sexy and learned in the ways of romance, but longing for something more from the game of love. Perhaps not the “brightest bulb” in the shop, but sexy and sweet. MUST move very well. Looks 20’s-30’s

Waiter: TENOR. An eccentric, flamboyant and over-the-top zealous waiter insistent on creating a romantic atmosphere. Looking for someone who is comedic, great timing and facial expressions, but can show a tender/serious side. Must also be a convincible “female” shopper in act 1 “music box” scene. Age open.

Busboy: (Ensemble) NON-SINGING ROLE. Clumsy at his job he makes the waiter’s life a nightmare. Must move well.

Mr. Keller: (Ensemble) NON-SINGING ROLE. A highly secretive Private investigator. Must move well.

Shoppers, Café Visitors, Carolers: ALL VOICE PARTS NEEDED. seeking 2-3 men, 2-3 women. ALL must move well. Looking for “Tango” type dancing with one couple able to do “lifts”. All types and ages open.

Open auditions for "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" at the Barn Theatre

AUDITIONS:

The Barn Theatre in Montville, New Jersey continues its 92nd Season by holding open auditions for its upcoming production

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
by Christopher Durang
directed by Lauri MacMillan

WHEN: Monday, June 17, 2019, at 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM. Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time.
WHERE: The Barn Theatre is located at the end of Skyline Drive in Montville (For directions to the theatre, please see http://www.barntheatre.org/directions.asp)

Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning play serves up family drama with comic savagery. In addition to the Tony Award, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike also received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play, Drama League Award for Best Production of a Play, Drama Desk Award for Best Play, New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Production and the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Play. Siblings Vanya and Sonia live out their days in an endless, bleak tableau in Bucks County, PA. All seems numbingly mundane until in sweeps hurricane Masha, their fading movie star sister with her shiny new boyfriend and a big announcement that will impact all their lives.

CAST REQUIREMENTS:  All roles are available and casting is open; newcomers are especially welcome! Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org

Vanya: Male, 55-60 All Ethnicities
Lives with his adopted sister Sonia at their family home, basically resigned to the way his life has turned out. Dour but highly intelligent, dry and sardonic, he plays peacemaker between his two sisters Sonia and Masha. Actor must possess strong comedic and language skills as well as excellent timing.

Sonia: Female, 50-55 All Ethnicities
Vanya’s discontented adopted sister who longs for a life not lived. Volatile and emotional, she is full of regret and jealous of Masha’s wild and glamorous life. Actress must possess strong comedic and language skills as well as a wide emotional range. Must do a convincing impersonation of Maggie Smith.

Masha: Female, 50-55 All Ethnicities
Vanya and Sonia’s sister who became a glamorous and successful movie star. More than a bit of a diva but also charming and funny. Highly competitive and very insecure about aging and losing her allure.

Spike: Male, 20-29 All Ethnicities
Masha’s new boyfriend. An aspiring actor. Very physically fit. Must be comfortable on stage in underwear only. Self-obsessed, but can be friendly and charming. Seeking a strong comedic actor who is good at physical comedy.

Nina: Female, 17-25 All Ethnicities
A lovely, sincere, would-be young actress visiting her aunt and uncle, who live next door to Vanya and Sonia. Starstruck and just a bit naïve.

Cassandra: Any Gender, 30-55 All Ethnicities
Housekeeper and soothsayer, frequently bursts into prophecy, sounding like Greek tragedy, but always with a contemporary edge. Smart, biting wit. Must possess very strong comedic and verbal skills.

Performance Dates: September 6, 14, 20, 21 ,27 & 28 at 8pm and September 7, 8, 15, & 22 at 2pm.  Also Potential Benefit Performances September 13, 19, & 26 at 8pm

IMPORTANT: Rehearsals will begin almost immediately. Please be prepared with your calendar and out-dates at your audition. The rehearsal schedule will be generated based upon availability.

GUEST Review: Three Cheers for “1776” at the Barn Theatre in Montville

Reviewed by Rick Busciglio May 19, 2019

A longtime resident of Parsippany, Sherman Edwards, was a composer, lyricist, musician, and schoolteacher. As a composer he wrote the scores for several Elvis Presley movies. as a composer and musician he worked with such bandleaders as Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Louis Armstrong. Today, Edwards, who died at only 61 in 1981, is best remembered for the one musical for which he wrote both the music and lyrics, 1776.”The playwright was Peter Stone. 1776 opened on Broadway in 1969 winning the Tony for “Best Musical.” The film version was released in 1972.

Now, just a few miles from where his former North Beverwyck Road home was located, 1776 is being impressively staged at the Barn Theatre in Montville. This is a robust, slightly bawdy, highly entertaining production that might more accurately been titled “The Birth of a Nation.” The plot, of course, centers on John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress seated in Philadelphia to vote for independence from Great Britain and sign the Declaration of Independence thus establishing the new nation, “The United States of America.”

Director Roseann Ruggiero has assembled an outstanding cast of 24 men and two women, led by Joe Elefante with a star turn as John Adams. Michael Foley is superb as Benjamin Franklin. He nicely displays his dual passion for liberty and female companionship (randy…a better word?), Jeffrey Dopson has fun as the spirited Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, Brian Eller is excellent as John Dickinson, the strong advocate for loyalty to the British Empire and the preservation of slavery in the southern colonies, Brad Bebout is fine as the great Boston patriot and president of the Congress, John Hancock. The two fine voiced ladies are Adelaide Prekopa as Martha Jefferson and D’Angelique Dopson as Abigail Adams.

If you have never seen a version of the play, we should note that it is not a Disney sanitized portrayal of the Founding Fathers. These are not “sanctimonious orators prone to dramatic proclamations of the glories of democracy.” You will be surprised by the humor, mild profanity and outright bawdiness in some of the scenes. For instance, Thomas Jefferson tells John Adams and Benjamin Franklin that he has writer's block and can't come up with anything for the Declaration of Independence because he "burns" for his wife, whom he has not seen in six months. Adams expresses similar yearnings, and Franklin then makes a joke about how at his age it's best to stick to writing because "the pen is mightier than the sword." New Jersey is prominent, particularly when a letter to the Continental Congress from George Washington reports on the general drunkenness of militia in New Jersey, and how their demand for prostitutes is greater than the supply of prostitutes in New Jersey, and that many have contracted venereal disease.
The play contains 13 musical numbers, with “Sit Down, John” (Adams and Congress); “Till Then” (Adams and Abigail); “But, Mr. Adams” (Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Sherman and Livingston) and “Is Anybody There?” (Adams and Thomson)  particular standouts.

The balance of the cast of 1776 features: the imposing Tim Daniels as Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Barca as George Read, Roy Bogert as Andrew McNair, Jim Coakley as Col. Thomas McKean, Michael Daly as Leather Apron, Don Flynn as Dr. Lyman Hall, Michael Foster as Lewis Morris, Ronan Green as The Courier, Jim Hammill as Stephen Hopkins, Cory Herbert as Robert Livingston, Clinton L. Scott as James Wilson, Adam Mahonchak as Dr. Josiah Bartlett, Dave McDonald as Caesar Rodney, Donald Pauselius as Joseph Hewes, Lawrence Sanders as Rev. John Witherspoon of New Jersey, Robert Scarpone as Samuel Chase, Gabe Weiss as Edward Rutledge, Larry Wilbur as Rodger Sherman and Jared Zak as Charles Thompson.

Director Roseann Ruggiero’s support team includes; Music Director Tracy Lee Witko, Producer Geraldine Baillod and Carla Kendall, Stage Manager  Susan Hagen, Set Design Greg Moran, Set Decor Anette Angelini and Camille DiLorenzo, Scenic Artist Anette Angelini, Lighting Design Cheryl Wilbur ,Sound Design Larry Wilbur,

Props Camille DiLorenzo, Costumes Janice Schopper, Make-Up / Hair Pearl Hart,
Wig Consultant Natacha Moreno and Make-Up / Hair Christine Morgan

The principal take-away from this rousing depiction of the decision to revolt is that nothing has changed....even then our leaders were all too human. They were just as divided, just as prone to good and evil, just as irrational of temper as the politicians of today.Three cheers for cast and crew.

The remaining performances are on May, 25, 31 June 1, 7, & 8 at 8pm and May, 26 & June 2 at 2 pm. Tickets are $25 (senior/student tickets are $23 on matinees only).

Image: L to R; Joe Elefante as John Adams, Tim Daniels as Thomas Jefferson, Michael Foley as Benjamin Franklin, Cory Herbert as Robert Livingston & Larry Wilbur as Rodger Sherman [Photograph by Tom Schopper]

The Barn Theatre is holding auditions for One Act Festival

AUDITIONS:

The Barn Theatre in Montville, New Jersey, is holding open auditions for its upcoming

One-Act Festival

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 10:00am - 12:00pm Sunday, May 19, 2019, at 6:30pm - 9:30pm. Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time.
WHERE: The Barn Theatre is located at 32  Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Route 287 (Exit 47).
For more information or directions, call 973-334-9320 ext. 5, or visit www.barntheatre.org

Auditions are open to all ages/types, and ethnicities. Newcomers are especially welcomed. No previous acting experience is required, although extremely helpful.

All roles are available. Casting is open, and newcomers are especially welcomed. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org

PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, June 14, 2019 at 8pm Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 8pm Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 2pm

SHOW DESCRIPTIONS: 

One Night Fran
Written by Adam Szudrich
A comedy about three women seeing the same things through very different eyes.

• Rachel:  20's, fake tan, perfect hair, ready for the red carpet
• Holly:     30's hippie chic maxi dress, necklaces, bangles, a cotton bag slung over her shoulder
• Marie:    40's, prim, proper, dressed conservatively in a button up blouse, but showing her great legs

Romance 101
Written by Brianna Keller
When Travis joins the Romance Readers Book Club, he learns that all really is fair in love and war.

• TRAVIS: Late teens/early 20s. Any race. Boyish and slightly socially awkward.
• SALLY: Late teens/early 20s. Any race. Shy, but smart. A hopeless romantic.
• PATTI: 50s to 60s. Any race. Sally's aunt. Pushy and a natural leader.
• GLADYS: 70s. Any race. Outspoken and unapologetic. Also prone to spontaneous naps.
• MEREDITH: 30s. Any race. Aspiring romance novelist and newly engaged.

The Late Gordon Kaplan
Written by Robin Anne Joseph
A humorous and poignant play that shines a light on life, death, and how we navigate our relationships along the way.

• Rabbi:  50’s or older, male or female, rabbi of local synagogue
• Norma:  Late 60’s or so, grieving widow
• Dina: 30-something, a young mother and Norma’s daughter

The Wonder of You
Written by Bara Swain
A chance encounter between two lost strangers on the corner of Magnolia and Pine in Chamblee, Georgia helps them find their way.

• GIRL:  18; recent high school graduate. Animated, candid and charming.
• MAN:  Late 30s; casually dressed. Shy, gentle, a good listener

Date With Death
Written By Steven Hayet
Dating is hell, and Angela finds an interesting way to deal with the awkwardness of turning someone down.

• KAREN – female, adult
• ANGELA- female, adult
• DAVID-    male, adult

Here There Be Pirates
Written by James McLindon
A young corporate raider and his father learn to work together in the family business.

• Son: A polished but insecure corporate raider, 20s.
• CEO: Any gender, any race or ethnicity, 40-70.
• Pirate:  A swashbuckling buccaneer, son’s father.

MacLear
Written by Oded Gross
Just because you're destined for something, doesn't mean you don't have to act.

• John - (45-65, Male, Any Race) - An actor, Jane's husband
• Jane - (35-50, Female, Any Race)- An actress, John's wife
  

Open auditions for "1776" at the Barn Theatre

OPEN AUDITION NOTICE:

1776
directed by Roseanne Ruggiero

WHEN: Sunday, February 24th, 2pm to 6pm and on Monday, February 25th, from 7pm to 10 pm.
WHERE: Barn Theatre is located at the end of Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ.  For directions to the theatre, please see http://www.barntheatre.org/directions.asp

Performance Dates: May 17, 25, 31, June 1 ,7 & 8 at 8pm and May 18, 19, 26, June 2 at 2pm. Also Potential Benefit Performances May 23, 24, 30 & June 6 at 8pm

Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. All roles are available and casting is open; newcomers are especially welcomed! Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org

IMPORTANT: You will be asked to list ALL potential conflict dates AT THE TIME of your audition (not after casting as the director reserves the right to replace anyone who develops too many conflicts AFTER casting). Please be prepared with your calendar and out-dates, as a rehearsal schedule will be generated based upon availability of staff and cast.

It's the summer of 1776, and a fledgling nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

CAST BREAKDOWN:

John Adams (40s) force behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence… pushes hard and antagonizes almost everyone in Congress…“obnoxious and disliked” but committed to independence. Vocal Range: Baritone, C to F#.

Benjamin Franklin (70s) witty and playful and insightful, tends to be somewhat of a leveling influence in Congress…quick to quip but acutely analytical. Vocal Range: Ab to Eb  - Must Waltz well.

John Dickinson (40s) theatrical bursts of energy…stylish man of property, enjoys the good life… fiercely articulate champion and proponent of his class. Vocal Range: Bari-tenor A to E.

Thomas Jefferson (30s) very tall, soft-spoken, contemplative and seemingly shy… quiet exterior masks an incisive mind. Vocal Range: Baritone, C to G

Edward Rutledge (25-35) handsome and charming with an aristocratic grace cloaking a barely concealed force and fury. Vocal Range: C to A.

Richard Henry Lee (35-45) Virginia aristocrat…ambling, enthusiastic and gregarious buffoon, full of energy and charm almost to the point of being overbearing. Vocal Range: Baritone, Bb to G (or Ab).

Abigail Adams (30-40) warm with gentle understanding…dignified and resolute… intelligent with a sense of humor… inner serenity contrasting to John’s aggressiveness…anchor to their relationship. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano, Db to F

Martha Jefferson (20-30) The young and beautiful wife of Thomas Jefferson, Martha adores her husband and is a true charmer. Vocal Range: Mezzo/Soprano -  Must waltz

John Hancock (40+) caustic when irritated, intelligent but bored with the daily affairs of Congress. Vocal Range: Bari-tenor.

Robert Livingston (30+): A New York delegate, Robert Livingston is a member of the committee assigned to write the Declaration. Vocal Range: Tenor

Roger Sherman (40+): A Connecticut delegate, Roger Sherman sides in favor of independence and is on the committee to write the Declaration. Vocal Range: Tenor

Courier (15-25): A young messenger for Congress. Vocal Range: Tenor

Dr. Josiah Bartlett (30+): A New Hampshire delegate, Dr. Josiah Bartlett sides in favor of independence.

Stephen Hopkins (50+): A Rhode Island delegate, Stephen Hopkins is given to indulgence in alcoholic beverages.

Lewis Morris (35+): A New York delegate, Lewis Morris abstains from the original vote.

Reverend John Witherspoon (35+): A New Jersey delegate, the Reverend John Witherspoon, argues for, and wins, the inclusion of the Supreme Being in the Declaration.

James Wilson (30+): A Pennsylvania delegate, James Wilson casts the final vote to approve the Declaration, not because of his own belief in the cause, but because he does not want to be remembered in history as “the man who prevented American independence.”

Caesar Rodney (50+): A Delaware delegate, Caesar Rodney works hard for independence, despite the fact that he is suffering from skin cancer.

Colonel Thomas McKean (45+): A Delaware delegate, Colonel Thomas McKean is Scottish and very vocal. Good Scottish accent is a MUST.

George Read (35+): A Delaware delegate, George Read is opposed to independence and sides with Dickinson.

Samuel Chase (35+): A Maryland delegate, Samuel Chase always seems to be eating and is portly. He initially sides with Dickinson.

Joseph Hewes (30+): A North Carolina delegate, Joseph Hewes sides with Rutledge on the slavery issue, demanding the Declaration allow slavery.

Dr. Lyman Hall (35+): A Georgia delegate, Dr. Lyman Hall initially sides with Dickinson.

Charles Thompson (35+): The secretary of the Congress.

Andrew McNair (50+): The custodian and bell-ringer.

A Leather Apron (12+): A leather worker.

A Painter (25+): An artist who paints Benjamin Franklin’s portrait. (may be doubled with Witherspoon).

Call for original one act play submissions by Barn Theatre

Solstice Showcase One Act Festival

ATTENTION PLAYWRIGHTS, DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS:

We are seeking original one-act plays for our upcoming festival. The event showcases new works of aspiring writers from the NJ/NY area and beyond, as well as directors and designers.

WHEN: June 14th – 16th

Deadline for Submissions: February 28, 2019.

Please e-mail: oneacts@barntheatre.org with your submissions or for additional information.

"Doubt" opens at the Barn Theatre

DOUBT

WHEN: January 11, 19, 24, 25 and February 1 & 2 at 8pm and January 12, 13, 20, & 27 at 2 pm.
WHERE: The Barn Theatre, on Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Exit 47 from Route 287. For more reservations, information or directions, call The Barn Theatre Box Office at (973) 334-9320, or visit The Barn Theatre on the web at www.barntheatre.org
TICKETS: $20 (senior/student tickets are $18 on matinees only)

In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius (a Bronx school principal) takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students.

The cast of Doubt features: Carla Kendal of Wayne NJ as Sister Aloysius, Kathleen Mallon of Kinnelon NJ as Sister James, Greg Allen of Hawthorne NJ as Father Flynn and Leslie Silverman of Milford NJ as Mrs. Muller.

IMAGE: L to R:  Greg Allen, Carla Kendall, Kathleen Mallon, and Leslie Silverman [Photograph by Tom Schopper]

Auditions for "A Comedy of Tenors" at the Barn Theatre

AUDITIONS:

A Comedy of Tenors
written by Ken Ludwig
directed by Todd Mills

WHEN: Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Monday, January 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM (by invitation only)
WHERE: The Barn Theatre located at the end of Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ.  For directions to the theatre, please see http://www.barntheatre.org/directions.asp

Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. All roles are available. Casting is open, and newcomers are especially welcomed. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org

The Barn does not charge a participation fee.

***IMPORTANT: You will be asked to list ALL potential conflict dates AT THE TIME of your audition, (NOT after casting). Please be prepared with your calendar and out-dates, as a rehearsal schedule will be generated based upon availability of staff and cast.

The Barn is an all-volunteer organization, we are unable to provide housing or offer remuneration.

Synopsis:

It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century – as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep can keep the amorous Italian opera star and his hot-blooded wife from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, blissful romance and madcap delight!

Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Performance Dates: March 15 – April 6; Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays; benefit performance Thursday, April 4.

CAST REQUIREMENTS

• Saunders: Male, 55-59
  Male, late 50s, any ethnicity. High-strung American producer; he's had success but worked very hard for it and it shows.
• Max: Male, 30-39
  Male, 30s, any ethnicity. Rising American opera singer and former assistant to Saunders; smart, level-headed, and quick with a joke; should also sing well.
• Maria: Female, 50-54
  Female, early 50s, Italian. Stunning wife to one of Italy's most famous opera singers; big personality,explosive temper. Italian accent.
  Tito/Beppo: Male, 50-59
  Male, 50s, Italian. Tito is one of Italy's most famous opera singers; regal in appearance, fiery in nature; has a bit of a diva complex and is a horribly jealous person. Italian accent. The same actor plays Beppo, a bellhop—joyous and full of life, as down to earth as Tito is regal. Strong tenor.
• Mimi: Female, 20-29
  Female, 20s, Italian-American. Bright-eyed star hoping to be discovered; she is the daughter of Tito and Maria and, while they still think of her as their little girl, she is definitely coming into her own. American accent.
• Carlo: Male, 20-29
  Male, 20s, Italian. Dashing, young opera impresario who is in love with Mimi but seen as a threat to her father's career; speaks English very well. No detectable Italian accent and must be a strong tenor.
• Racon: Female, 45-49
  Female, late 40s, Russian. Famous Russian opera singer, former lover to Tito, a very intense and passionate woman. Russian accent; must also sing well.

BARN THEATRE TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR “DOUBT”

The Barn Theatre in Montville, New Jersey, is holding auditions for its upcoming production:

Doubt
directed by Rob Nissen

WHEN: Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Monday, November 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 
WHERE: The Barn Theatre is located at 32  Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Route 287 (Exit 47).
For more information or directions, call 973-334-9320 ext. 5, or visit www.barntheatre.org
PERFORMANCE DATES: January 11 thru February 2, 2019 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays).

In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students

CAST REQUIREMENTS: 

• Sister Aloysius Beauvier, (F, 50’s – 60’s): The head nun and principal of St Nicholas Parish and School in the Bronx.  Stern, rigid, and driven by a high sense of moral duty.  She is also suspicious and cynical and has no tolerance  for weakness.
• Father Flynn, (M, 30’s – 40’s): From a working class background, articulate and personable, a Catholic priest at St. Nicholas. He is progressive and friendly—he prides himself on being approachable and amiable with the students at the parish.
• Sister James, (F, 20’s - 30’s): A member of the Sisters of Charity in the Bronx and a new teacher at St. Nicholas.  Young and idealistic she is passionate about teaching. Caught between duty and conflict between Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn.
• Mrs. Muller, (F, African-American, 30’s – 40’s): An African-American woman, working class, the mother of Donald Muller, a new student at St. Nicholas and its first African American student. She’s a realist; weary and wary of the world.

Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. All roles are available. Casting is open, and newcomers are especially welcome.

Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org .

“The Dining Room" Opens at The Barn Theatre in Montville

THE DINING ROOM

WHEN: September 7, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 8pm and September 8, 9, 16, & 23 at 2 pm.
WHERE: The Barn Theatre is located on Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Exit 47 from Route 287.
TICKETS: $20 (senior/student tickets are $18 on matinees only)
For more reservations, information or directions, call The Barn Theatre Box Office at (973) 334-9320, or visit The Barn Theatre on the web at www.barntheatre.org

Set in a single dining room, six actors perform 18 overlapping scenes from different households. Each scene focuses around a different family during different time periods. At its heart, it tells the story of the dying culture of upper-middle class Americans who over time have focused less on tradition and more on family progress.

The cast of The Dining Room features Dale Monroe Jr, Bridget Burke Weiss, Patrick McAndrew, Natalie LaSpisa, Roxanne Wagner & Craig Zimmerman all as Ensemble.

Above: L to R :Dale Monroe Jr, Bridget Burke Weiss, Patrick McAndrew, Natalie LaSpisa, Roxanne Wagner & Craig Zimmerman. Photo Tom Schopper

Auditions for "Urinetown" at the Barn Theatre

URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL
book by Greg Kotis
music by Mark Hollmann
lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis
directed by Alan Van Antwerp
musical directed by Jack Bender
choreographed by Megan Ferentinos.

WHEN: Sunday, September 9, 2018, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm and Tuesday, September 11, 2018, from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. 
WHERE: The Barn Theatre located at the end of Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ.  For directions to the theatre, please see http://www.barntheatre.org/directions.asp

Preparations: 

• Please prepare a short song,  and bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.  Director and musical director may not need to hear the entire song.   Please come prepared to learn a short dance routine.
• Headshots and resumes are not required but gladly received. 
• Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. All roles are available. Casting is open, and newcomers are especially welcomed. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org
• The Barn does not charge a participation fee.

IMPORTANT: You will be asked to list ALL potential conflict dates AT THE TIME of your audition, (NOT after casting). Please be prepared with your calendar and out-dates, as a rehearsal schedule will be generated based upon availability of staff and cast.

The Barn is an all-volunteer organization, we are unable to provide housing or offer remuneration.

Synopsis:

Set in the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of paid public toilets (owned and operated by a single megalomaniac company). The poor stage a revolt, led by a brave young hero, fighting tooth and nail for the freedom they all pray for. A brilliant musical satire modeled off the plays of Weill and Brecht, Urinetown is a wickedly funny, fast-paced, and surprisingly intelligent comedic romp.

Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Performance dates:
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8pm
Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 2pm
Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 2pm

Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 8 pm (Potential Benefit Performance)
Friday, November 16, 2018 at 8pm (Potential Benefit Performance)
Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 8pm
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 2pm
Friday, November 23, 2018 at 8pm
Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 8pm
Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 2pm
Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 8pm (Potential Benefit Performance)
Friday, November 30, 2018 at 8pm
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8pm

CAST REQUIREMENTS:

• Officer Lockstock
  The tongue-in-cheek narrator of our story, he is a corrupt policeman who secretly kills off the guilty offenders. Bold, brash, and larger than life in many ways.
  Gender: Male
  Age: 35 to 55
  Vocal range top: A4
  Vocal range bottom: A2
• Penelope Pennywise
  The tough, jaded warden of the poorest, filthiest town urinal. She is Cladwell's one-time lover and mother to Hope who eventually softens her temper.
  Gender: Female
  Age: 30 to 45
  Vocal range top: C6
  Vocal range bottom: A3
• Bobby Strong
  The dashing, rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest, filthiest town urinal. He becomes an unsuspecting protagonist and romantic hero when he starts a revolution and falls in love with Hope Cladwell.
  Gender: Male
  Age: 20 to 35
  Vocal range top: C5
  Vocal range bottom: A2
• Little Sally
  A precocious and irreverent street urchin. She serves as a quasi-narrator who often questions Lockstock and the play's logic.
  Gender: Female
  Age: 20 to 30
  Vocal range top: E5
  Vocal range bottom: A3
• Dr. Billeaux
  Head of Research and Development at UGC. Optional Doubling as TINY TOM.
  Gender: Male
  Age: 20 to 50
  Vocal range top: A3
  Vocal range bottom: E3
• Mr. Mcqueen
  Cladwell's sycophantic lackey. A servile assistant.
  Gender: Male
  Age: 20 to 45
  Vocal range top: E4
  Vocal range bottom: B2
• Senator Fipp
  A greedy politician in Cladwell's pocket. A bumbling coward.
  Gender: Male
  Age: 40 to 55
  Vocal range top: F4
  Vocal range bottom: C#3
• Officer Barrel
  Lockstock's patrol partner. A thuggish and aggressive policeman.
  Gender: Male
  Age: 30 to 50
  Vocal range top: F4
  Vocal range bottom: G2
• Hope Cladwell
  Cladwell's ravishingly beautiful daughter, torn between her father and her new love for Bobby. She begins as an innocent, naive angel but becomes vengeful and determined after being exposed to her father's evil.
  Gender: Female
  Age: 20 to 30
  Vocal range top: A5
  Vocal range bottom: A3
• Joseph "old Man" Strong
  Bobby's rebellious father. His refusal to pay the fee sends him to Urinetown, ultimately launching the revolution. Optional Doubling as HOT BLADES HARRY.
  Gender: Male
  Age: 40 to 65
• Tiny Tom
  One of the Poor, he is an idiotic man-child. Optional Doubling as
  R. BILLEAUX.
  Gender: Male
  Age: 30 to 50
  Vocal range top: A3
  Vocal range bottom: D3
• Soupy Sue
  One of the Poor, she is excitable and easily panicked. Optional Doubling
  as CALDWELL'S SECRETARY.
  Gender: Female
  Age: 25 to 40
  Vocal range top: B4
  Vocal range bottom: Bb3
• Little Becky Two-shoes
  One of the Poor. She is foul-mouthed, impulsive, and accusatory. Optional Doubling as MRS. MILLENIUM.
  Gender: Female
  Age: 20 to 40
  Vocal range top: F5
  Vocal range bottom: Bb3
• Caldwell B. Cladwell
  The evil president and owner of the Urine Good Company. He is a miserly money-grubber who gleefully exploits the poor.
  Gender: Male
  Age: 50 to 65
  Vocal range top: G4
  Vocal range bottom: A2
• Josephine "ma" Strong
  Bobby's mother and Joseph's wife. A strong-willed woman with a bite, able to withstand the hard hand life has dealt her. Optional Doubling as OLD WOMAN.
  Gender: Female
  Age: 55 to 65
  Vocal range top: D5
  Vocal range bottom: Bb3
• Hot Blades Harry
  One of the Poor, he is a psychopathic and can become a violent loose cannon. Optional Doubling as JOSEPH "OLD MAN" STRONG.
  Gender: Male
  Age: 45 to 60
  Vocal range top: F4
  Vocal range bottom: A2

THE BARN THEATRE TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR “URINETOWN”

WHEN: Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 7:30pm - 10:30pm
WHERE: The Barn Theatre, 32 Skyline Drive, Montville
www.barntheatre.org

Set in the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of paid public toilets (owned and operated by a single megalomaniac company). The poor stage a revolt, led by a brave young hero, fighting tooth and nail for the freedom they all pray for. A brilliant musical satire modeled off the plays of Weill and Brecht, Urinetown is a wickedly funny, fast-paced, and surprisingly intelligent comedic romp.

Please prepare a short song, and bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. Director and musical director may not need to hear the entire song.

CAST BREAKDOWN

• Officer Lockstock: The tongue-in-cheek narrator of our story, he is a corrupt policeman who secretly kills off the guilty offenders. Bold, brash, and larger than life in many ways. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 55 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: A2
• Penelope Pennywise: The tough, jaded warden of the poorest, filthiest town urinal. She is Cladwell's one-time lover and mother to Hope who eventually softens her temper. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: C6 Vocal range bottom: A3
• Bobby Strong: The dashing, rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest, filthiest town urinal. He becomes an unsuspecting protagonist and romantic hero when he starts a revolution and falls in love with Hope Cladwell. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 35 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: A2
• Little Sally: A precocious and irreverent street urchin. She serves as a quasi-narrator who often questions Lockstock and the play's logic. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3
• Dr. Billeaux: Head of Research and Development at UGC. Optional Doubling as TINY TOM. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 50 Vocal range top: A3
  Vocal range bottom: E3
• Mr. Mcqueen: Cladwell's sycophantic lackey. A servile assistant. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 45 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: B2
• Senator Fipp: A greedy politician in Cladwell's pocket. A bumbling coward. Gender: Male Age: 40 to 55 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C#3
• Officer Barrel: Lockstock's patrol partner. A thuggish and aggressive policeman. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: G2
• Hope Cladwell: Cladwell's ravishingly beautiful daughter, torn between her father and her new love for Bobby. She begins as an innocent, naive angel but becomes vengeful and determined after being exposed to her father's evil. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
• Joseph "Old Man" Strong: Bobby's rebellious father. His refusal to pay the fee sends him to Urinetown, ultimately launching the revolution. Optional Doubling as HOT BLADES HARRY. Gender: Male Age: 40 to 65
• Tiny Tom: One of the Poor, he is an idiotic man-child. Optional Doubling as DR. BILLEAUX. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: A3 Vocal range bottom: D3
• Soupy Sue: One of the Poor, she is excitable and easily panicked. Optional Doubling as CALDWELL'S SECRETARY. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 40 Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
• Little Becky Two-shoes: One of the Poor. She is foul-mouthed, impulsive, and accusatory. Optional Doubling as MRS. MILLENIUM. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
• Caldwell B. Cladwell: The evil president and owner of the Urine Good Company. He is a miserly money-grubber who gleefully exploits the poor. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 65 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
• Josephine "Ma" Strong: Bobby's mother and Joseph's wife. A strong-willed woman with a bite, able to withstand the hard hand life has dealt her. Optional Doubling as OLD WOMAN. Gender: Female Age: 55 to 65 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
• Hot Blades Harry: One of the Poor, he is a psychopathic and can become a violent loose cannon. Optional Doubling as JOSEPH "OLD MAN" STRONG. Gender: Male Age: 45 to 60 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2

Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. All roles are available. Casting is open, and newcomers are especially welcomed. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org

The Barn does not charge a participation fee.

***IMPORTANT: You will be asked to list ALL potential conflict dates AT THE TIME of your audition, (NOT after casting). Please be prepared with your calendar and out-dates, as a rehearsal schedule will be generated based upon availability of staff and cast.

The Barn is an all-volunteer organization, we are unable to provide housing or offer remuneration.

THIS SUMMER, RETURN TO THE ROARING ‘20’S AS ASPIRE PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY PRESENTS THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

WHEN: Friday, July 20, at 8:00pm, Saturday, July 21, at 3:00pm and 8:00pm, and Sunday, July 22, at 3:00pm
WHERE: Barn Theatre, located at 32 Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ.
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For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.aspirepac.com or contact Aspire PAC at 201-220-4933 or aspirepac@gmail.com.

The Senior Performing Ensemble (34 young performers from Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic and Middlesex counties, ages 11-18) of Aspire Performing Arts Company is taking it back to the 1920’s jazz era with its upcoming production of the Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie was the 2002 season's most awarded new show on Broadway. Set in the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when "moderns"—including a young flapper named Millie Dillmount—were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, and rewriting the rules of love. This high-spirited musical romp is a delightful valentine to the long-standing spirit of New York City and the people who seek to discover themselves there.

Aspire PAC’s production of Thoroughly Modern Millie is directed by Aspire PAC Artistic Director Lisa Beth Vettoso and features musical direction by Charles Linnell and choreography by Jaimie Michelle Bass. Cheryl Wilbur serves as Production Manager and Robert Scharf is the Stage Manager. 

Aspire Performing Arts Company was formed in January 2011 by Lisa Beth Vettoso and represents the culmination of her 20+ years of experience in the performing arts. Aspire’s mission is to provide educational workshops and production opportunities for children and teens, offering a professional arts experience in a friendly atmosphere.

Aspire has earned a strong reputation in the Wayne, NJ area for its high-quality theatrical productions and professional arts experiences for local youth. In 2016 and 2017, Aspire received three New Jersey Association of Community Theaters (NJACT) Award nominations for its productions of The Drowsy Chaperone, The Wedding Singer, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Also in 2017, Aspire was nominated for 21 National Youth Arts Awards, winning four.

For more information on Aspire Performing Arts Company, please visit www.aspirepac.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aspirepac

All production rights are granted by Music Theatre International.

BARN THEATRE TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR A.R. GURNEY DRAMATIC COMEDY

THE DINING ROOM
by A.R. Gurney
directed by Omar Kozarsky

WHEN: Sunday and Monday, July 8th and 9th from 7 to 10 pm. Callback date July 10th. (by invitation)
WHERE: The Barn is located at the end of Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ.  For directions to the theatre, please see http://www.barntheatre.org/directions.asp

Set in a single dining room, six actors perform 18 overlapping scenes from different households. Each scene focuses around a different family during different time periods. At its heart, it tells the story of the dying culture of upper-middle class Americans who over time have focused less on tradition and more on family progress.

CAST REQUIREMENTS: 3 Males, 3 Females.

• All ethnicities encouraged to audition.
• The actors must be able to portray a wide variety of characters, from little boys to stern grandfathers, and from giggling teenage girls to Irish housemaids.
• Scenes run the gamut from a father lecturing his son on grammar and politics; a boy returning from boarding school to discover his mother's infidelity; a senile grandmother doesn't recognize her own sons at Thanksgiving dinner; a daughter, her marriage a shambles, pleads futilely to return home, and other subjects.

Sides from the script will be made available at the audition. All roles available. Casting is open to all adults of any age. Ethnicities, races, and newcomers are especially welcomed.

Performance Dates: Sept. 7,15,21,22,28,29 at 8pm and Sept. 8,9,16,23 at 2pm

Actors are asked to arrive to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. All roles are available and casting is open; newcomers are especially welcomed! Crew and other volunteers are also needed for the event. If interested, please contact info@barntheatre.org

***IMPORTANT: You will be asked to list ALL potential conflict dates AT THE TIME of your audition (not after casting as the director reserves the right to replace anyone who develops too many conflicts AFTER casting). Please be prepared with your calendar and out-dates, as a rehearsal schedule will be generated based upon availability of staff and cast.