PITTSFIELD PLAYERS | AUDITIONS
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The Spitfire Grill
Director: Jeannie Saint
Assistant Director: Emm Close
Music Director: Ellie Gallo
Show Dates | November 6,7,13,14 at 7:30PM
& November 8 at 2:00PM
Audition Dates | August 2nd at 5PM & August 3rd at 7PM
Callbacks | August 6th at 7PM
Location | The Scenic Theatre - Pittsfield, NH
Synopsis:
A troubled young parolee yearning for a fresh start follows her dreams to Wisconsin, based on a page from an old travel book, only to find a small town with a gritty heart aching with longing and regret. Unexpectedly discovering the healing power of community while working at the Spitfire Grill, Percy reawakens the entire town’s capacity for rebirth, forgiveness and hope. Set to a melodic folk-inspired score, The Spitfire Grill is a joyous celebration of human kindness.
Characters:
PERCY TALBOTT – Early 20s. Pretty, if a bit rough-edged, her face declares the strength of her youth and a sadness beyond her years. Her accent has a southern Appalachian cadence. Strong folk/country belt to D, some head voice required.
HANNAH FERGUSON – About 70. A tough-skinned and flinty old bird with a short, no-nonsense manner bordering on the bitter. Mezzo/alto chest range.
SHELBY THORPE – Mid-30s. A plain, soft-faced creature with a shy, almost ethereal manner. Shimmering folk soprano with strong high belt to D.
CALEB THORPE – Early 40s. Out-of-work foreman of the stone quarry. Frustrated working man clinging to the past. Solid folk/rock voice with an edge (Top G).
SHERIFF JOE SUTTER – Mid-late 20s. A young small-town policeman with an appealing intensity and a restless nature. Strong folk tenor to a G (touches an A).
EFFY KRAYNECK – 50s. Postmistress and busybody, a woman with narrow eyes and a sour tongue. Solid singer in mezzo/alto chest range. Carries close harmony.
THE VISITOR – Mid-40s. A mysterious figure who never speaks. An actor with powerful eyes and a very strong sense of his body.
Note: All characters (besides Percy) speak in “standard Midwestern” speech, without “countrified” intonations.
The Audition:
Come expecting to do a cold read from the script.
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