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SUPERIOR DONUTS by Tracy Letts. Production Dates: March 21 thru April 12, ...
AUDITION: SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. NOTE LOCATION: Panera Bread, Butterfield Rd., just East of Naperville Rd. Proceed to the glass room at the rear of the café. Village Theatre Guild Park Blvd. and Butterfield Rd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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SUPERIOR DONUTS by Tracy Letts Production Dates: March 21 thru April 12, 2014 Rehearsals will begin in mid-January. Directed by Judy DiVita Produced by Renata Allelujka This is a non-equity, non-paid production. About the Play: Arthur, a holdover from the 1960s, operates a rundown donut shop in Chicago's Uptown. Franco, a young, African-American assistant, is writing his own great American novel. Despite a contentious relationship, they build an unlikely friendship. The young Franco is eager to add healthy foods, music and a trendier atmosphere to the shop. Arthur wants to keep everything as is. At times in the play, Arthur reminisces in humorous and poignant ways about his city, his family and his past. Casting information: 2 women; one in 40s, other 60-80 7 men ages 21 – 59 Ages indicate the roles, not necessarily the actors. (See character descriptions below.) Be prepared to read selections from this play at auditions. Short monologues are welcome, but not required. Be prepared for Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 p.m., some Saturdays and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Other performances may be added. Be prepared to list all possible conflicts. Rehearsals can be called daily during the two weeks prior to opening.
SUPERIOR DONUTS Character Breakdown: Arthur Przybyszewski: 59 – Polish-American man, owner of his immigrant parent’s dated donut shop; an ex-hippie draft dodger who lives a disappointed and unambitious life. Actor must be able to withstand fight choreography. Franco Wicks: 21 – African-American young man, intelligent and idealistic, Franco has written what he considers the new Great American Novel. Now all he needs is validation. However, he has massive gambling debts, and has taken a break from college to work. He convinces Arthur to hire him as his new assistant in the shop and they form what is an unlikely friendship. Max Tarasov: ~49 – A Russian immigrant who owns the video store next door to Arthur’s donut shop. Max would like to expand his store by buying Arthur’s. Max is very, a bigot without realizing it, and his ambitious nature makes a good contrast to Arthur. Must be able to learn a slight to moderate Russian accent. Officer Randy Osteen: ~49 – Irish-American female. Randy is a police officer who works the beat and has known Arthur for some time. Others see that she is attracted to Arthur, but this has to be pointed out to him. If Arthur can get up the nerve to make a move, they may have a romantic future with each other. Officer James Bailey: ~43 – African-American. James is Randy’s beat partner who is investigating the vandalism of the donut shop. James is a matter-of-fact man who, with his wife, in his off time is a Star Trek fanatic. Lady Boyle: ~72 – Irish-American. Lady is a homeless woman who is often a bit less than lucid. However, she can always count on Arthur for a handout of a donut or coffee when she pops into the shop. Luther Flynn: ~45 -- Irish/Italian-American. Luther is a thug, a loan shark, and a bookie. He has an ulcer and is constantly medicating himself. He is not a person you want to be an enemy of. Franco owes him $16,000. Actor must be able to withstand fight choreography. Kevin Magee: ~28 -- Irish American. Luther’s minion, also a thug, and definitely not a nice guy. Kiril Ivakin: ~35 -- Russian. Kiril is Max’s nephew who has just come to the United States from Russia. Kiril has a penchant for track suits and looks like a great big scary strongman. Kiril speaks no English. Must be able to learn to say a few things in Russian.
An intimate space – infinite possibilities Our historic building was once a one-room schoolhouse built in 1917, located near the northwest corner of Park Boulevard and Butterfield Road in Glen Ellyn. Seating for about 60 audience members. If you enjoy exceptional theatre in an intimate setting, you'll fall in love with our distinctive home.
