Eastbound Theatre, a division of the Milford Arts Council, announces auditions for the third show of its 28th season, Fireflies written by Matthew Barber and directed by EBT Chairperson Nancy A. Herman.
Performances will be June weekends from June 3 – June 19, 2022.
Those auditioning and anyone who would like to work on this production must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and if booster eligible, booster preferred. Proof of vaccination is required at auditions. While at auditions, callbacks, rehearsals, and backstage at performances, all participants must be masked unless directed otherwise by the director.
Auditions will be held at 7:00 p.m. on March 23rd and March 25th at the MAC, 40 Railroad Avenue South, Milford. Callbacks, if necessary, will be March 28 from 7pm to 9:30pm. Additionally, interested actors who may be unable to attend the audition times should contact the director at nahshell33@aol.com.
Roles are available for 2 women and 2 men. Actors will be asked to read sides from the script. Actors interested in reviewing the script should contact the director at nahshell33@aol.com or producer Ann Baker at abaker0728@gmail.com.
Synopsis: Fireflies by Matthew Barber is a romantic comedy adapted from the novel "Eleanor and Abel'' by Annette Sanford. Retired schoolteacher Eleanor Bannister lives a quiet life alone in the small town of Groverdell, Texas, set in her routines and secure in her position as the town’s most respected woman — until a hole in her roof draws the attention of Abel Brown, a smooth-talking drifter intent on renovating Eleanor’s house, and possibly her life. Can the unexpected sparks of late-life romance be trusted, or is there truth in the gossip that Abel isn’t all that he seems to be? Either way, the whole town's talking.
Roles available:
Men:
Abel Brown – (mid-60s to 70ish) A traveling handyman. A masculine, effortlessly attractive, self-possessed, charming, and slightly mysterious man. Actor must be able to/learn to passably play Beautiful Dreamer on the violin.
Eugene Claymire – (mid to late 30s) A town police officer. A former student of Miss Bannister's who as a boy was never considered by her to likely amount to anything.
Women:
Eleanor Bannister – (mid-60s to 70ish) A retired schoolteacher and spinster. Dignified, proper. Respected in the community and set in her ways. This character is on stage the entire play.
Grace Bodell – (mid-60s to 70ish) Miss Bannister's neighbor and best friend. A busybody, a bit of a gossip, casual but polished, with no pretense.
Please email the director at nahshell33@aol.com with any questions regarding the roles, rehearsal schedule, etc.
For more information please visit milfordarts.org or call 203-878-6647.