Nov 12th @ 7pm
​in the Fator Studio

Trying a new thing here that I have dubbed "Readers Theatre". I've been talking to some playwrights and have some unpublished works they'd love some feedback on. The concept behind "Readers Theatre" is getting some actors together, do a few nights read through together to get comfortable with the script, do some minor blocking, then do a reading of it in front of an audience for just a couple performances. Thought it might be fun. If this goes well we will have another in December.

​For Birthday Club I'm needing 5 women for the following roles:

Cheryl, 50's: Married, successful business 
owner, anal retentive, control issues. 
Marriage is strained with Stay-at-home husband.

Emily, 40's: High school teacher. Divorced 
twice. Prolific Tinder dater. Has had lots of 
"work done."

Abbie, 30's: Married. Stay at home wife. 
Easy life. Nice big house, pool, boat.

Kathy, 40's: Works in "law enforcement." 
Married, 4 kids. Very tough.

Sarah, 20's: Works for Cheryl. Member of 
the very strict "Heemish" religion. Wholesome, 
innocent, naïve of all worldly things.

(You do not need to be the exact ages for the roles, so don't let that stop you from coming out!)

Five women get together for their birthdays, each with their own story, to drink, celebrate, commiserate, and support each other as they negotiate through marriage, work, divorce, birth, kids, and solve the problems of the world.

Cheryl, Kathy, Emily and Abbie started Birthday Club five years ago when their friend, Jennifer, was diagnosed with cancer, as a support group to help her get through it. When Jennifer recently passed away, they had an opening for a new member. However, it’s not easy to join Birthday Club. Birthday Club is very exclusive, and there’s a three year waiting list. They bring in Sarah as a potential member, but first Sarah must make it through the “interview” and agree to abide by the eight rules of Birthday Club, to be considered an official member.

One by one we learn of their personal, work and family issues, and when it’s revealed that one of them broke a rule. The question is, will Birthday Club survive, or will Rule #5 end it forever?

Dates, times & locations could change based on actor and space availability.

REHEARSALS
November 19th & 20th @ 6:30 PM
in the Fator Studio

PERFORMANCES/READINGS
November 21st @ 7:30 PM
November 22nd @ 2:30 PM (Matinee)
on Main Stage

BEFORE THE AUDITION:
 
-- Double Check the performance schedule before you audition. It's disappointing to audition, get a part and then find that rehearsals interfere with classes or that you'll be out of town during the 2 weeks the play goes on.  Rehearsals and performances occur weeknights and on weekends and generally begin within a week of being cast.
 
-- If possible, read the script and familiarize yourself with the characters.  Knowing the characters will help you to decide for which part or parts to audition. Scripts can be borrowed from the theater.
 
AT THE AUDITION:
 
-- Be on time!

-- Be respectful of Social Distancing. Stay at least 6 feet away from other people and make sure there are at least 2 chairs between you and anyone else when sitting in the theatre.
 
-- Wear clothes that are reasonable for the audition and are comfortable.
 
-- Fill out an Audition Sheet. If this is your first show, then great! Awesome to have you. If you have done shows before it helps to bring a list with you so you do not have to try to remem