Due to the ongoing pandemic we are currently working with the writer/director on rescheduling this powerful piece. If you are not already, please sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media for updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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BREAKFAST AUDITIONS
TBD If you cannot make either of those nights for auditions, contact Pam Dudley and we can work something out. Email Pam Dudley: pamcdudley@gmail.com REHEARSALS will be TBD. Actual time will be determined after auditions based on actor availability. PERFORMANCES will be Saturday, TBD with a Q&A discussion with playwright Pam Dudley afterwards for those who would like to stay and engage. |
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Breakfast is an intergenerational historical drama, set in Corsicana, Texas on the first day of school integration in 1970. With 17-year old Cora at the center, a series of interconnected, two person, one-act plays serve up the grits and grit of this small town coming of age story. Inspired by events in rural Texas towns.
Social Distancing Safety Precautions: Safety of cast, crew and audience is paramount. Throughout this production, only two actors are on stage at a time. Seating will be limited and follow safety protocols of one empty row between each row and two empty seats between each group of patrons. Be sure to wear your mask to the audition and find a seat socially distanced from others there. Thank you. What is this "Reader's Theatre" you speak of? Think of it like a workshop, or reading of a script but with a little bit of preparation, minor staging and a few props thrown in for good measure. Nothing too fancy now, just a sprinkling. As we begin this uncharted journey we're just doing two rehearsals, then two performance readings. How much will tickets be? You can secure a seat via donation. Details coming soon. Can I reserve a seat? We are currently working on updating our system to allow seat reservations with a donation. |
CAST OF CHARACTERS
(In order of appearance*) The characters speak in a southern dialect. As long as the dialect and intent is honored, slight phrasing modifications are permissible. No profanity is permissible. CORA WATSON 17-year old, Black female, student DADDY/WALTER WATSON 34-45-year old, Black male, mill worker, Cora’s father JUNIOR WATSON 9-year old, Black male, 5th grader, Cora’s brother SUZIE HARPER 26-year old, white female, teacher, Junior’s teacher BILL HARPER 30-year old, white male, teacher and Vietnam veteran REV. ELIJAH TUCKER 46-year old, Black male, Baptist pastor BOBBY HATTIE 9-year old, white male, 5th grader, Ms. Hattie’s grandson JAKE HATTIE * 35-year old, white male, owns appliance store, Ms. Hattie’s son and Bobby’s father MS. JULIA HATTIE * 64-year old, white female, Ruby’s boss CEDRICK TUCKER 17-year old, Black male, student MOMMA/RUBY WATSON 32-45-year old, Black female, Cora’s mother *SUZIE may be double-cast as MS. HATTIE (i.e. with a wig and aging makeup) *BILL may be double-cast as JAKE (i.e. with a shop cap and black mustache) |