THE FATHER AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, February 8 and Monday, February 9. Both nights at 7:00 pm
WHERE:
Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park
SHOW DATES: April 24 - May 10, 2026 at 7:30pm (6:30 call)
PRODUCTION TEAM
Directed by: Deborah Burke
Producer: Chris Cluett
PRODUCTION TEAM
Directed by: Deborah Burke
Producer: Chris Cluett
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ROLES
PLEASE NOTE: The role of the FATHER has been pre-cast. PRE-CAST ROLE - ANDRÉ: (Age 75ish) - An aging man caught in the stages of dementia. He has been very independent and successful until his mind starts deteriorating. He has difficulty adjusting to his changing environment and the role reversals that come with family caregiving. Confusion and anger lead to some dynamic and powerful scenes. There are substantial lines associated with this character.
ANNE: (Age 35-55) - Anthony's daughter. She is the only child left to decide and help her father in his final years. She is carrying a heavy burden. Her own life is not an easy one. Her emotional reservoir is running dry. She is logical and knows what needs to happen but the choices she has become limited as her father's disease advances.
LAURA: (Age 25-35)- She is a licensed care giver. She prefers to do "in home" care as opposed to institutional care. She is compassionate and efficient. She has had a good amount of experience with dementia and Alzheimer's for someone her age. She is "charmed" by Anthony and finds him something of a challenge. But she is confident in her skill.
PAUL: (Age 35-55) - Paul is the romantic companion for Anne. He is her husband. But at times the script is as confusing as Anthony's mind as to Anne and Paul's real relationship. He loves Anne but he is ready to be free of this burden and wants to be able to travel and live his life with Anne unencumbered. He can be unkind at times to Anthony.
MAN: (Age 35-50) - He is a caregiver at the institution. He is a strong force physically. He will sometimes be confused in select scenes with Paul. He needs to have the ability to be physically abusive to the elderly. There are a few slaps delivered by this character to Anthony. They will be choreographed slaps, but contact will be important to be believed.
WOMAN: (Age 35-55) - This character will be perceived in some scenes as "Anne". She needs to be compatible in size with Anne for that reason. She is a caregiver at the institution. She is compassionate but also very structured and intelligent in dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's. She knows what her patients need and how to comfort their conflicted minds.
ANNE: (Age 35-55) - Anthony's daughter. She is the only child left to decide and help her father in his final years. She is carrying a heavy burden. Her own life is not an easy one. Her emotional reservoir is running dry. She is logical and knows what needs to happen but the choices she has become limited as her father's disease advances.
LAURA: (Age 25-35)- She is a licensed care giver. She prefers to do "in home" care as opposed to institutional care. She is compassionate and efficient. She has had a good amount of experience with dementia and Alzheimer's for someone her age. She is "charmed" by Anthony and finds him something of a challenge. But she is confident in her skill.
PAUL: (Age 35-55) - Paul is the romantic companion for Anne. He is her husband. But at times the script is as confusing as Anthony's mind as to Anne and Paul's real relationship. He loves Anne but he is ready to be free of this burden and wants to be able to travel and live his life with Anne unencumbered. He can be unkind at times to Anthony.
MAN: (Age 35-50) - He is a caregiver at the institution. He is a strong force physically. He will sometimes be confused in select scenes with Paul. He needs to have the ability to be physically abusive to the elderly. There are a few slaps delivered by this character to Anthony. They will be choreographed slaps, but contact will be important to be believed.
WOMAN: (Age 35-55) - This character will be perceived in some scenes as "Anne". She needs to be compatible in size with Anne for that reason. She is a caregiver at the institution. She is compassionate but also very structured and intelligent in dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's. She knows what her patients need and how to comfort their conflicted minds.
SIDES
ONCE AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, March 22 & Monday, March 23. Both nights at 7PM
WHERE:
Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park
SHOW DATES: June 5 - 21 2026 at 7:30pm (5:30 call)
PRODUCTION TEAM
Directed by: Amy MacRae
Producer: Carin Zakes
PRODUCTION TEAM
Directed by: Amy MacRae
Producer: Carin Zakes