Open Casting Calls for the Theatre Guild’s Productions

PTAG Announces Auditions for "Do Not Go Gentle"

  • Open Audition Dates: Monday, January 22, and Tuesday, January 24, 2024
  • Times: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Call if you are interested but cannot make the times listed)
  • Where: Presbyterian Church on the corner of Union & Findley Sts. Punxsutawney; use the marked entrance 
  • Plot: “Do Not Go Gentle” by Suzan L Zeder. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing. Lillian Boedecker Barron is 84 years old, vibrant, funny, wise, and recently deceased! During her lifetime, Lillian shared a special, long-distance bond with her granddaughter, Kelly, and suffered an estrangement from her son Windsor, a Colonel in the Air Force, as he moved his family from base to base all over the world. After her death, Lillian discovers that she cannot "move on" until the rifts are somehow mended. Windsor and Kelly come from overseas to settle Lillian's affairs and are aghast to discover that the walls of her house have been painted with wild, sometimes humorous, sometimes horrific murals and drawings. As they unravel the secrets of the paintings, the two make astonishing discoveries about themselves and a special relationship between Lillian and a neighborhood child. This powerful, poignant play explores the wonder of words and the transformative power of art as it offers humor and hope to anyone who is, or has ever been, a grandparent, parent, or a child. Comedy/Drama | 115 minutes 
  • Cast Requirements – Four (4) female; Two (2) male ages 10 - older. Roles are for Lillian Barron - a recently deceased woman at 84; Joanna - aged 30-50 and her niece; Windsor - aged 30-50 and her son; Kelly - 13 years old and her granddaughter; Mildred Flumac - any age and a professional estate sale organizer; Nobody - 12-year-old boy. The cast must be available for all performance dates and the majority of rehearsals from late January through mid-March. 
  • Show Dates & Curtain Time: This show will be performed on March 22 and March 23 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Punxsutawney Presbyterian Church, on the corner of Union & Findley Streets. 
  • Audition Process: Each potential performer will be expected to read from a number of selected pieces and sing to piano (if applicable). This process will establish the physical type and vocal capabilities & strength. This a perfect opportunity for someone interested in getting their theatrical feet wet. 
  • Contact: Via punxsytheatre.org or call show director Kathy Dinsmore at (814) 938-0378
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