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Mark your calendars for upcoming events at the Sherman Playhouse.
News Release
SHERMAN, CONN. - Saturday January 27th will see the introduction of the newest offering from the Sherman Players – THE COLD LEMONADE READING SERIES, hosted by MORGANA KATE WATSON!
For playwrights and screenwriters, cold reads are an essential stage in the development of new works. For actors they can also be the theatrical equivalent of a gym workout! However, the opportunities for cold reading sessions are rarely afforded to writers outside of cities such New York and Los Angeles so the Sherman Players are thrilled to be able to bring the brand-new COLD LEMONADE READING SERIES to our community.
Writers and actors are invited to come along to our inaugural session on Saturday January 27th at the Sherman Playhouse, where the works of up to 5 local writers, selected in advance by host Morgana, will have 10-minute extracts read by a team of actors. There’ll then be an opportunity for discussion of the pieces with the authors. Spots are still available for writers to submit their pieces to Morgana for consideration.
Actors – if you want to flex your thespian muscles just turn up at 7pm on the night. Morgana will have scripts and will cast the lineup for each reading from who is present. Simple as that! And while casting can’t be guaranteed for this session (roles aren’t unlimited, after all), don’t worry there will be more sessions for you to strut your stuff. In the meantime, sit back, relax, and enjoy a great night of theater!
The readings will commence at 8 pm.
If you’d just like to come along to enjoy the readings and support your local writers and actors, the Players would love to see you there.There’s no fixed amount for attending, though you’re encouraged to make a small donation at the door to help cover costs.To register your interest and find out more about this and future sessions just email Morgana at [email protected].
Steve Stott, President of the Sherman Players says, “We think this is a great opportunity to support our local writers and actors – and who knows, maybe we’ll be playing our part in discovering the next big Broadway hit or Oscar winning screenplay!”
Then on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th January The Sherman Players will be holding auditions for their Spring Production HABEAS CORPUS
Written by Alan BennettDirected by Dan FriedmanProduced by Jessica Durdock Moreno
Auditions:Sunday January 28th 2024 - 3.00 - 5.00 pmMonday January 29th 2024 - 6 - 8.30pm
At The Sherman Playhouse, 5 Route 39 N, Sherman CT, 06784 (located between the firehouse and Mallory Town Hall)
Appointments are not necessary. Come to the Green Room at the rear of the Playhouse to sign in.Sides for cold reading will be provided at the audition.
Performance Dates:Friday, April 5th - Saturday, April 27th
Available Roles:We are looking for 5 women and 6 men.Ages specified are guidelines.The Sherman Players do not discriminate – Actors of all races, ethnicities and gender identifications are encouraged to audition.
Arthur Wicksteed (50s), a lecherous General PractitionerMuriel Wicksteed (40s-50s), his assertive wifeDennis Wicksteed (20s) their son, a wimpish hypochondriac frustrated by his lack of a girlfriendConstance Wicksteed (40s-50s) the doctor's sister, a scrawny spinsterMrs Swabb (any age) a cleaning ladyCanon Throbbing (any age) a celibate anxious to abandon his vowsLady Rumpers (40s and up) a returning aristocratic expatriate who cares only for her daughter's welfareFelicity Rumpers (20s) her daughter who elicits lust from those who meet herMr Shanks (any age) a sales representativeSir Percy Shorter (50s and up) a leading light in the medical profession, once Muriel's paramour and Wicksteed's nemesisMr Purdue (any age) a sick man
Synopsis:The antics at the Wicksteed home are a satirical merry-go-round. Family, friends, and the sexual satisfaction of the "corpus" (body) are the ruling passions in this farcical comedy of ill-manners. Through a dance of mistaken identities and carnal encounters, one motto holds fast: "He whose lust lasts, lasts longest."
First performed in 1973 starring Alec Guinness, Alan Bennett’s hilarious play takes the traditional British farce of prior years to the extreme. – It’s all the trousers-down, door-slamming, mistaken identity, not-so-subtle innuendo you might expect, presented with a knowing nod and a wink from master satirist, Bennett.
For further information please contact the director, Dan Friedman at [email protected]