Over the River and
Through the Woods by Jo DiPietro
Directed by Julia Frieri
Production dates: April 27 – May 12, 2012
Audition Dates:
Sunday, January 22 at 7 pm
Monday, January 23 at 7 pm
Callbacks on Wednesday, January 25 at 7 pm
Directed by Julia Frieri
Production dates: April 27 – May 12, 2012
Audition Dates:
Sunday, January 22 at 7 pm
Monday, January 23 at 7 pm
Callbacks on Wednesday, January 25 at 7 pm
Sides will be provided.
All auditions are at The Playhouse, 10 New England Ave, Summit, NJ (directions: http://summitplayhouse.org/auditions.html).
Synopsis:
Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from NJ. His parents retired to Florida. He sees both sets of grandparents every Sunday for dinner. The dream job he's been waiting for -- marketing executive -- would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around. How could he betray his family's love to move to Seattle for a job? In this delightful and touching comedy they do their level best to make him change his mind.
Character Breakdown:
All auditions are at The Playhouse, 10 New England Ave, Summit, NJ (directions: http://summitplayhouse.org/auditions.html).
Synopsis:
Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from NJ. His parents retired to Florida. He sees both sets of grandparents every Sunday for dinner. The dream job he's been waiting for -- marketing executive -- would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents. Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around. How could he betray his family's love to move to Seattle for a job? In this delightful and touching comedy they do their level best to make him change his mind.
Character Breakdown:
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Nick Cristano
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Late 20s-Early 30s.
High-strung, excitable, loyal grandson. Trying to find a way to honor the
past while growing up and moving toward his future.
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Frank Gianelli
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Can look 60s plus.
Maternal grandfather and husband of Aida. Patriarch, family is the center of
his world. Worked hard to provide a better life for his descendants and he
does not want to slow down. Straight shooter.
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Aida Gianelli
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Can look 60s plus.
Maternal grandmother and wife of Frank. Shows her love through her cooking.
Caregiver. Well-meaning but overbearing.
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Nunzio Cristano
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Can look 60s plus.
Paternal grandfather and husband of Emma. Wisecracking and loud but
full of heart. Great storyteller, charismatic, strong.
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Emma Cristano
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Can look 60s plus.
Paternal grandmother and wife of Nunzio. Loud and strong woman. Tells it like
it is. Schemes to keep Nick around. Loves her husband.
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Caitlin O’Hare
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Mid to Late 20s. Irish,
envies that all of Nick’s grandparents are around. Charming, opinionated.
Wants to find love.
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Are you interested in becoming more involved in the Playhouse? Want to work backstage? Help with costumes and make-up? We are always looking for assistance in our productions. Contact Sally Ponzio at 908-273-2192 or send mail to President@SummitPlayhouse.org.
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