Author: Dreamwell Theatre

Angel Street Auditions Dreamwell Theatre will hold auditions for Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton, directed by Jen Brown. Auditions will be held at the Iowa City Public Library on Sunday, January 8, 2:00-5:00, and on Monday, January 9, 6:00-9:00. Performances will be held April 14, 15, 21 & 22. Auditioners will be asked to read from sides from the show. There are several sites where the script can be downloaded for your perusal, including: https://classictheatre.ca/angel-street-script/ Questions can be directed to elisabeth@dreamwell.com Because of the themes of gender violence, Angel Street will not be open-cast. However, trans, non-binary, agender, and non-conforming actors are encouraged to audition and will be given full consideration for roles of their identified or preferred gender. The age range for each role is flexible; actors of any racial or ethnic background will be considered for all roles. Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton is a psychological thriller twist on the classic detective story. It is a version of the play more commonly known as Gaslight—and the origin of the term ‘gaslighting’. Mr. Manningham exerts a strange influence on the members of his household, especially his wife, Bella, who fears that she may be losing her mind. When a police sergeant arrives to reassure her that, in fact, it is her con artist husband’s manipulation that is causing her distress, the question becomes not ‘whodunnit’, but how can Bella...

OPEN AUDITIONS!  Saturday 12-10-22 from 11 am-2 pm Monday 12-12-22 from 6:30-9 pm Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room D The script is available at ICPL, 2nd floor Help Desk for a 2 hour check out period. World premiere of the fog comes on little cat feet, by Amanda Keating, UI Playwright: Overnight at the Veterinary Emergency and Larger Animal Vet Services of Hamden County. Cats, alpacas, and a chicken. Love, loss, and laughter. Come audition for “the fog comes on little cat feet”!  Whether this will be your first or fiftieth audition, you’ll be welcome.  We’d like a diverse cast, and roles are open regardless of ethnic or gender identity or sexual orientation.  All that matters is your ability to bring a character to life and tell a story in the company of others. Doors for the audition will open at 10:45 am on Saturday December 10, and at 6:15 pm on Monday December 12 for registration at the Iowa City Public Library with the auditions beginning fifteen minutes later.  We aren’t assigning time slots; this is an ensemble show and we want to see you interact with as many other actors as possible.  No need to memorize a monologue.  Sides will be made available by the director at the auditions.  If you’d like to audition but need to arrive late or make arrangements for another day, please contact the director, Michele Payne Hinz, at mackenzie1800@msn.com.  Something...