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Crucible Cast Chosen

Posted by | Aug 18, 2011 | , |

The cast has been chosen for The Crucible. The show opens September 30 and is directed by Scott Strode. Cast: Betty Parris – Mira Bohannan Kumar Reverend Parris – Jim Evans Tituba – June Kungu Abigail Williams – K. Lindsay Eaves Susanna Wallcott – Katherine Smith Ann Putnam – Lois Crowley Thomas Putnam – Paul Freese Ruth Putnam – Laura Cornell Mercy Lewis – Emily Coussens Mary Warren – Kelly Scherrer John Proctor – Brad Quinn Rebecca Nurse – Bryson Dean Giles Corey – Scott Strode Reverend Hale – Brett Myers Elizabeth Proctor – Traci Gardner Francis Nurse – Mark Nidey Ezekiel Cheever – Jacob Hulme John Willard – Daniel Eliserio Judge Hathorne – Ben Singer Deputy Governor Danforth – Jason Tipsword Sarah Good – Elisabeth...

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All in a Day Play Festival Participants

Posted by | Aug 17, 2011 | , |

Dreamwell Theatre and City Circle Acting Company of Coralville are proud to announce the actors, directors and writers for the 4th Annual All in a Day Play Festival. The evening before the event, seven writers, seven directors and thirty-five actors will meet to receive their script assignments: including characters, themes and locations. The writers will whip out drafts overnight and actors and directors will work like mad to create seven brand new plays for Sunday’s performance. The show is 7:30 pm on Sunday, August 28 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The evening will be emceed by Angie Toomsen and Kevin Moore. Directors: Elisabeth Ross Meg Dobbs Jason Tipsword Josh Beadle Mary Sullivan Mike Wilhelm Matt Brewbaker Writers: Matt Falduto Brian Tanner Joe Jennison James Trainor Tom Deiker Andrew Juhl Amy White Actors: Rachel Falduto Kelly Scherrer Sharon Falduto Katy Karas Theresa Marie Meeks-Mosley Alison Devore Ann Regly Mary Vander Weg Robyn McCright Rachel Hittner Rip Russell Hannah Brown Makayla Phillips Nika Tipsword Kiva Meeks-Mosley Genevieve Heinrich Heidi Bibler Amber Jannusch Thalia Heinrich Chuck Dufano John Crosheck Meghan D’Souza-Ewinger Brad Quinn Lindsay Eaves Heather Michele Lawler Lori Beatty-Fye Ellen Stevenson Bryant Duffy Megan Keiser Dennis Lambing Grant Freeman Brett Myers Elijah Jones Britney Burk Deone...

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All in a Day Sign Up

Posted by | Aug 7, 2011 | , |

We have 35 actors for this event. However, we are maintaining a waiting list in case anyone has to opt out. So you may complete the form to be added to the waiting list. Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Phone Number (required) Your Age (required if under 18) I understand that by submitting this, I am agreeing to be available Saturday evening, August 27 and all day on Sunday, August 28 in order to create this show.I also understand that if I cannot fulfill this commitment, I will email Dreamwell as soon as possible so someone else may take my place. (Check this box). Additional...

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Auditions for The Crucible August 7-8; All in a Day Play Fest Sign Up August 7

Posted by | Jul 28, 2011 | , |

Dreamwell Auditions for Miller’s The Crucible Auditions are at the Iowa City Public Library: Sunday, August 7, 1 p.m. Monday, August 8, 6:30 p.m ABOUT THE SHOW: Dreamwell Theatre is proud to announce auditions for Arthur Miller’s dark and gripping account of the 1692 Salem witch trials. Performance dates are Sept 30, Oct 1, 7, 8. Scott Strode directs. Please direct questions about the production to info@dreamwell.com. AUDITION INFO: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Scripts are on reserve at the Iowa City Public Library starting 7/12. Auditionees are asked to show up at the beginning of the posted audition time and be available to stay as long as is needed. If you have a scheduling conflict, please let us know ahead of time, if possible. Dreamwell considers actors of all ethnicities and ages. All are encouraged to audition. SUMMARY: The Crucible explores witch hunts, betrayal and mass hysteria in society. Miller’s classic play resonates with audiences in this century and the last as a parable about identity and freedom. Dreamwell chose the piece to kick off our “Here I Stand” 2011-12 season because the character John Proctor struggles to live in his truth – with dignity, honor and full acknowledgement of his failings – despite the consequences. CHARACTER LIST: (Subject to change. Double casting possible.) Betty Parris (10-15; Rev. Parris’ daughter) Rev. Samuel Parris (mid...

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Soldier’s Daughter opens July 15

Posted by | Jul 8, 2011 | |

July 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:00 p.m. (Note: earlier time than our usual shows!) Location: Country Camp Farm, 3418 Osage Street, SW, Iowa City, Iowa. $12 General, $10 Seniors, $8 Students Reserve Tickets for Soldier’s Daughter now! 13-year old Tigerlily is waiting for her dad to return from the latest of many deployments to Afghanistan. She prays his homecoming will be for good this time. Asleep on the porch of her farmhouse, she wakes to her her dream come true: her father stands before her and takes her on a story walk around their farm, a special tradition between the two of them. At each location on the farm, a new story unfolds. But, something is different this time and, as the walk progresses, Tigerlily realizes her future may never be the same. Soldier’s Daughter is a very special promenade-style performance at Country Camp, a working performance farm, where the audience will promenade from one unique location to another, against the absorbing beauty of the Iowa landscape. Kids 10+ and lawn chairs or blankets welcome! Map and directions below! View Larger Map Directions: From Riverside and Highway 1, go west 3.3 miles on Hwy 1, take a left at the first green street sign — “Maier Avenue SW” — (gravel), go 1.0 mile and take a right on Osage Street. The Country Camp Farm is 0.1 mile, the...

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