SYNOPSIS:

Upon hearing about the sudden death of his mother, Spencer returns to his home in Philadelphia to plan her funeral. Along the way, Spencer falls in love, discovers the truth about his absent father, and learns that his past is also the making of his present. This magical journey through space and time takes us literally to the moon and back.

CASTING BREAKDOWN: 2M,2F. The playwright stipulates that all roles will be filled by Black actors.

Spencer: A Librarian, and good at it. Growing from “mighty man-boy” to “mighty man”.

Esther: Spencer’s Single Mother. Strong, Caring, Frustrated. Plays other roles. 

Petrushka: A free spirit. Companion and possible love interest to Spencer. 

The Astronaut: Plays many roles throughout. A funeral director, a flower guy, and Kesi, Spencer’s absent father. 

Synopsis: 

Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady. She’s indecorous and headstrong, and one day she’s going to be a great American novelist. As she and her sisters grow up in the middle of the Civil War, they strive to be brave, intelligent, and imaginative young women. But as adulthood approaches, each sister must negotiate her private ambitions with society’s expectations. In a war-torn world defined by gender, class, and personal tragedy, Jo March gives us her greatest story: that of the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect little women.

Casting Breakdown: 6F, 3M

Marmee March: The Matriarch of the March Family. A social revolutionary, ahead of her time. Tough. Strong. Intelligent. 

Aunt March: The most unpleasant old woman imaginable. Has lots of money, privileged, judgemental 

Meg March: The Oldest March daughter. A romantic at heart, and Marmee’s second in the house. 

Jo March: Second-oldest March. Ambitious, frustrated, and boyish, with a deep fire within her. A mix of insecurity and inspiration. Unsure of her place in the world. 

Beth March: The third March. Very sweet, paralytically shy. Loves deeply and had a deep sense of empathy. An observer. 

Amy March: Youngest March. Opinionated and spunky. Perhaps a bit spoiled. Socially Intelligent. 

Laurie: A sweet and handsome young man. Sensitive, funny, charming, and caring, though a little unsure of his place in the world.

John Brooks: Laurie’s stiff and sometimes awkward tutor. Feels deeply, and madly in love with Meg. 

Mr. Laurence: Laurie’s grandfather. Wealthy. Tendency towards gruffness caused by an uncomfortability with expressing emotion, and rigid sense of propriety. Unintentionally frightening.

The Old Man and the Old Moon by Pigpen Theatre Co. 

Because this is a co-production with Pellissippi State Community College, the casting of some roles will give priority to PSCC Students. 

SYNOPSIS: 

The Old Man has kept his post as the sole caretaker of the moon for as long as he (or his wife, the Old Woman) can remember. When she is drawn away by a mysterious melody sparking memories of their shared past, the Old Man must decide between duty (and routine) and love (and adventure).

Luckily for the audience, he chooses the latter, and what follows is an imaginative sea-faring epic, encompassing apocalyptic storms, civil wars, leviathans of the deep, and cantankerous ghosts, as well as the fiercest obstacle of all: change.

CASTING BREAKDOWN: 

As The Old Man and The Old Moon can be performed with 7-26 actors and an ensemble, this list does not include every possible role. Our production will include at least 9 actors. 

The Old Man: An old man whose job it is to fill the moon with liquid light. His journey in pursuit of his missing wife forces him out of his complacent lifestyle

The Old Woman: An old woman who’s growing tired of her life filling the moon with her husband. She leaves her home in search of a forgotten memory.

Matheson: The first-mate of the ship and the narrator of the tale. Matheson loves telling stories so much that he commands the attention of the audience and the respect of

his sailors.

Llewellyn:The youngest, somewhat naïve, spirited sailor whom the Old Man mentors and takes on as an apprentice towards the end of his journey.

Mabelu: A sailor who has a good sense of humor and the best of intentions.

Callahan: An ardent sailor. Never loses a fight. Takes some umbrage with the Old Man’s leadership as they set sail.

Perry: A legendary hero of the imperial fleet. Thrown overboard by his mutinous crew, He now spends his days inside the belly of a “prison fish”.

Synopsis: 

“Eurydice” reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice not through Orpheus’s infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bride, but through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, plot twists, and a script written to be a playground for designers, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.

Casting Breakdown: 7 Actors

Eurydice:  (Female) Honest and Intelligent. In love with Orpheus. 

Her Father: (Male) Resident of the Underworld, a gentle caretaker. 

Orpheus:  (Male) Prefers music to words. In love with Eurydice. 

Nasty Interesting Man/Lord of the Underworld: (Any Gender) A catalyst of suffering, and mastermind of the plot. 

Stone Chorus (Big Stone, Little Stone, and Loud Stone): (Any Gender)The stones reside in the underworld and communicate with the audience, as well as with other characters.