The Hatmaker's Wife
By Lauren Yee
Directed by Robert Leff
Auditions: Monday, March 6th and Tuesday, March 7 from 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Performances: April 15th and April 16th
The Majestic Theatre (a division of the City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation department) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to creating a safe place for actors of all backgrounds to explore their craft. We are particularly eager to work with artists of color and other artists from marginalized communities. All auditions are free and open to the public. This audition is for an amateur, volunteer production. The Majestic Theatre staff and volunteers do not discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race, gender, ethnic background, ability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or any protected class.
Auditions will be held in person at the Majestic Theatre.
A headshot will be requested to be posted with the cast list.
SHOW SYNOPSIS
In The Hatmaker's Wife, a young woman moves in with her boyfriend expecting domestic bliss, but instead has trouble getting comfortable. Her strange new home seems determined to help out – and soon the walls are talking. They reveal the magical tale of an old hatmaker and his long-suffering wife who runs away with his favorite hat. This sweet and surreal folktale bends time and space to redefine the idea of family, home, and true-love itself.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Audition Process - No appointment necessary. Actors are asked to attend both nights of auditions. They will read selected scenes from the script and take part in simple theatre games. Dress in comfortable clothes that allow you to move. Four characters speak with a quasi-Eastern European (Yiddish) accents. Actors are not required to use accent during auditions.
NOTE: There is some profanity in the script.
Rehearsals will begin on March 13, time and days set by director and cast.
Tech Week: April 10th - April 14th
Performances: Saturday April 15th and Sunday April 16th.
Scripts are available for check-out from the Majestic Office.
For questions and concerns contact Director Robert Leff at docral@proaxis.com
SHOW TYPE
The performances will take place in-person onstage.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
General Note Example: All characters do not have a specific race or ethnic background; we're excited to see a diverse pool of actors audition for all roles.
HETCHMAN
Age: 65 - 90 Ageless
Must present as male.
A man set in his ways and obsessed with his hat and has little time for anything else. Oblivious, a bit cantankerous, curmudgeonly
HETCHMAN’S WIFE
Age 65 - 90 Ageless Must present as female
A woman who is nothing but supportive, smart, and lovely. Deserves the world, but asks only for crumbs. As her name entails, she is indeed Hetchman’s unfortunate wife.
MECKEL
Age: 65 - 90 Ageless Must present as male.
A best friend to Hetchman. Best because he is the only friend Hetchman has. Wonderful, kind, charming and charming. He is the opposite of Hetchman.
VOICE
Age: Late 20s to early 30s Must present as female.
A young woman who questions her life. Strong, hard-working, either wise or smart, she doesn’t know yet. Means well, always, but isn’t capable of it, usually.
GABE
Age: Late 20s to early 30s Must present as male.
Voice’s Boyfriend, A young man who doesn’t question his life. A problem-solver to a fault, which he will try to solve as well.
WALL
Age; 65 - 90 Ageless Must present as female.
A wall. She has seen the history of this house and ventures to tell the story. Patient, or maybe not. Didactic, but probably not. Think well-meaning Aunt.
GOLEM/STAGE ASSISTANT
Age: Ageless, Probably 20 - 40 Must present as male. One actor will play both roles. Neither character has lines. Golem - (Not to be confuse with Gollum.) The Jewish golem of Prague. Only makes sounds but does intuit what is going on. Eats a lot. Made of mud.
Stage Assistant - Stage Assistant - A kuroko-style performer, in the vein of the performative stagehands of the kabuki tradition. Reads as "invisible" to the audience. Moves furniture and props onstage. Handles floating baby and hats. NOTE: Tall. A modern dance or stage movement background would be a plus.
The Majestic Theatre (a division of the City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation department) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to creating a safe place for actors of all backgrounds to explore their craft. We are particularly eager to work with artists of color and other artists from marginalized communities. All auditions are free and open to the public. This audition is for an amateur, volunteer production. The Majestic Theatre staff and volunteers do not discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race, gender, ethnic background, ability,
religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or any protected class.