ShPIeL - Performing Identity is seeking Non-Equity Male and Female actors for their upcoming revival production of The Invasion of Skokie by Steven Peterson.
Morry Kaplan - Male, Lead, Early 50s
Sylvia Kaplan - Female, Morry's wife, early 50s
Howie Green - Male, Morry's sidekick, early 50s
Debbie Kaplan - Female, the daughter, late 20s
The play had a short run (very well reviewed) at Chicago Dramatists a few years ago, yet it was never done in Skokie, where this piece of Chicago and American history occurred. A family comedy-drama mix, the play is set against the historical backdrop of the Neo-Nazis' planned march in Skokie in 1978. It has themes of first amendment rights, honoring the memory of Holocaust survivors, the hate group phenomenon, and interfaith relationships.
Auditions will be held at Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center 5050 Church St., Skokie, IL
- First rehearsal: Monday, April 15
- Rehearsals: Mon-Thurs evenings; Sunday afternoons
- First preview: Saturday, May 18
- Previews: May 18, 19, 20
- Opening: Wednesday, May 22
- Performances: Wed, Thurs, Sat evenings; Sunday afternoons through June 23, with a possible extension through June 30.
Sides will be emailed to those interested.
Full Script also available.
Please bring 2 copies of your headshot/resume.
Contact Info:
Please contact Monica Brown if you are interested and available and audition appointments will be scheduled as well as sides sent out.
Website: www.shpieltheatre.com