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Little Lake Theatre's production of
Pickleball and A Few Good Men
Audition Dates (for both productions):
-Thursday, February 12 (6:00–10:00 PM)
-Thursday, February 19 (6:00–10:00 PM)
WHAT TO PREPARE:
• One or two short contemporary monologues (comedic or dramatic, your choice)
📲 SIGN UP HERE:
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📂 AUDITION MATERIALS (schedules, sides, additional info):
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If you are unable to attend auditions in person, please email a self-tape, resume, and headshot(s) to casting@littlelake.org
no later than 6:00 PM on February 19.
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PICKLEBALL
by Jeff Daniels
Directed by Michael Patrick Trimm
Synopsis:
In a world of uncertainty and heartbreak, there is one constant to pull us from the darkness: PICKLEBALL. At least that is what four passionate weekend warriors believe. A comedy written by nationally renowned actor and playwright Jeff Daniels (Dumb and Dumber, The Newsroom, The Squid and the Whale), Pickleball explores the fun and absurdity that is America’s fastest growing sport, and how we fill the hole in our soul with whatever gives us the greatest purpose.
Cast of Characters:
PERFECT (20s–40s) – Female Identifying. Dangerous. Knows her Purpose in Life. She is what would happen if God created the perfect Pickleball player. One part Pickleball Guru, one part Pickleball Drill Sgt.
BILLIE (20s–40s) – Female Identifying. Played Tennis when she was younger. Widow who wants to live up to her wife’s memory. Needs to become the best version of herself through Pickleball. In sync with Larry.
LARRY (30’s–40’s) – Male Identifying. No Filter. Woman crazy. It’s been a while since he’s been in a relationship. Needs to find connection through Pickleball. In sync with Billie.
SHELDON (30’s–60’s) – Male Identifying. Unathletic now but used to be athletic, and is sensitive about it. Plagued by a string of Pickleball injuries. Holds a grudge. Tries to not be defined by Pickleball.
SPIKE (20’s–30’s) – Male Identifying. Athletic. Married, soon to be divorced. Self Confident. Chasing the high that is Pickleball.
ANGRY JOHN (20’s–50’s) – Male Identifying. A raging Hurricane of fury at everyone and everything on the Pickleball Court, including himself. Not one prone to worrying about social decorum. Potentially doubled with RALPH
RALPH (20’s–50’s) – Any Gender Identity. The victim of a tragic but meaningful Pickleball death. Killed by Perfect in glorious Pickleball combat, and is now in Heaven. Potentially doubled with ANGRY JOHN.
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A FEW GOOD MEN
by Aaron Sorkin
Directed by J. Cody Spellman
Synopsis:
This Broadway hit about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage. The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, expects a plea bargain and a cover-up of what really happened. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial.
Cast of Characters:
Pfc. William T. Santiago – (Victim): Male Identifying. About 19 years old, sincere & sensible.
Lance Cpl. Harold Dawson – (Defendant): Male Identifying. About 20 years old: stoic, serious, bold, aware.
Pfc. Louden Downey – (Defendant): Male Identifying. About 19 years old. Obedient and respectful.
Lt. J.G. Daniel Kaffee – (Lead Defense Attorney): Male Identifying.
Late 20s. Easy-going and quick-witted. He tends to think that he knows everything.
Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway – (Defense Attorney): Female Identifying. 30s. Composed and professional.
Lt. J.G. Sam Weinberg – (Defense Attorney): Male Identifying. Late 20s. Laid back, he does his job with reasonable diligence, but he is a family man first and foremost.
Capt. Isaac Whitaker – (JAG supervisor): Male Identifying. Mid 40s to early 50s. Smart and sensible, not strict.
Capt. Matthew Markinson – (GITMO Company Commander): Male Identifying. Late 30s to early 40s. Stoic, logical, and strictly military. Served in Counter-Intelligence for 17 years.
Lt. Col. Nathan Jessep – (GITMO CO): Male Identifying. Mid 40s – Early 50s. Self-confident to-a-fault. Bold, Intelligent, Ultra-Military.
Lt. Jonathan James Kendrick – (GITMO Winward XO): Male Identifying. Late 20s to early 30s. Stoic, fanatically religious.
Capt. Jack Ross – (Prosecutor): Male Identifying. Early 30s. A nice guy but not a sucker. Logical and sensible.
Cpl. Jeffrey Howard – (Platoon-mate of victim and defendants): Male Identifying. Early 20s. Loyal to the Marines.
Capt. Julius Alexander Randolph – (Judge): Male Identifying. Mid 40s to early 50s. Smart, sensible, fair.
Cmdr. Walter Stone – (Doctor): Male Identifying. Mid–late 40s. Reasonable and loyal.
Additional Roles: Sentry, Lawyers, Marines, MPs, and ensemble.
