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TOHIDUWritten and directed by Lisa Murphy Collins
Cowboys on Stage! How often do you see a play about a Rodeo? "Tohidu" (a Cherokee word meaning peace of mind, body, and spirit) is set right here in Redding, California during the annual Rodeo in May. Lee Montana is a country western super star who has become an arrogant and obnoxious celebrity. An ex-rodeo rider, he has demanded to ride the infamous bull, Ruthless, as a condition of appearing at the rodeo. He blusters and bullies everyone in his path until he meets Crazy Larry, a ragged but mystical transient who may be the only voice that can get through to Lee before it's too late.
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AUDITIONS:
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 6 P.M.
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 6 P.M.
RIVERFRONT PLAYHOUSE
1950 California St., Redding
-Auditioners will read from the script
-All parts available
-BEGINNERS WELCOME!
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-In addition to actors, we are looking for:
1. A Puppeteer (Must be physically fit and agile to operate a life-size horse puppet)
2. A real live, old, medium-sized dog, who will sit and lie down quietly on stage.
Crew: If you are interested in the positions below, please attend the auditions and let us know:
3. Assistant Director – someone interested in learning how to direct.
4. Light/Sound operator – one or two people interested in learning about lighting and sound.
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REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Starting March 10th
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Not all cast members will be required for every rehearsal
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
May 8th – May 25th (Friday, Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees)
Possible added performances:
May 14, 15, 21, 22
Evening performances: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday matinees: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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AVAILABLE ROLES:
LEE MONTANA
(All‐Star Cowboy/Country Singer/Celebrity) Male, age 25-40
(Does NOT need to actually sing.)
CRAZY LARRY
(Viet Nam Vet/Transient) Male, age 65+
BRAD (or BRENDA)
(Rodeo Publicity Manager): Male or Female, age 25-65
SUE
(Brad’s Assistant, logistics coordinator): Female, age 25-35
SAM (SAMANTHA)
(Female Rodeo Clown) Female, age 19 – 35
MANAGER (JOHN)
(Lee’s manager) Male, age 25-55
MOM
Female, age 35 – 55
LORI
(Teenage girl) Female, age 12 – 18
ETHAN
(Young boy): Male, age 6 – 12
ANNOUNCER (WAYNE)
Male, age 25 – 75
MIKE (VET):
Male, age 30 – 60
CHUTEMAN (HANK)
Male, age 20 – 60
SECURITY GUARD:
Male or female, age 20 – 60
REPORTER:
Male or female, age 20-60
LIZ:
Female age 12-18
MIRIAH:
Female age 12 – 18
CROWD MAN 1:
Male, age 18 – 60
CROWD MAN 2:
Male, age 18 – 60
ARENA HANDS:
Male or female, age 20-50
POLICEMAN:
Male, age 25 – 55
FANS:
Various ages and genders
PARDNER:
Puppeteer for life-size horse puppet
SAL
Larry's dog – looking for a real dog, mid-size, old, will need to lie and sit quietly on stage.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Riverfront Playhouse of Redding, CA, 1950 California St, Redding, CA 96001-1943, United States,Redding, California
