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THE THIN PLACEBy Lucas Hnath
LAKESIDE COMMUNITY THEATRE
6303 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056
469-209-5130
LCTTheColony.com
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director – Araceli Radillo
Assistant Director – Ryan Lee
Stage Manager – Katie Buck
Special Effects Coordinator – Aaron Schultz
Set Designer – Araceli Radillo
Lighting Designer – Shaun Senter
Costume Designer – Araceli Radillo
Props Designer – Candace Schultz
Sound Designer – Ryan Brazil
Crew – Tina Christine, Candace Schultz, and Aaron Schultz
SYNOPSIS
The Thin Place is the story of two women, Hilda and Linda. Linda communicates, professionally, with the dead, who are still here, just in a different part of here, in the "thin place." She can make those who believe hear them, offering them peace and closure and meaning. Originally from rural England, she’s reestablished herself in the U.S.—birthplace of spiritualism—where she has continued to build a career out of her gift. Hilda, a keen listener and observer who’s grappling with loss, takes a great interest in Linda’s abilities. She befriends the veteran medium, seeking answers that lie across the fragile boundary between our world and the other one.
Hnath’s play bristles with disquieting suggestion, probing the most timeless questions about reality, the impressionability of the mind, and the omnipresence of death as we float through life.
AUDITIONS
-Date: September 8th and 9th
-Time: 7pm – 9:30 pm
-Location: Kids Count Too
-Audition Requirements: Prepare a contemporary monologue between 60 - 90 secs long. Please bring a Headshot and Resume.
CALLBACKS:
-Possible Callbacks Date: September 10th 7 pm
(By invitation ONLY)
-Callback Information: Sides will be provided with invitation.
REHEARSALS
-General Rehearsal Information: Due to the nature of the show, rehearsals will the scheduled after casting to accommodate conflicts and to allow time to work with the practical effects.
-Rehearsals will begin the first week of November.
-TECH WEEK: December 1st through 4th
PERFORMANCES
12/05: Friday 8pm
12/06: Saturday 8pm
12/12: Friday 8pm
12/13: Saturday 8pm
12/19: Friday 8pm
12/20: Saturday 3pm
OTHER INFORMATION
- Actors are required to attend Strike directly after the closing performance.
- Actors will receive a small stipend.
- Casting Disclaimer: At Lakeside Community Theatre, we believe that storytelling is most powerful when it reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful casting process that actively embraces artists of all gender identities, races, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, body types, abilities, and lived experiences. We encourage performers from all backgrounds to audition and commit to creating a welcoming and affirming environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and heard.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Leads:
Hilda: Hilda is a young woman who believes in the possibility of an afterlife and the ability to communicate with the dead. She seeks out Linda, a medium, hoping to connect with her deceased grandmother and potentially her deceased mother. Hilda is described as watchful, girlish, and a bit fey, with an unusual manner and elongated vowels that suggest she is "a little off," but in a way you can’t put your finger on. Some interpret her as ghostly or ethereal. Much of the show is told directly to the audience by Hilda resulting in a heavy line load. A script will be provided upon casting to allow additional time for memorization.
Linda: Linda is an older, more worldly woman who works as a medium. She admits that what she does is a trick, a form of psychotherapy, but insists it provides reassurance and relieves guilt. She is bold and remains steadfast in her belief that she is helping people.
Supporting Characters:
Jerry: Jerry is Linda's charismatic American cousin. Jerry appearance helps to define who Linda is at heart and provides a moment to show how Hilda is received socially.
Sylvia: Sylvia is a wealthy woman who is going through a divorce. Although friends with Linda, she finds her profession to be dishonest and confronts her about her “scam”.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kids Count Too, 5150 Paige Rd, The Colony, TX 75056-2127, United States
