For Immediate Release - Fort Hill Players Announces Open Auditions for The Westchester County Premiere of - FAR EAST. by A.R. Gurney Tuesday August 26 & Thursday, August 28. 7:00 - 9:00 A.R. Gurneys FAR EAST tells its story of forbidden love against the backdrop of 1950s Japan shortly after Korea and on the cusp of Vietnam. Young U.S. Navy Ensign Sparky Watts, has arrived in Japan and fallen in love with a local girl, much to the concern and consternation of his commanding officers wife, Julia. Julia is friends with Sparkys family back in Milwaukie and knows his straight-laced WASP family would never approve of such a union. Added to the mix is Sparkys bunkmate, Bob whos being blackmailed to provide top secret information or be revealed as Gay. Influenced by the intricacies of Kabuki theatre, Gurney explores these tales of forbidden love as the social mores of 1950s America, clash with the seeming exoticism of the Far East. FAR EAST will be directed by Christopher Arena with performance dates October, 17, 18, 24, 25. All rehearsals will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. AUDITION DATES - Tuesday, August 26 & Thursday, August 28. At ArtsWestchester 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. Cast: The Reader, Asian actress. She narrates and controls the story from a kneeling or sitting position. She also vocally becomes ancillary characters. Sparky Watts, Young Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Fresh out of the academy, he wants to see the world and separate himself from his wealthy and influential family back home. Captain Anderson, Sparkys commanding officer. A former Navy pilot, he possesses a wry sense of humor. He can see and appreciate certain personalities for what they are, but never lets his men forget whos in charge. Julia, Captain Andersons wife. Somewhat lonely and unfilled. She cant be home stateside so she tries to create Western pastimes in the Far East. Bob, Sparkys bunkmate, very laid back, very blasé, very closeted. For more information, call 914-632-7332.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:15:30 +0000