100 N. Island Avenue
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 61
Batavia, IL 60510
630.406.8838
 

THE UNINVITED by Dorothy McArdle and adapted for the stage by Tim Kelly

AUDITION DATES: September 12 & 13

Performance Dates: November 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, & 20

When Pam Fitzgerald and her brother, Roddy move into Cliff End - an old, abandoned home overlooking the Irish Sea - they can't believe the deal they get on the place...until they start to realize what they have gotten themselves into.  The Uninvited is a 'classic ghost story' that explores the hidden truth surrounding Cliff End and spirit that haunts the place!

The cast consists of 4 Men and 6 Women

Character Descriptions

Roddy Fitzgerald: Pam's brother, writer, 20s

Pam Fitzgerald: Roddy's sister, 20s

Stella Meredith: grew up in house, early 20s

Commander Brooke: Stella's grandfather, stern, 60s

Lizzie Flynn: Pam and Roddy's housekeeper/former nanny, 40s+

Mrs. Jessup: gossip-loving neighbor, 40s+

Max Hillard: friend of Pam and Roddy, painter, 20s

Wendy: friend of Pam and Roddy, actress, 20s

Dr. Scott: village doctor, 40s+

Miss Holloway: Stella's former nurse/governess, 50s+

 

 

A CHRISTMAS CAROL based on the story by Charles Dickens 

AUDITION DATES:   October 17th for Children and Teens up to 16 years old

                                    1:00-3:00  Ages 7-11

                                    3:00-5:00  Ages 12-16

                                    

                                    October 18th for Adults and teens ages 16+

                                    at 7:30 pm

 

Performance Dates: December 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, & 19

This holiday favorite will be given the "Albright" twist as we adapt for our stage this classic tale of a miser who learns the true meaning of Christmas.  Much like our production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, A Christmas Carol will feature a mostly adolescent cast anchored by a few Adult actors.  Come enjoy this classic holiday favorite and celebrate the season like only The Albright Theatre can!

The cast consists of 10-15 Men/Boys and 6-10 Women/Girls (All ages from 7-95 are welcome)

 Cast of Characters

Adult Roles

The Narrator:  Narrates the show, must have a nice speaking voice. 

Ebenezer Scrooge: A miserly man who shows only compassion and caring for money.

Bob Cratchit: Scrooge's down on his luck employee, a family man*

Jacob Marley: Scrooge's business partner, is now a ghost suffering in purgatory*

Mr. Fezziwig/Ghost of Christmas Present: Both of these men are boisterous characters full of life and spirit.  They enjoy all the good things the world has to offer.

Mrs. Cratchit: Feels the strain of raising such a big family on such a small income.*

Mrs. Fezziwig: Mrs. Fezziwig, like her husband, is full of joy.* 

 

*Mrs. Cratchit & Mrs. Fezziwig may be double cast.  Jacob Marley may also be double cast w/ Bob Cratchit.

 

Teen Roles

Fred: Scrooges's nephew, a happy go lucky cheerful person, like his uncle.

Fred’s Wife: She does not share Fred’s fondness for his uncle.

Pool: A townsperson full of Christmas cheer and charity.

Teen Scrooge: Scrooge before he has had his heart broken.

Tom: Scrooge's friend and co-worker

Bell: Scrooge's first love

Businessperson #1: Didn't like Scrooge and is glad he's gone

Businessperson #2: Didn't like Scrooge and is glad he's gone

Joe: Didn't like Scrooge and is glad he's gone

Maid: Didn't like Scrooge and is glad he's gone

 

Children's Roles

Ghost of Christmas Past: Guides Scrooge thru the moments of his past

Boy Scrooge: Scrooge as a young boy in school.

Fan: Scrooge's sister

Peter Cratchit: Eldest Cratchit Child

Martha Cratchit: Oldest of the Cratchit Girls

Belinda Cratchit: Third of the Cratchit children

Cindy Cratchit: Fourth of the Cratchit children

Tiny Tim Cratchit:  Youngest and smallest of the Cratchit children

Boy: Helps Scrooge deliver Christmas a goose to the Cratchit Family

 

Other

Ghost of Christmas Future: shhhhhhhhh...It's a secret.

 

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK adapted by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.

AUDITION DATES: January 2 & 3

Performance Dates: February 25, 26, 27, March 4, 5, 6, 11, & 12

The Diary of Anne Frank tells the heartbreaking and courageous tale of a young Jewish girl who is ripped from her normal life and forced into hiding during World War II.  Through her eyes, we witness not only Anne's journey into adolescence, but her struggle for survival from the persecution and oppression endured by so many during the Holocaust.

The cast consists of 5 Men (Ages 15-50+) and  5 Women (Ages 13-50+)

 

AN ACT OF IMAGINATION by Bernard Slade 

AUDITION DATES: March 13 & 14

Performance Dates: May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, & 21

When author Arthur Putnam takes a detour from his best-selling Mystery Novels and writes the tale of a love affair between a rich man and a younger woman, everyone - including his family and his editor - become suspicious.  Could this be a work of Non-Fiction? Is Arthur's main character a reflection of himself and his novel a confession?  Blackmail, murder, conspiracy and a series of unexpected twists will keep you guessing until the very end of this dry-witted mystery.

The cast consists of 3 Men and 4 Women (Ages 20-50)