Auditions for Aunt Jack by Nora Brigid Monahan, directed by Sharon Hawthorne

December 14, 11AM- 1PM @ Curtain Call Theater, 0347 Hwy 116. Monte Rio, CA 95462

Performance Dates: June 6- 28, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees 

“An intergenerational layered farcical gender identity rom-com that contrasts older gay generational values with millennial pansexuality, openness & gender fluidity. It’s a gay identity debate within the queer community that has a broad range of gay relationships … it is a relevant, creative, quirky, and clever play “– as described by Chuck Louden in a review of its west coast debut at NCTC in 2022 

Cast: Four Men & Two Women

George: 70-year-old gay activist, writer, speaker.  A bit arrogant.  Norman’s biological father.

Jack: 50’s George’s partner of 30 years, a drag performer.  Must be able to walk gracefully downstairs while wearing a pencil skirt and heels and sing Judy Garland style to recorded music

Norman: their 23 year old gay-identified son, an aspiring stand-up comedian

Phyllis: an acerbic lesbian, in her 50’s, who is Norman’s biological mother.

Ian: Norman’s ex-lover, in his 20’s, very integrated into the family – close to all the adults.

Andy: Norman’s new lover, bi-sexual, self-assured, strong-willed, 20’s

Race or ethnicity is not important, except that Norman needs to realistically appear to be the offspring of George and Phyllis (this can be sorted out during auditions.)

Actors themselves need not personally identify as gay, but the three younger people must all exchange brief passionate kisses onstage.  Ian & Norman have a drag scene.

Curtain Call is an all-volunteer, no compensation company.  A stipend of $100 is available for actors living more than 20 miles from the theater.

I expect working on this play to be fun and a community builder for all participants.  We often complain about not seeing ourselves in theater – well here’s an opportunity to step up and be seen.  Yes, it is a bit campy, and yes, the oldsters may seem a bit cliché.  But, hey!  They represent the LGBTQI icons who have led and entertained us — let’s celebrate them!  While also portraying the challenge of exploring and standing strong in the determination to be oneself rather than simply adopting a previous generation’s identity parameters.  Let’s give our audience something to laugh about and perhaps lead them to a conversation afterwards.  Please contact director Sharon Hawthorne, if you expect to audition and I will email sides for your use: sharonhaw@comcast.net