The play is set in Brighton Beach in 1937 and is wholly concerned with one family’s plight during a one-week space of time. The play has humor and pathos in equal measure, and is a heartwarming testament to the love of family.
Roles:
Eugene: a 14–16-year-old precocious sports lover who provides much of the humor in the play
Stanley: 17-18 years-old and Eugene’s older brother who struggles with his role as the “second man” of the house
Nora: a gorgeous 15-16-year-old cousin with dreams of becoming a dancer
Laurie: Nora’s younger sister (13-14 years old) who is pampered by her mother because of a “flutter” in her heart
Kate: 40ish; Eugene and Stanley’s mother, who keeps the family on an even keel
Blanche: Nora and Laurie’s mother; who have all came to live under the same roof since the passing of her husband
Jack: 45ish: The patriarch of the family who works very hard to support his family
For more information go to: www.riverbendplayers.org/auditions
Note: Riverbend Players is a not-for-profit 501c3 production company and does not pay its performers. Riverbend Players is committed to objective casting and does not consider factors of race, gender, age or ethnicity in casting except when such factors are required by the playwright.
