Postville
by Last Act Theater Company
Apr. 05 - Apr. 06 (2016)
Inspired by true events, Postville is the story of what happens when a group of Hasidic Jews purchase a defunct meatpacking plant in a struggling Iowa town with the intent of converting it into a kosher facility. At first, the locals think their problems are over, but an epic culture clash ensues that turns the American melting pot into a pressure cooker that explodes. Script by Don Fried, based on book by Stephen G. Bloom.
Auditions April 5-6, 2016
Time: 7-9 p.m., by appointment
April 5: Austin Public Library Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. (click for map)
April 6: Austin Public Library Pleasant Hill Branch, 211 E. William Cannon Drive (click for map)
Last Act Theatre Company needs multi-ethnic talent for our upcoming production of Postville, by Don Fried. Send your headshot, resume, and the role(s) you'd like to be considered for to info@lastacttheater.com. We will reply with an audition slot and sides for those we'd like to see. Characters:
Gabe (white male, 50s-70s) – mayor of Postville and semi-retired feed-store owner, he’s a one man welcoming committee for everyone new to town.
Rhonda (white female, 40s-50s) – owns and runs the local newspaper, which makes her part-gossip, part-hardass.
Ray (white male, 60s+) – a cattle farmer who’ll be working till the day he dies. Crabby personality, takes everything as a personal affront.
Katie (white female, 20s-30s) – a waitress and single mom, who tries hard but doesn’t have much in the way of guts.
Avram (Hasidic Jewish male, open age) – an entrepreneur, a know-it-all, and a smartass.
Moishe (Hasidic Jewish male, open age) – Rabbi, kosher butcher, well-meaning but beholden to tradition
Chanah (Hasidic Jewish female, 30s) – Moishe’s wife, cheery and ambitious, in spite of her conservative heritage. Actor may double as a Postville local, interacting with the audience in character. (Please note any improv experience.)
Jonathan (non-practicing Jewish male, 30s-40s) – a reporter and journalism teacher at a nearby university, tries to appease everyone
Voydan (Ukranian male, 20s-40s) – an immigrant who personifies the entrepreneurial spirit. Actor will double as a Postville local, and will interact with audience in character, so should have strong improv skills.
Arcadia (Hispanic female, 20s-30s) – an immigrant from Honduras, elated at the opportunity to work 80+ hours a week to make a better life for herself. Actor may double as a Postville local, interacting with audience in character. (Please note any improv experience.)
