Description:

In its second year, this festival celebrates the work of Alice Gerstenberg, an early 20th century playwright from Chicago and champion of the Little Theatre Movement. Last year, 3 of her works were presented in the living room of an early 20th century mansion to audiences over the course of 3 performances

This year, in a similar site specific setting, directors and actors will have one day to create theatrical pieces based on Gerstenberg's text in preparation for two evening performances. Creative teams may be faithful to the text, they may adapt, they may devise, etc. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided, but we unfortunately cannot offer pay at this time. All rehearsal and performances will be at Berger Park Cultural Center (6205 N Sheridan Road). Performances are free to the public.

SCHEDULE: OCTOBER 6th
9:30-10AM Arrival/Breakfast
10:AM Introductions
10:30AM Rehearsal
12:30PM Lunch
1:15PM Rehearsal
4:15PM Tech/Run Through
5:15PM Dinner
6:00PM SHOW #1
6:45PM Break
7:30PM SHOW #2
8:15PM End of Day!

PLAYS/ROLES

OVERTONES directed by Corinne Hastings
HARRIET, a rich, jealous woman in a loveless marriage. Late 20s-40s. Any race.
HETTY, Harriet's primal self, her id. Any gender, any race. Seeking performers comfortable with movement and devising.
MARGARET, a poor, jealous woman, recently back in the US from living in Europe. Late 20s-40s. Any race.
MAGGIE, Margaret's primal self, her id. Any gender, any race. Seeking performers comfortable with movement and devising.

THE ILLUMINATI IN DRAMA LIBRE directed by Brittany Gillespie
Two roles: HE and SHE
HE and SHE: Any Age; Any Race. Characters who tap into their full range of emotions and feel free to make whirlwind entrances.
Looking for actors with good comedic timing, comfortable with lots of physicality, and familiarity with Absurdist texts.

HE SAID, SHE SAID directed by Alyssa Vera Ramos
DIANA CHESBROUGH, a society girl
ENID HALDEMAN, her friend
FELIX Haldeman, her husband
MRS. CYRUS PACKARD, their friend

Actors of all ages, races, gender identities, sizes, types, etc are encouraged to apply. Directors are open to casting outside of character descriptions.