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(Posted: 2/2/12)

Wonder of the World
Performances: May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19
by David Lindsay Abaire
Directed by Kaleo Bird

Date and Time: Sat. Feb. 11th, 6pm-10pm, and Thurs. Feb. 16th 6pm-10pm

Synopsis: 
 
Cass makes a discovery about her husband, Kip, that makes her question her whole life since they met. She hops a bus to Niagara Falls, pulls out a list of all the things she gave up accomplishing when she married Kip, and begins checking them off! Her quirky list includes: "Go on The Newlywed Game", "Eat venison", "Have sex with a bell-hop." and goes on from there. In the process of finding enlightenment, Cass, be-friends a darkly funny, suicidal alcoholic, a romantic tour boat captain and a pair of bickering detectives. Hilarity ensues as she tries to keep from going over the falls!
 
"People in psychic pain have never agonized so hilariously as in David Lindsay-Abaire's revved-up, joyously zany play." - The Washington Post

Audition Requirements: 
To make an appointment please send headshot and resume to Kaleo Bird at: kaleo.bird@gmail.com (put Wonder of the World in the subject line)
Please prepare a 1-2 minute comic monologue and be prepared to read sides from the script.
Casting: 3M, 4W (doubling)

Cass Harris: a woman in her 30s, anxious to start a new life

Kip Harris: Her husband also in his 30s

Lois Coleman: a little older than Cass, an alcoholic with a barrel

Karla: a woman in her 60s, in his 60s, a dabbler     
          
Glen: Her husband,in his 60s, a dabbler   

Barbara, Helicopter pilot, Waitresses, and Janie: all played by one actress

Captain Mike: 30s, captain of Maid of the Mist.

Rehearsals: Three weeknight evening rehearsals and one weekend rehearsal per week; March 12th -May 4th.
A small stipend will be available at the end of the run.