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Most productions at The Forst Inn are cast through an open audition call. In some cases, specific roles are filled by direct invitation or prior arrangement.
A Few Things about Performing at The Forst Inn
Actors and technical staff for performances are compensated based on total paid attendance. Thus, compensation varies depending on the size of the production ensemble and total sales. Since we are new, we are still developing a track record with which to estimate stipends. Generally, a production includes a minimum guaranteed stipend of at least $200. Specific estimates are included in the audition notices.
Production ensembles are required to arrive 90 minutes prior to the performance and are asked to assist with minor house setup and house clean up for each performance.
Rehearsals are scheduled to meet the needs of the individual production and are generally held on Sunday-Thursday evenings. Unless otherwise arranged, rehearsals are at the theatre in Tisch Mills.
Forst Inn Underground productions have the same framework as regular main season productions with a few exceptions. They are rehearsed over a longer period and then perform around the margins of other events. Underground productions will tend to rehearse only once or twice per week and then tend to perform on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings.
Questions may be directed to Michael Sheeks at michael@forstinn.com.
A Few Things about Performing at The Forst Inn
Actors and technical staff for performances are compensated based on total paid attendance. Thus, compensation varies depending on the size of the production ensemble and total sales. Since we are new, we are still developing a track record with which to estimate stipends. Generally, a production includes a minimum guaranteed stipend of at least $200. Specific estimates are included in the audition notices.
Production ensembles are required to arrive 90 minutes prior to the performance and are asked to assist with minor house setup and house clean up for each performance.
Rehearsals are scheduled to meet the needs of the individual production and are generally held on Sunday-Thursday evenings. Unless otherwise arranged, rehearsals are at the theatre in Tisch Mills.
Forst Inn Underground productions have the same framework as regular main season productions with a few exceptions. They are rehearsed over a longer period and then perform around the margins of other events. Underground productions will tend to rehearse only once or twice per week and then tend to perform on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings.
Questions may be directed to Michael Sheeks at michael@forstinn.com.
Auditions for Dinner With Friends
Location: The Forst Stage, Tisch Mills WI
Dates & Time: Saturday, April 14, 2PM-3:30PM (or) Tuesday, April 17, 7:00PM-8:30PM
Prepare a dramatic monologue of one minute or less. You will also be reading scenes from the script.
Regular staging rehearsals will be evenings , primarily Sunday-Thursday, during the weeks of April 23-May 24.
Performances are May 25-June 10 as follows:
May 25, 26; June 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Position includes small stipend tied to attendance.
Roles Available for two men and two women of “middle-age”.
Location: The Forst Stage, Tisch Mills WI
Dates & Time: Saturday, April 14, 2PM-3:30PM (or) Tuesday, April 17, 7:00PM-8:30PM
Prepare a dramatic monologue of one minute or less. You will also be reading scenes from the script.
Regular staging rehearsals will be evenings , primarily Sunday-Thursday, during the weeks of April 23-May 24.
Performances are May 25-June 10 as follows:
May 25, 26; June 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Position includes small stipend tied to attendance.
Roles Available for two men and two women of “middle-age”.
Auditions for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Location: The Forst Stage, Tisch Mills WI
Dates & Time: Sunday, April 15 @ 12:00 (or) Monday, April 16 @ 7:00
Callbacks will be scheduled as needed.
Prepare a musical number of 16-32 bars from musical theatre. Preferably comic. Bring sheet music for an accompanist.
Music rehearsals and pre-staging work will be scheduled according to availability during the weeks of April 22-May 26. Regular staging rehearsals will be evenings , primarily Sunday-Thursday, during the weeks of May 27-June 21. Some rehearsals may be held in Manitowoc.
Roles are compensated with a small stipend.
Performances are June 22-July 22 as follows:
June 22, 23, 29, 30; July 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22.
Roles Available:
(Note that some roles double into unlisted minor characters.)
Swing - One actor will be cast as a swing to cover performance conflicts.
Chip Tolentino
An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment.
Logainne Schwartzandgrunenierre (schwartzy)
Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year.
Leaf Coneybear
The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance.
William Barfee
A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous "Magic Foot" method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive.
Marcy Park
The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, baton twirling, and/or whatever special gifts you can find in your casting pool.
Olive Ostrovsky
A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms.
Rona Lisa Peretti
The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children, but she can be very stern when it comes to dealing with Vice Principal Panch and his feelings for her. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward.
Douglas Panch
The Vice Principle. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. There was an "incident" at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in "a better place" now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections.
Mitch Mahoney
The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better.
Location: The Forst Stage, Tisch Mills WI
Dates & Time: Sunday, April 15 @ 12:00 (or) Monday, April 16 @ 7:00
Callbacks will be scheduled as needed.
Prepare a musical number of 16-32 bars from musical theatre. Preferably comic. Bring sheet music for an accompanist.
Music rehearsals and pre-staging work will be scheduled according to availability during the weeks of April 22-May 26. Regular staging rehearsals will be evenings , primarily Sunday-Thursday, during the weeks of May 27-June 21. Some rehearsals may be held in Manitowoc.
Roles are compensated with a small stipend.
Performances are June 22-July 22 as follows:
June 22, 23, 29, 30; July 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22.
Roles Available:
(Note that some roles double into unlisted minor characters.)
Swing - One actor will be cast as a swing to cover performance conflicts.
Chip Tolentino
An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment.
Logainne Schwartzandgrunenierre (schwartzy)
Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year.
Leaf Coneybear
The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance.
William Barfee
A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous "Magic Foot" method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive.
Marcy Park
The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, baton twirling, and/or whatever special gifts you can find in your casting pool.
Olive Ostrovsky
A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms.
Rona Lisa Peretti
The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children, but she can be very stern when it comes to dealing with Vice Principal Panch and his feelings for her. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward.
Douglas Panch
The Vice Principle. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. There was an "incident" at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in "a better place" now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections.
Mitch Mahoney
The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better.
The 39 Steps, by Barlow & Buchan
Performances: August 3 – 26
Auditions: May 29, 30 (Tentative)
Roles: 3m/1w
Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up, by Jans, Powers & Quinn
Performances: September 21 – October 14
Auditions: August 6, 7 (Tentative)
Roles: 6m/8f
Performances: August 3 – 26
Auditions: May 29, 30 (Tentative)
Roles: 3m/1w
Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up, by Jans, Powers & Quinn
Performances: September 21 – October 14
Auditions: August 6, 7 (Tentative)
Roles: 6m/8f
