A play conceived, adapted, and arranged by Charles Aidman. Music and
lyrics by Naomi Caryl Hirshhorn and Charles Aidman. Directed by Joseph
Wright. Courtesy of Samuel French.
Run Dates: July 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25 and 26, 2014.
Audition Dates: May 17 & 18, 2014. 2:00 p.m.
Needs: Flexible Casting, minimum 3 men, various ages, 3 women, various ages, plus 1 male guitarist
In the village of Spoon River, Illinois, those inhabitants now
"sleeping, sleeping, on the hill" are given one final opportunity to
speak to the living by way of their own epitaphs. In more than 60
characterizations and vignettes, along with fetching ballads and
historic popular song, it becomes clear that these townspeople --
neighbors, friends, lovers, family members, and even murderers -- saw
each other very differently. Unhindered by the everyday facades of early
20th-century life, their stories are honest, confident, and free of
shame. Discover their secrets, heartaches, and regrets; sympathize with
their love and loss; laugh with their foibles and foolish adventures;
journey through the history their lives created together.
Rating: All audiences.
For questions, contact Joseph Wright.
stagecoachtheatre@gmail.com
www.stagecoachtheatre.com