Auditions Night 2

We are two-thirds the way through auditions now and it's looking like the cast is taking shape. Summer is a tough season for auditions. Plays take a lot of work and people want to be able to head home after a long day at work, throw something on the BBQ, and bring in the end of the day. I don't blame them. But for that reason I am extra happy to see those who have turned out. There has been a great group of people sharing their talent and enthusiasm the last two nights. Tonight we will all come together one final time before the director Johanna Spencer and assistant director Nancy Fairchild make the tough choices. (I never envy directors on this front.)

Check back in to see who has been cast!

One Week Out

About this time next week, people across the valley are going to come together and take the stage. Audition time!

Here are the details:
Where: Albany Civic Theater (downtown Albany)
When: April 28, 29, 30 (it's suggested you be there all three nights.)
When (again): 7:30pm
Why: Because you're a veteran actor or an absolute newbie and you want to give it a whirl. I auditioned for the first time ever last year for a play and was surprised at how not scary auditions are. OK, so yes you do have to stand in front of a bunch of people and act but besides that no one is going to say, "Pretend to be a tree!" or "Now bark like a dog!" Auditions are full of supportive people who love acting. You don't have to prepare a monologue, you don't have to bring a head shot. Just bring you...and heat versatility clothing. Sometimes the theater is warm, sometimes it is cold. It's always a surprise.

Also, bring some bottled water. You'll be glad you have it.

The performances run July 11, 12, 13 (matinee), 17, 18, 19 2008

For more information go to http://albanycivic.org/0708_nickel_and_dimed.html

See you there!

Hello and Welcome!

Welcome to Nickel and Dimed (The Play)'s blog. This blog will chronicle the Albany Civic Theater's production of "Nickel and Dimed" by Joan Holden. This play is based on the book of the same name by Barbara Ehrenreich. The title says it all: "Nickel and Dimed- On (Not) Getting By in America."

The play follows our main character Barbara as she sets out to find if she can live on minimum wage. We watch as she tries waitressing, housecleaning, working retail and anything else she can do to just to survive. This play is less about her story and more about the stories of all those she represents who are just trying to get by in America.

Check back in often for more updates and make sure to audition April 28, 29 and 30 at Albany Civic Theater .