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Main Street Productions, Inc., 220 North Union Street, Westfield, IN (2025)

12/31/2024

CALLING ALL DIRECTORS! We are still in search of a holiday show for December 2026. If you are interested in directing our holiday show, please submit by January 31, 2025.

Comedies, dramas, musicals, and original scripts will be considered for their suitability to our audience demographic and our space. New and experienced directors are welcome. All prospective directors need to submit a resume detailing their directorial experience. For new directors, we require a general theatrical resume along with a letter of recommendation from an established director.

Please submit one copy of each script you would like to be considered to the email address available on the play submission form. For musical submissions, please include a copy of the cast recording. We will accept up to four submissions. You will receive a confirmation email when your submission(s) have been received.

NOTE: Each director is responsible for securing their team to handle properties, costume, hair/make-up, sound design and operation, light design and operation, set design and set build. MSP will handle public relations, advertising, and ticket sales.

Questions? Email [email protected]

For more information, including the submission form, please visit: westfieldplayhouse.org/show-submissions

12/28/2024

Main Street Productions announces auditions for the powerful Pulitzer Prize–winning play WIT by Margaret Edson. Directed by Eric Bryant & Becky Schlomann.

AUDITION INFORMATION

DATE AND TIME: February 11th and 12th, 7-9PM

LOCATION: The Basile Westfield Playhouse (220 North Union St. in Westfield). Please enter through the right-side doors at the front of the building. Auditions will be held upstairs.

HOW TO PREPARE: Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. Bring a theatre resume and headshot if you have them and a list of all conflicts between March 4 and June 8.

Those auditioning for the role of Vivian Bearing must memorize and prepare one of her monologues. Please email directors Eric Bryant & Becky Schlomann at [email protected] & [email protected] for a copy of the monologue.

NOTE: Please be advised that WIT contains intense scenes as well as adult situations and language. Intimacy direction will be provided. This production will not include nudity. For any questions and/or to request a sample of the script, please email the directors.

REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7-9:30 PM beginning March 4.

PERFORMANCE DATES: May 29 – June 8
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 7:30PM. Sunday shows begin at 2:30PM.

SHOW SYNOPSIS
Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English who has spent years studying and teaching the brilliant and difficult metaphysical sonnets of John Donne, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Her approach to the study of Donne: aggressively probing, intensely rational. But during the course of her illness—and her stint as a prize patient in an experimental chemotherapy program at a major teaching hospital—Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience. Winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

ROLES TO BE CAST
All roles are open. All ages are stage ages. Some roles will double. All body types, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities will be considered.

VIVIAN BEARING, Ph.D (stage age 50) - Vivian is a 17th-century poetry scholar receiving treatment for stage 4 ovarian cancer.

HARVEY KELEKIAN, M.D. (stage age 50) - Dr. Kelekian is chief of medical oncology at the University Hospital.

JASON POSNER, M.D. (stage age 28) - Jason is a former student of Vivian’s and a clinical fellow at the Medical Oncology branch managing her care. He is a current student of Dr. Kelekian.

SUSIE MONAHAN, R.N., B.S.N. (stage age 28) - Susie is Vivian's primary nurse.

E.M. ASHFORD, PH.D (stage age 80) - Ashford is professor emerita of English literature. She is Vivian's former graduate mentor.

MR. BEARING (stage age 70) - Mr. Bearing is Vivian's father.

TECHNICIANS (assistants in Vivian's care), STUDENTS (former students of Vivian's classes who appear in flashbacks), CODE TEAM (responsible for reviving patients), and FELLOWS (Jason's peers). These roles will double.

12/23/2024

Tickets are now available for our first production of 2025! Join us for the funny, heartwarming drama GEEZERS, opening February 6 at the Basile Westfield Playhouse! Directed by Lori Raffel.

Jack, a pathologically shy 27-year-old, begins a job helping seniors with their daily needs. But it's the "geezers" who wind up helping Jack. On his road to an epiphany, Jack learns to crawl—then walk, then fly—with a wise group of mentors guiding him along. A heartwarming drama about growth and wisdom, learning and loving, life and death.

12/21/2024

Performances of THE NATIVITY by Radiance Dance Company continue this afternoon and evening!

THE NATIVITY is an original neo-classical ballet filled with beauty and wonder. Join us for the final two performances today at 2pm or 6pm.

For tickets, visit radiancedance.org

12/20/2024

Together with director Lori Raffel, we are proud to announce the cast of GEEZERS, opening February 6 at the Basile Westfield Playhouse!

GINA... Brenna Whitaker
RAY... Duane Leatherman
JACK... Adrian Blackwell
EMILY... Wendy Brown
NEIL... Chris Otterman
KATE... Jen Otterman
JENNY... Debbie Underwood
YOUNG KATE... Alyssa Lay
YOUNG NEIL... David Shaul
YOUNG RAY... Mike Sosnowski

Tickets for this show will be available soon! Check back here for updates.

12/20/2024

Join us TONIGHT at 7pm for a special performance by Radiance Dance Company, hosted at the Basile Westfield Playhouse.

THE NATIVITY is an original neo-classical ballet filled with beauty and wonder. Three performances only!

For tickets, visit radiancedance.org

12/19/2024

Join us TOMORROW for a special performance by Radiance Dance Company, hosted at the Basile Westfield Playhouse.

THE NATIVITY is an original neo-classical ballet filled with beauty and wonder. Opening night is December 20 at 7pm!

Three performances only! For tickets, visit radiancedance.org

12/17/2024

AUDITIONS continue TONIGHT for the funny, heartwarming drama GEEZERS!

Monday, December 16 & Tuesday, December 17
7:00PM-9:00PM

Auditions will be held at the Basile Westfield Playhouse 220 N. Union Street, Westfield, IN 46074. Please enter through the front and proceed upstairs.

HOW TO PREPARE: A resume/ headshot would be appreciated, but it is not mandatory. If you have questions or would like a PDF of the script, email [email protected]

TECH WEEK: February 2-5, 2024

PERFORMANCE DATES:
February 6 - 16, 2024
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 pm
Sunday shows begin at 2:30 pm

SYNOPSIS:
GEEZERS introduces us to some beautiful and wonderful old people who are enjoying their golden years in a retirement home. Jack, a pathologically shy, 27-year-old man, begins a job there helping the seniors with their daily needs. But it's the "geezers" who wind up helping Jack. On his road to an epiphany, Jack learns from the old folks that he must break out of his comfort zone to achieve anything in life. Jack learns to crawl—then walk, then fly—with a wise group of mentors guiding him along. A funny, heartwarming drama about growth and wisdom, learning and loving, life and death.

ROLES TO BE CAST:
(All roles are open, and ages listed are stage age)

Main Characters
JACK (mid-20s) the key character and lead of the show. It’s a challenging role as Jack is in just about every scene. His anxiety sometimes makes it difficult for him to communicate.

GINA (35-45) a nurse practitioner director of nursing services; hard-edged as she takes her job seriously. Also a heavy role.

JENNY (40-55) a regular visitor to the facility to see Miss Emily. Jenny has only a few scenes, but she is important for her interactions with Emily.

The Geezers:
RAY– likes to sleep in the recliner, and he constantly carries his pillow with him as a companion. He drops in and out of conversations as he sleeps.

NEIL– an Air Force veteran who now walks with cane. A bit of a curmudgeon, he is quick-witted and likes to jab anyone within earshot.

KATE– former actress who never forgoes an opportunity to speak of her glory days. She runs the roost at the center, and looks to catch the eye of any breathing man who may be in the room.

EMILY– suffers from dementia, quietly watches many hours of TV, but has moments of great lucidity.

Young RAY, Young NEIL, and Young KATE (ages 20-27)– These three each tell the Geezer’s backstory in one long, dramatic scene with Jack.

To access the audition form, visit westfieldplayhouse.org/audition-notices

12/17/2024

AUDITIONS begin TONIGHT for the funny, heartwarming drama GEEZERS!

Monday, December 16 & Tuesday, December 17
7:00PM-9:00PM

Auditions will be held at the Basile Westfield Playhouse 220 N. Union Street, Westfield, IN 46074. Please enter through the front and proceed upstairs.

HOW TO PREPARE: A resume/ headshot would be appreciated, but it is not mandatory. If you have questions or would like a PDF of the script, email [email protected]

TECH WEEK: February 2-5, 2024

PERFORMANCE DATES:
February 6 - 16, 2024
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 pm
Sunday shows begin at 2:30 pm

SYNOPSIS:
GEEZERS introduces us to some beautiful and wonderful old people who are enjoying their golden years in a retirement home. Jack, a pathologically shy, 27-year-old man, begins a job there helping the seniors with their daily needs. But it's the "geezers" who wind up helping Jack. On his road to an epiphany, Jack learns from the old folks that he must break out of his comfort zone to achieve anything in life. Jack learns to crawl—then walk, then fly—with a wise group of mentors guiding him along. A funny, heartwarming drama about growth and wisdom, learning and loving, life and death.

ROLES TO BE CAST:
(All roles are open, and ages listed are stage age)

Main Characters
JACK (mid-20s) the key character and lead of the show. It’s a challenging role as Jack is in just about every scene. His anxiety sometimes makes it difficult for him to communicate.

GINA (35-45) a nurse practitioner director of nursing services; hard-edged as she takes her job seriously. Also a heavy role.

JENNY (40-55) a regular visitor to the facility to see Miss Emily. Jenny has only a few scenes, but she is important for her interactions with Emily.

The Geezers:
RAY– likes to sleep in the recliner, and he constantly carries his pillow with him as a companion. He drops in and out of conversations as he sleeps.

NEIL– an Air Force veteran who now walks with cane. A bit of a curmudgeon, he is quick-witted and likes to jab anyone within earshot.

KATE– former actress who never forgoes an opportunity to speak of her glory days. She runs the roost at the center, and looks to catch the eye of any breathing man who may be in the room.

EMILY– suffers from dementia, quietly watches many hours of TV, but has moments of great lucidity.

Young RAY, Young NEIL, and Young KATE (ages 20-27)– These three each tell the Geezer’s backstory in one long, dramatic scene with Jack.

To access the audition form, visit westfieldplayhouse.org/audition-notices

12/16/2024

THANK YOU to all those who came to support our holiday offering, GREETINGS! We wish you all a joyous holiday season.

The year is almost over, but there's still more to come this month at the Basile Westfield Playhouse!

UP NEXT AT THE PLAYHOUSE:

Auditions for GEEZERS begin TONIGHT!
Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17 from 7-9PM

For more information, visit westfieldplayhouse.org/audition-notices

Radiance Dance presents: THE NATIVITY
December 20 at 7PM
December 21 at 2PM
December 21 at 6PM

Tickets at westfieldplayhouse.org/special-events

📸: Indy Ghost Light

12/16/2024

AUDITIONS begin TOMORROW for the funny, heartwarming drama GEEZERS!

Monday, December 16 & Tuesday, December 17
7:00PM-9:00PM

Auditions will be held at the Basile Westfield Playhouse 220 N. Union Street, Westfield, IN 46074. Please enter through the front and proceed upstairs.

HOW TO PREPARE: A resume/ headshot would be appreciated, but it is not mandatory. If you have questions or would like a PDF of the script, email [email protected]

TECH WEEK: February 2-5, 2024

PERFORMANCE DATES:
February 6 - 16, 2024
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 pm
Sunday shows begin at 2:30 pm

SYNOPSIS:
GEEZERS introduces us to some beautiful and wonderful old people who are enjoying their golden years in a retirement home. Jack, a pathologically shy, 27-year-old man, begins a job there helping the seniors with their daily needs. But it's the "geezers" who wind up helping Jack. On his road to an epiphany, Jack learns from the old folks that he must break out of his comfort zone to achieve anything in life. Jack learns to crawl—then walk, then fly—with a wise group of mentors guiding him along. A funny, heartwarming drama about growth and wisdom, learning and loving, life and death.

ROLES TO BE CAST:
(All roles are open, and ages listed are stage age)

Main Characters
JACK (mid-20s) the key character and lead of the show. It’s a challenging role as Jack is in just about every scene. His anxiety sometimes makes it difficult for him to communicate.

GINA (35-45) a nurse practitioner director of nursing services; hard-edged as she takes her job seriously. Also a heavy role.

JENNY (40-55) a regular visitor to the facility to see Miss Emily. Jenny has only a few scenes, but she is important for her interactions with Emily.

The Geezers:
RAY– likes to sleep in the recliner, and he constantly carries his pillow with him as a companion. He drops in and out of conversations as he sleeps.

NEIL– an Air Force veteran who now walks with cane. A bit of a curmudgeon, he is quick-witted and likes to jab anyone within earshot.

KATE– former actress who never forgoes an opportunity to speak of her glory days. She runs the roost at the center, and looks to catch the eye of any breathing man who may be in the room.

EMILY– suffers from dementia, quietly watches many hours of TV, but has moments of great lucidity.

Young RAY, Young NEIL, and Young KATE (ages 20-27)– These three each tell the Geezer’s backstory in one long, dramatic scene with Jack.

To access the audition form, visit westfieldplayhouse.org/audition-notices

12/15/2024

We're feeling a little "Bah humbug!" at the thought of closing our holiday show today. So don't miss it!

GREAT NEWS! Bring someone to the show-- a benefactor has offered to buy their ticket! After you purchase your ticket, just tell the box office person to “Put the second ticket on Bill’s tab". Merry Christmas from Main Street Productions!

Get your tickets for today's 2:30pm matinee at the box office, or online at westfieldplayhouse.org/showstickets

📸: Indy Ghost Light

12/14/2024

This holiday season, come see something a little different. Don't miss GREETINGS!, a show that is a "wacky clashing-of-worlds romcom. And truth be told, it is funny, but that rather distracts from some of the incredibly erudite observations this play makes about life, religion, society, and how we treat each other" (Rob Slaven of Indy Ghost Light).

GREAT NEWS! Bring someone to the show-- a benefactor has offered to buy their ticket! After you purchase your ticket, just tell the box office person to “Put the second ticket on Bill’s tab". Merry Christmas from Main Street Productions!

Only two chances remain! Get your tickets at the box office, or online at westfieldplayhouse.org/showstickets

📸: Indy Ghost Light

12/14/2024

Join us this holiday season for a special performance by Radiance Dance Company, hosted at the Basile Westfield Playhouse.

THE NATIVITY is an original neo-classical ballet filled with beauty and wonder. Opening night is December 20 at 7pm!

Three performances only! For tickets, visit radiancedance.org

12/13/2024

Thanks for the holiday haunt, Indy Ghost Light!
🎄👻📸

Get your tickets for tonight's performance at westfieldplayhouse.org/showstickets

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