Geezers

by Tommy Lee Johnston

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Audition Dates:  

Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

 

Auditions will be held at the Basile Westfield Playhouse 220 N. Union Street, Westfield, IN 46074.  

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How to Prepare:

Auditioners will be asked to read selections from the script.  A resume/ headshot would be appreciated, but is not mandatory.

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If you have questions or would like a PDF of the script, please inquire to: linesbylori1@aol.

 

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals will mostly be on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings with a couple of Saturday rehearsals. 

Tech week: February 2-5, 2024.

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Performance Dates: 

February 6 - 16, 2025

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 pm. Sunday shows begin at 2:30 pm.

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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.

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Roles to be cast: 

Main Characters:

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

• Jenny (age 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 (stage age 20-27)– These three each tell the Geezer’s backstory in one long, dramatic scene with Jack.