Written by LIZA BIRKENMEIER
Co-Directed by BIRDIE LA BARRE and SIMONE LAPIERRE
It’s 1983, the evening before Dr. Sally Ride’s historic space flight. Hundreds of miles from the launch, a group of women with passionate opinions and no opportunities sit on a sweltering St. Louis rooftop watching life pass them by. Their uncharted desires bump up against American norms of sex and power in this intimate snapshot of queer anti-heroines.
Performances: January 24 - February 8, 2025
General auditions will be held on December 10th and December 11th from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Evjue theater.
Callbacks, if needed, will be held on December 12th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Evjue theater.
Those auditioning will perform sides from Dr. Ride and an additional monologue. You are welcome to bring your own monologue or choose from one we provide. You should also be prepared to sing 30 seconds of a pop song or musical theater song of your choice, acapella.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for moving around in.
Meet the characters of Dr. Ride's American Beach House!
Harriet - 20s-30s, female-identifying. “Grumpier than usual, tired of herself”.
Matilda - 20s-30s, female-identifying. “Focal point of most parties”. Should be a confident singer, & can do a few light accents (Irish & Russian). Those who would like to be considered for this role should be prepared to sing 30-60 seconds of their favorite pop, country, or musical theatre song acapella at the audition.
Meg - 20s-30s, female-identifying. “Loves metal music because it’s a burden to be this smart”.
Norma - 50s-70s, female-identifying. “A martyr for building maintenance”.
All roles are open at all ethnicities, backgrounds, and abilities. Queer (and particularly Sapphic) actors are encouraged to audition.
