Directed by Katie D’Arcey and Faith Pham
The Marshmallow Incident
Based on the book The Marshmallow Incident by Judi Barrett and Ron Barrett, this production will encompass the visual and thematic brilliance of it’s original creators, with an original score by local recording artist Sean Mendelson, and a script adaptation by Playful People Artistic Director Katie D’Arcey. This is guaranteed to be a sugary sweet, gooey, squishy, and exciting production!
The Marshmallow Incident occurred a very long time ago… in the towns of Left and Right. The towns were separated by a dotted yellow line, guarded by the Ambidextrous Knights of the Dotted Yellow Line, whose sole mission in life was to make sure that nobody crossed that dotted yellow line. Though no one knows who put the line there, or why, the people of the two towns would not acknowledge each other due to their differences. But a questioning young apprentice Knight might just be able to change a few minds. With a colorful cast of villagers from the two towns and the Ambidextrous Knights, a chaotic battle of marshmallows ensues upon the stage when the line is accidentally crossed!
Squishy Cast – Ages 12-15
Gooey Cast – Family Cast **Ages 15+
**Younger actors are welcome with Parent or Guardian participation
Directed by Katie D’Arcey and Faith Pham
Vocal Direction by Maureen Driggs (Teen Cast) and Brian Kemper (Family Cast)
Choreography by Mary Theresa Capriles
REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES
This does NOT mean that all actors will be called every day each week. Any conflicts (standing appointments, trips, etc.) need to be noted in the “conflicts” area of registration. A full rehearsal schedule will be provided after casting that will tell which actors are rehearsing on what day.
REHEARSALS:
Begin February 28, 2024
Squishy Cast (Teen) rehearses:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-6:30pm and Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm
Gooey Cast (Family) rehearses:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-9:00pm and Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm
Note: ALL participants must be available every day of tech week:
TECH WEEK REHEARSALS (MANDATORY) are May 13-17, 2024
Monday 5/13 – BOTH CASTS 5:00-9:00pm
Tuesday 5/14 – GOOEY CAST 5:00-9:00pm
Wednesday 5/15 – SQUISHY CAST 4:00-8:00pm
Thursday 5/16 – GOOEY CAST 5:00-9:00pm
Friday 5/17 – SQUISHY CAST 4:00-8:00pm
PERFORMANCES:
May 18-26, 2024
Squishy Cast (Teen)
Saturday 5/18 at 7:00pm
Sunday 5/19 at 6:00pm
Thursday 5/23 at 7:00pm
Saturday 5/25 at 2:00pm
Sunday 5/26 at 1:00pm
Gooey Cast (Family)
Saturday 5/18 at 2:00pm
Sunday 5/19 at 1:00pm
Wednesday 5/22 at 7:00pm
Friday 5/24 at 7:00pm
Saturday 5/25 at 7:00pm
REGISTRATION is OPEN
Registration is open to ages 12+
Face masks are optional at rehearsals.
Participants may have the option to perform unmasked. This is subject to change, as required by current county conditions.
For the most up to date information, please refer to our requirements and policies at this link.
To complete your registration, please complete the required supplemental form via: https://forms.gle/G6RR8kCYeAQqQBEBA
NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION
** If you have previously registered for one of our productions using our registration system most of your information will be in the system.
- Actor information (name, birthdate, allergies/medical conditions, t-shirt size)
- Email contact for at least one family member. Please be ready to provide email address for any family member that will want cast updates.
- Rehearsal Availability – which day(s) actor is available/unavailable for rehearsal and specific conflict dates for days where actor is available but has a conflict.
- No conflicts allowed during Tech/Show week
PARTICIPATION HOURS
For each participating cast member, 15 hours of adult volunteer work is required (25 hours for two cast members/35 hours for three).
If unable to fulfill hours of participation, a buyout option is available after registration. Late buyout payments will have a 20% late fee added on.
Information on Job Choices will be communicated to registered participants when it becomes available.
AUDITION DATES AND REQUIREMENTS
Open to Ages 12+
Auditions will be held in person at the Historic Hoover Theater studios.
Video auditions will be accepted.
AUDITION DATES:
Monday, February 12 & Tuesday, February 13, 2024
HOW TO AUDITION
Information coming soon.