HisStory

by Hilary Bluestein-Lyons

January 8 - February 6, 2027 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm
Sundays Jan 24 & 31 @ 2:00pm

It’s 150 years in the future and only women exist. A couple (an artist and a geneticist) are pregnant with their first child and have gathered the family together to announce the good news. Just before the guests arrive, the couple learns some earth-shattering news about the baby that may change the course of history.

Director Judy Reeves is seeking cast members to fill 7 roles.

Auditions

Sunday, November 8 @ 2:00pm
Monday, November 9 @ 7:30pm

Auditions are held at Theatre Suburbia (5201 Mitchelldale St, Suite A3) on Sunday afternoon and Monday evening following the opening of the prior show. Sign in starts one hour prior to start.

Auditions are open to the public and consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring your resume and headshot if you have them. If not, we have audition forms and a camera. Those cast are required to become a member of the theatre.

Everyone who auditions will receive a complimentary ticket for two to the current production. Additionally, those cast will receive a complimentary ticket for two to their show.

Read through generally occurs the Tuesday or Wednesday following auditions. Full rehearsals normally start the following Monday and run through the opening of the show.

Rehearsals are usually Monday through Thursday evenings, as well as on Fridays once the previous show closes. Additionally, there may be pick up rehearsals on the two Thursdays following opening.

Character Breakdown

Director Judy Reeves is seeking cast members to fill 7 roles.

Emet ( F | mid 20s )

An artist. Married to Charlotte. She is pregnant with her first child. Caucasian.

Charlotte ( F | mid 20s )

A geneticist. Married to Emet. Black.

Helene ( F | early 20s )

A grad student. Snarky, asexual, single by choice, anti population growth. Emet’s sister. Caucasian.

Greta ( F | mid - late 50s )

Emet and Helene’s mom. Hippyish, co-owner of an antique store with her wife, Justine. Caucasian.

Kainani ( F | mid - late 50s )

Charlotte’s mom. Always poised and professional. Black.

Robin ( F | mid - late 50s )

An immigration attorney. Warm and caring. Kainani’s partner. They’ve been together for about a year. Any ethnicity, but preferably Black.

Fluffy ( F )

A computer voice

Stick around after the Sunday audition. Theatre Suburbia directors will conduct a short workshop to help you improve your auditioning skills.

Want to get involved, but not sure on stage is the place for you? Theatre Suburbia is always looking for volunteers to help out with a variety of things.

Feel free to drop by the theatre during auditions to get a feel for the place, meet others involved here and get more information.

Cast & Crew

Judy Reeves

Judy Reeves

Director