by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee
Adapted from the novel by Patrick Dennis
directed by Michele Leigh
produced by Lou Okell
stage manager Rob Kruzykowski
lighting design Caroline Stanton
sound design Bill Sopchak
Free Senior Citizen Preview on Thursday, June 25 at 8PM
Shows June 26 - July 18 on Friday & Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM (No shows on July 3 or 4)
Auntie Mame tells the story of the enduring bond between Patrick Dennis and his vivacious Auntie Mame. When ten-year-old Patrick is orphaned in 1928, he moves from Chicago to the dazzling world of his eccentric aunt in New York City. Mame, a spirited socialite, lives life with unbridled enthusiasm. Through all her escapades her unwavering devotion to Patrick, and his to her, shines through. Auntie Mame teaches Patrick the value of being yourself and living life to the fullest: "Life is a banquet, and most poor sons-of-bitches are starving to death!"
Reserved seating tickets are $25 adults/$20 seniors & students
by Kate Hamill
directed by Pippa Walton
AUDITIONS Monday & Tuesday, July 13 & 14 at 7 PM
Senior Citizen Preview on Thursday, Sept 17 at 8PM
Shows Sept 18 - Oct 10 on Friday & Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM
When your survival is at stake...will you be able to distinguish the monster from the man? Both terrifying and riotous, Kate Hamill’s imaginative, gender-bending "feminist revenge fantasy" is like no Dracula you've ever seen—exploring the nature of predators and reinventing the story as a smart, disquieting, darkly comic drama. Hamill's signature style and postmodern wit upends this familiar tale of Victorian vampires—driving a stake through the heart of toxic masculinity.
Reserved seating tickets are $25 adults/$20 seniors & students
Summer Spotlight:
YOUTH: Guys & Dolls / TEEN: Chicago, teen edition
Classes begin on Monday, July 6, 2026 and rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday from 10 am to 1 pm for YOUTH and from 2 pm to 4 pm for TEENS. Youth performances of Guys & Dolls are July 31, Aug. 1 & 2. Teen performances of Chicago, teen edition are August 7, 8 & 9. Scholarships available on request.
Tuition is $385 per student and scholarships are available on request. Show tickets are $15 general/$10 students & seniors
Spotlight is a theatre program for youth ages 7 to 17 led by Beth Bonnabeau. The teen program is designed for high school and college students. It is underwritten by Brookfield Theatre to keep costs low and to make theatre education accessible to all.
Beth has been a childrens theatre educator/director since the early 90's. She received her BA in Theatre in 1989 from SUNY Plattsburgh where she served as President of Alpha Psi Omega, a National Theatre Honors Fraternity, and Vice President of the College Theatre Association. Beth discovered her passion for childrens theatre early. She taught and directed at many local theatres, schools and dance studios and is thrilled to be bringing her very specific skill set to Brookfield Theatre. Beth is known for creating safe spaces for children to express themselves and discover the joys of being part of a family of actors...a "no judgement zone" where young people are free to stretch their imaginations and creativity to the max!
Current Covid-19 protocols will be adhered to by our fully vaccinated staff. For more information, please email: brookfieldtheatrect@gmail.com
The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Inc. is an all volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing quality live performances and creative opportunities, rooted in cultural equity, to the Brookfield region. The regular season of shows is chosen to provide a meaningful and entertaining experience that will appeal to a wide ranging audience. Additional workshops and special events are added throughout the year. The Spotlight Program is a low-cost learning experience for young performers. It includes free mentorships for student directors and tuition assistance as needed. Along with live & virtual performances, Brookfield Theatre offers a gallery space for area artists to show their work and provide more depth to the cultural experience. We finish the year with our annual Paddy Awards to honor and thank our supporters and volunteers!
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Brookfield Theatre announces open auditions for
by Kate Hamill
Based on the novel by Bram Stoker
directed by Pippa Walton
produced by Lou Okell & Andres Idrovo
stage manager Oran Matheson
lighting design Lulu DeSalvio
sound design Mason Sacco
AUDITIONS Monday & Tuesday, July 13 & 14 starting at 7 pm at the theatre. Callbacks as needed.
Show Dates Sept 17 - Oct 11 on Friday & Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM
THE STORY
When your survival is at stake...will you be able to distinguish the monster from the man? Both terrifying and riotous, Kate Hamill's imaginative, gender-bending "feminist revenge fantasy" is like no Dracula you’ve ever seen—exploring the nature of predators and reinventing the story as a smart, disquieting, darkly comic drama. Hamill's signature style and postmodern wit upends this familiar tale of Victorian vampires—driving a stake through the heart of toxic masculinity.
"Delicious...a feminist romp...a powerful argument for the full humanity of women in our culture....The world women inhabit in this loose, rollicking adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel is frightening precisely because it's not so different from our own..."
—The New York Times
"Marvelous....A timely spin on Stoker for the MeToo era...crisply wrought...Ms. Hamill has given us a tremendously entertaining DRACULA that has GREAT BIG HIT stamped all over it...she has unlimited talent."
—Wall Street Journal
CASTING 9 Actors - Age range and genders are suggested
1. DOCTOR VAN HELSING — F 40s+. American. A female vampire hunter. She takes no crap from anybody. She is badass – and 19th century men do not, as a rule, appreciate it.
2. MINA HARKER — F 20s-30s. Very smart. Caring. Loyal. Wants to do the right thing.
3. LUCY WESTENRA — F 20s-30s. Bright, funny, vivacious, playful, and mischievous.
4. MARILLA — F 20s-30s. A vampire. More animal than human.
5. DRUSILLA — F 20s-30s. A vampire. More animal than human.
6. RENFIELD — F Any age. A madwoman. Worships Dracula. Believes that if she can earn his approval, she will be free.
7. DRACULA — M 30s – 50s. A physically imposing man. He is…. extremely confident. Strong. Funny. Charming. Sexy. You’d like him, reader – no, really, you would.
8. JONATHAN HARKER — M 20s-40s. A nice man. A truly decent man. A lawyer; a man of letters; a slight man; a slightly fussy man. If being unkind, one could say he’s delicate.
9. DOCTOR GEORGE SEWARD — M 30s – 40s. The head physician of a lunatic asylum.
SIDES:
Dracula monologue - Dracula.pdf
Dracula / Jonthan - Dracula-Jonathan.pdf
Jonathan monologue - Jonathan.pdf
Van Helsing / Seward - VanHelsing-Seward.pdf
Van Helsing / Lucy - Lucy-Vanhelsing.pdf
Lucy / Mina - Lucy-Mina.pdf
Mina / Jonathan - Mina-Jonathan.pdf
Renfield / Seward - Renfield-Seward.pdf
Please bring a current headshot or photo and All schedule conflicts. Rehearsals will be scheduled based on reported conflicts.
Brookfield Theatre is committed to inclusive casting and is looking for actors with a passion for storytelling. Roles are described to inform actors regarding costuming and role content.
Brookfield Theatre's audition form may be filled out on-line at JOTFORM - https://form.jotform.com/261238629403154 or download a pdf at https://brookfieldtheatre.org/BTheatre_Audition.pdf
Audition forms will also be available at the theatre.
For more information, email BrookfieldTheatreCT@gmail.com
See you at auditions!
Brookfield Theatre is a 501(c)(3) all volunteer non-profit arts organization dedicated to producing the highest quality live quality live performances and creative opportunities, rooted in cultural equity, to the Brookfield region. No experience is necessary and all are welcome to audition. We strongly encourage performers of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to audition for our shows.
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