Butterflies Are Free will be directed by Katie Lahman. Auditions are on August 17 from 1-4pm at the Embassy Theatre; no appointment needed. Please note, the role of Don Baker has already been cast.
TECH WEEK: Nov 9-13
SHOW DATES: Nov 14 - 16, 21-23
SUMMARY:
Young Don Baker, hero of his mother's Donny Dark books for children, has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother following his every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment in Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his kooky neighbor, the sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Baker's controlling instincts go into overdrive, with hilariously touching results.
Butterflies Are Free premiered on Broadway at the Booth Theatre on October 21, 1969. Directed by Milton Katselas, the production starred Keir Dullea, Eileen Heckart, Blythe Danner and Michael Glaser. A 1972 film adaptation starred Goldie Hawn, Eileen Heckart and Edward Albert.
CHARACTERS:
Don Baker (PRECAST)
Jill Tanner - young enough and pretty enough that she can afford to be reckless in her decisions and relationships. She is fascinated by and attracted to Don. There is real chemistry between them, but her flighty nature rebels against the idea that Don could tie her down to a life she is ill-equipped to lead.
Mrs. Baker - Don’s overbearing but well-meaning mother. She does not approve of him moving away from home to New York. It is as big a step for her to let her son live independently as it is for Don to actually be living on his own. She is abrupt and controlling, but ultimately this is because she has her son’s best interests at heart.
Ralph Austin - the director of Jill’s new show. He is more than thrilled to have the amorous attentions of the pretty young girl. He is excited to meet Don after everything Jill has told him about Don’s life. Ralph is unaware of the effect his words and presence have on everyone in the apartment when he shows up late at night with Jill.
Content Issues: Sexual talk and relationships, limited clothing, language
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