Sunday, December 1st | 3-7 pm
Synopsis
THE RAINMAKER is a Romantic Comedy. A classic story of faith, hope and dreams. At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West, we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her becoming an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. Lizzy is a plain girl indeed. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her off, but without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat. Suddenly there appears a man called Starbuck, who claims to be a rainmaker. He promises to bring rain for $100. The bet is on. While the men are busy with antics they've agreed to, the Rainmaker turns his magic on Lizzy, who has lost all hope. Love comes and so does the rain. Awards, Accolades, Adaptations:THE RAINMAKER was adapted into the popular 1956 film starring Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn.
Author
N. Richard Nash
Director
Diedra Celeste Miranda
Playing Dates
March 20, 2025 - April 26, 2025
Rehearsal Begins
January 20th, 2025
Audition Overview
Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. PDFs of audition sides are available for download on thie audition site. Bring a current headshot and resume.
First 'Read Thru' will be on January 20th, 2025. Rehearsals begin January 27th. Rehearsals are typically held on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thu evenings (6-9:30 pm) , some Saturday mornings (9am-12pm) and possibly Sunday afternoons (1pm-5 pm).
Performance run is March 20 - April 26, 2025. There WILL be performances over Easter Week and Passover. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday evenings and Saturday matinees; with optional additional Wednesday and Tuesday evenings. We do not perform on Sundays. See the downloadable full performance schedule.
Fill out all conflicts for rehearsal. First Read thru on January 20th is mandatory. There will be no understudies, if you are not available for all performances, we cannot consider you for casting in this production. No rehearsal conflicts are allowed after February 24th, 2025.
Most rehearsals prior to March 1 will be held at our rehearsal studio located in Mesa about 15 minutes south of the theatre. Location: 1815 W 1st Ave #127, Mesa.
Our goal is to cast the very best actors for each role. All auditions are in person. Sorry, Virtual auditions are not permitted.
Contact:
Email Director Diedra Miranda with questions via DBFRT Admin Office: info@donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com
Audition Roles:
Revised Character Ages and Descriptions!
H.C. CURRY
Male | 50 - 65
H.C.: Physically solid. Powerfully Set. Capable and Reliable. Runs, owns and works a cattle ranch. A good man and a good father. He is well respected by his children and the town folk. A great and profound love exists between him and his three children. There is still the dream in him.
NOAH CURRY
Male | 35 - 45
NOAH: Physically strong and fit. A somewhat self-righteous man. Rigidly opinionated. Stubborn. No imagination at all. Matter of fact - always! Runs the ranch and tries to run the family. Wants to be appreciated.
JIMMY CURRY
Male | 25 - 30
JIMMY: Physically strong and fit farmhand. Very good natured. Looks older than his years until he opens his mouth...Then he is a child. Naive and adolescent. Not very bright. But filled with enthusiasm. Filled with dreams and ideas.
LIZZY CURRY
Female | 30-40
LIZZY: A strong and integral woman in every way except one-- no man has ever loved her--outside her family. She longs and yearns for the love of a man-- a husband. This courageous searching and yearning for romance are what make her beautiful. She is as strong as she is sensitive. Filled with quiet dreams. Good sense of humor. Loves her family.
FILE
Male | 35 - 45
FILE: He is Reserved. Intelligent. A little bitter. Seems very disappointed and unhappy. A little stubborn. Has a Mischievous humor. Hides his vulnerability.
SHERIFF THOMAS
Male | 50 - 60
SHERIFF: Good humored. A pleasant man. Very good friend to File. Loyal
BILL STARBUCK
Male | 35-50
STARBUCK: Appealing. Physically fit. A powerful presence. And a Gentle dreamer. A loud braggart, but very charming. Physically agility. His weapon is his imagination. Strong resonate voice like a barker at a carnival. Hides his Sensitivity.
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