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The Delta Xi cast of Alpha Psi Omega, the theatre honorary society announces
auditions for "The Rainmaker" by N. Richard Nash. 

Auditions will be held on Monday, June 28th and Tuesday, June 29th from 
7pm until 10pm at the RPI Playhouse, Troy, New York.

We are seeking non-traditional casting.

For more information : Call Jodi at (518) 658-9758 before 10pm.

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Show description : 

N. Richard Nash's classic romance will charm the entire family! Lizzie
Curry and her father and brothers are fearfully watching for rain on
their drought-stricken farm. Her brothers are a little more concerned
about Lizzie: she's an old maid, or about to be. Where will they find
her a husband? Lizzie will have none of it, and neither will Deputy File,
whom the boys have picked out for her. Into their lives comes Bill
Starbuck, the rainmaker, who promises both rain and love for Lizzie.
Will she fall for it? Will they all fall for it?


Roles: 

Lizzie - Lead female role. Sister. About 28-32. Mom, sister, friend,
maiden Aunt, housekeeper all in one. She has always had to be mature
but all her dreams are bursting out of her. She can hardly contain
herself at times. Great sense of humor countered with heart-wrenching
displays of despair and almost adolescent confusion. Keeps her chin up --
most of the time. Wise, but on the razor edge of actual experience.
Huge character release in this show. Moves from despair and tension to
joy and comfort.

H.C. - The Father. Aged 50-60ish. A grown up Jimmy. Aware of his
abilities and aware of his place in the world. He has seen it all and
accepted life's ups and downs, good deals and bad deals. He does not
know if he has done right -- especially by Lizzie. He is youthful in
faith and spirit. Lizzie and Noah are more adult in their actions of
daily life, but H.C. is wiser and content -- although he likes a
surprise now and again.

Noah - The eldest in the family. 30-36ish. Serious and stable. A martyr
in many ways. Very together and organized -- wishes all of life could be
written down in columns in a book and understood. He may have been a
dreamer once, but he has taken the role of running the farm and the
seriousness of life has pushed all the dreams out of him. Not a dream
in him but a good man and likable.

Jimmy - Youngest in the family. 18-22ish. Impressionable and eager,
like a young puppy on the verge of respectable doghood. Great potential,
but untapped and under-appreciated. Tall and homegrown. This character
develops tremendously through the show -- beginning as an almost
humorous little boy and finishing as a man with worthy ideas and a
good dollop of self respect in him.

Starbuck - A con man who will bring rain for $100. Could be aged 25 - 60
depending on the capabilities of the actor. He is a con man salesman who
paints dreams to believe in. He wins everyone over with his visions and
words, except Lizzie. He has no reality for himself and that is the only
aspect of him that is shaky. He wants desperately to have faith in --
himself but doesn't. This weakness is what wins over Lizzie. He is a
dynamic character. Dominating.

File - the Deputy Sheriff. Aged 30-45. Honest but uninspired and
basically afraid of life. It is easier for him to stay as he is than
to look for more. Definite chemistry between he and Lizzie from the
very start. This chemistry must be evident -- but restricted by File.
He is a plain spoken man who doesn't like games and needs to learn to
dream a bit.

Sheriff - Aged 55-70ish. Older, established. An H.C. with a badge, able
to see the good and bad in a situation and a bit frustrated that the
younger people can't figure things out for themselves. He is wise and
helpful and patient. He is File's only real connection to humanity and
his relationship with File is almost that of a father to his son.
Supportive, but wishes to give him a kick in the pants on occasion.

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