Auditions for Studio Play: Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them

A full-length two-act play about growing up and surviving.

Written by A. Rey Pamatmat

Directed by Mijiang “M-Jay” He 

Auditions:  Tuesday, September 6, 7 pm - 10 pm in Studio B

Callbacks:  Wednesday, September 7, 7 pm - 10 pm in Studio A/B

First Rehearsal:  Thursday, October 6, 7 pm - 11 pm in Studio B

Roles/Character descriptions´╝Ü

Edith (she/her), 12, Filipino American, a girl, Kenny’s sister. This role involves choreographed physical movement and lifts.

Kenny (he/him), 16, Filipino American, a young man, Edith’s brother. This role involves choreographed physical intimacy.

Benji, 16, any race, a young man, Kenny’s friend. This role involves choreographed physical intimacy.

Four ensemble players, any race, any gender. Trained in dance and/or physical theatre/acting especially welcome.

For Edith and Kenny, we are looking for East and Southeast Asian-American/Pacific Islander performers. All other roles are open to performers of all races, ethnicities, religions, body types, gender identities, expressions, and sexualities.

Actors: Please be prepared to perform a monologue of your choice or read from a provided script selection available at the auditions. The selections are also available in the Theatre Dept. office (FA 127) if you want to read them before auditions.

Ensemble players: No need to do monologues and side reads; please arrive warmed up and in clothing ready to move in. You will be taught a combination to audition with.

Rehearsals and performances

Rehearsals: October 6 to November 16 (weekdays 7 pm to 11 pm pending; Saturdays 11 pm to 5 pm)

4 Performances: November 17 to November 20 

Plot synopsis: Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them is a sweet and funny coming-of-age story about independence, love, and their consequences. Edith and her brother Kenny are on the remotest farm in the Midwest, trying to get through school while raising each other in the process. Their only visitor is Kenny’s friend Benji, a nerdy classmate. When Kenny’s and Benji’s relationship becomes more than friendship, and Edith shoots something she really shouldn’t shoot, the formerly indifferent outside world comes barging in whether they want it to or not.

If you have questions, feel free to contact the director M-Jay He. mhe27@binghamton.edu