Auditions for 'The Big FIVE-OH' being held May 30

          The Brooklyn Opera House is very excited to announce our summer production.
        "The Big Five-Oh," written and directed by Brian Mitchell. Auditions will be held on Thursday, May 30 at the Opera House, with a mixer (complete with snacks and soda) starting at 6 p.m., and traditional auditions starting at 7 p.m.
         "If you are new to theatre, or have been curious about getting involved (on or off stage), this is the perfect event to attend," noted opera house staff. "This is a wonderful, no-pressure opportunity for you to meet and talk to the director and other members of the theatre, learn about the roles and crew positions, and to see if this is the right thing for you."
         "We can't wait, and we hope you'll join us," added opera house staff. "Script books are available for short-term check out at the Brooklyn Public Library, please feel free to grab a copy to read the script, learn about the characters, and read the story!
SYNOPSIS:
         Whoever said life is better after fifty had better be right! George Thomas is turning fifty on Saturday, and it has been a terrible week. His dog is sick, his son is a slacker, and his daughter wants to marry a Republican. With a neurotic wife and a widowed neighbor providing more challenges than even George can overcome, this may be the worst week of his life. Through these trying days, George will discover the wonders of family, the responsibilities of parenthood, and the results of his latest physical.
        "The Big Five-Oh" is a hilarious, sometimes touching account of a grown man coming to terms with his age, his relationship with his son, and his future," added opera house staff. "It is the story of a middle-aged man finally growing up."
CAST:
         Marie (195 lines, F, 50 years old): caring, but neurotic mother
         George (299 lines, M, 50 years old): impatient father
         Eric (293 lines, M, 22 years old): the "lovable slacker", a bit dim-witted but very likable
         Kathy (58 lines, F, 50-70 years old): the affable but out-of-touch-with-reality neighbor
         Julie (152 lines, F, 26 years old): energetic daughter, family peacekeeper
        Douglas (52 lines, M, 44 years old): Julie's fiancé, staunch Republican, unsure how he will be accepted by Julie's family
        Sara (65 lines, F, 21 years old): one of George's students, smart/helpful