On Golden Pond

By Ernest Thompson

Directed by Bryce Lord

The loons are back again on Golden Pond and so are Norman and Ethel Thayer, a couple in the twilight years of their marriage. Daughter Chelsea, whom they have not seen for years and whose relationship with her father is stormy, is about to arrive for Norman’s birthday, along with her fiancé and his 13 year old son. Chelsea has decided to leave Billy in her parents’ care while she and her fiancé visit Europe. Norman and Billy become great friends, leading Chelsea to attempt a better relationship with her father.

Produced by Sunset Playhouse at Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd, Elm Grove

Performances: June 5-22, 2014

Performance Times:
June 5: 7:30 pm
June 6: 7:30 pm
June 7: 4:00 pm, 7:30 pm
June 8: 2:00 pm
June 12: 7:30 pm
June 13: 7:30 pm
June 14: 4:00 pm, 7:30 pm
June 15: 2:00 pm
June 18: 7:30 pm
June 19: 7:30 pm
June 20: 7:30 pm
June 21: 4:00 pm, 7:30 pm
June 22: 2:00 pm

Ticket Prices:
Adult: $20
Senior (60+): $18
Military Personnel: $18
Student: $18
Groups of 15 or more: $16
Value Nights (June 5 and June 18): $10

Call 262-782-4430 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

4/14/2014
4/15/2014

Auditions: Monday, April 14 – Tuesday, April 15, 2014 (7-10 pm)
Callbacks: Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Rehearsals: Monday, April 28 – Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Performances: Thursday, June 5 – Sunday, June 22, 2014

Please come to Sunset Playhouse (800 Elm Grove Rd. Elm Grove, WI 53122 - turn on Wall St.) on one of the audition dates listed above.

Auditions will consist of readings from the script.

Scripts can be checked out at the box office Tuesday-Friday (1-5pm) and Saturday (1-4pm) with a $10 deposit. *No guarantee of availability.*

Auditioners will be asked to fill out an Audition Information Sheet prior to auditions; one may fill this out the night of the auditions or at home ahead of time by downloading the ON GOLDEN POND Audition Form.

SYNOPSIS
The loons are back again on Golden Pond and so are Norman and Ethel Thayer, a couple in the twilight years of their marriage. Daughter Chelsea, whom they have not seen for years and whose relationship with her father is stormy, is about to arrive for Norman's birhtday, along with her fiance and his 13 year old son. Chelsea has decided to leave Billy in her parents' care while she and her fiance visit Europe. Norman and Billy become great friends, leading Chelsea to attempt a better relationship with her father.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Norman Thayer, Jr.: 70s-80s; very humorous in his elderly age

Ethel Thayer: 60s-70s; Norman's wife; a caregiver and dear friend

Charlie Martin: 30s-40s; a local delivery-by-boat mailman; a family friend; still single, he has had a life-long crush on Chelsea.

Chelsea Thayer Wayne: 40s; attractive, divorced; tries to deal with her relationship to her father

Billy Ray: early teens; a typical California teenager

Bill Ray: 40s; Chelsea's fiancé and Billy's father; not the outdoors type; tries to make a good impression on her parents

For further information or if you have any questions, contact Production Volunteer Coordinator, Kristen Kraklow at kkraklow [at] sunsetplayhouse.com or by calling 262-782-4431 ext. 222.