ShoeString Community Players

Character description:

David Murray age 46	Keeper Of FairPoint Light
Larry Divine age 25	His Assistant
Hon. Bruce Hunter age 45	Yacht captain
Clarence Hunter age 21	His Ward
Peter Paragraph age 30	A Newspaper Reporter
Scud age 20-40	Hunter’s boat hand
Miss Minnie Daze age 40	Hunter’s Niece
Bess Starbright age 18	Cast up by the waves
Mother Carey age 40-60	A Reputed Fortune-Teller
Biddy Bean age 18-20	Servant to David Murray

 

David Murray (age 46) dark pants, red or blue sailor’s shirt, with black necktie, pea-jacket, and tarpaulin hat.

Larry Divine (age 25) Red hair, pea-jacket, dark pants, red of blue sailor’s shirt, and tarpaulin hat.

Hon. Bruce Hunter (age 45) sideburns, dark, fashionable suit.

Clarence Hunter (age 21) Jaunty yachtsman’s suit.

Peter Paragraph (age 3O) large mustache, gray pants, white vest, black velvet coat, light hat, umbrella.

Scud (age 20-40) green plaid pants, gaiters, white vest, ruffled shirt front, standing collar, blue coat with brass buttons.

Miss Minnie Daze (age 20). Fashionable summer fabric dress, Florida hat, white crape shawl, parasol.

Bess Starbright (age 18) Short red dress, muslin waist, neat polka jacket, flowing hair, jaunty sailor hat.

Mother Carey (age 40). Disguise of an old fortune-teller. Dress in dark clothing, red shawl draped about her shoulders, crutch-cane. She hobbles and has the appearance of a woman of seventy.

Biddy Bean. (age 18-20). Neat calico dress, apron.

 

Backstage positions (can be adults or high school students)

Stage Manager                                        Lighting Manager                    Costume Manager

Props Manager                                        Make-Up Manager                  House Manager

Marketing Manager                                 Set Construction/Painting                                                                             

 

Audition Information:

Plan to read for various roles in your age range.

Plan to attend both audition dates.

Please bring your calendar to mark down any schedule conflicts with the rehearsal schedule. All final dress and performance dates are not excusable.

If you are interested in a backstage position, please plan to attend one of the audition dates to fill out paperwork and get a rehearsal schedule.

As of August 29, 2026, rehearsal and performance location is still being determined. We are waiting for final confirmation from building use applications.