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| Butterflies Are Free by Leonard Gershe Directed by Deb Sweat |
Synopsis
Young Don Baker, hero of his mother's children's book series, "Donny
Dark" has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother following his
every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment in
Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his
kooky neighbor, sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Baker's controlling instincts go
into overdrive with hilariously touching results. A hit in New York and
later a film starring Goldie Hawn.
Young Don Baker, hero of his mother's children's book series, "Donny
Dark" has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother following his
every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment in
Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his
kooky neighbor, sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Baker's controlling instincts go
into overdrive with hilariously touching results. A hit in New York and
later a film starring Goldie Hawn.
Audition Information
For more information, contact director: Deb Sweat at storitellr@aol.com.
Characters
(Actors/actresses can be older, but must look character age).
 | Sunday, December 28, 2:00-4:30PM | |
| Monday, December 29, 7:00-9:30PM |
For more information, contact director: Deb Sweat at storitellr@aol.com.
Characters
(Actors/actresses can be older, but must look character age).
- Don Baker - early 20's, wants to be self-reliant. Feels suffocated
by his over-protective mother. Has great optimistic outlook.
Funny, endearing personality. Ability to play guitar is a plus, but
not required.- Jill Benson - 19 years old. Flighty, doesn't know what she wants,
open to everything. Outgoing, funny, lives for the moment, afraid
of commitment.
- Florence Baker - 40's-50's. Don's mother - controlling,
overprotective. Smart, successful writer of children's books.
Well-bred manner, very strong-willed. Doesn't think Don is ready
to be independent.
- Ralph Austin - mid to late 20's. Director of an off-Broadway play.
Tries to be avant-garde. This character is in one scene.
February 20 - March 7, 2009 - Jill Benson - 19 years old. Flighty, doesn't know what she wants,