Cheaper by the Dozen

adapted by Christopher Sergel, from the book by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

December 12-14 and 19-21

Suppose you're a high-school girl and you're not only a member of a large and unique family but your father is, in fact, one of the great pioneers of industrial efficiency. Then suppose he decides, for no apparent reason, to apply his unorthodox methods to you and to the rest of your big family. The results are terribly embarrassing, funny, and—it must be admitted—extremely effective! To Anne, however, the chief effect seems to be that of making them seem ridiculous to everyone else at school—especially to the boys! Dad pushes ahead with better organization for his large and delightful family. He puts up a chart for the young people to initial after completing each household task, uses a rung as an imaginary bathtub to demonstrate how to take a really efficient bath, and appoints a utilities officer to levy fines on wasters of electricity. While the situations are often uproarious, there's a serious reason. Dad has a heart condition that he's keeping secret. The children don't understand them. Anne, the oldest, rebels. Both Dad and she are miserable at the lack of understanding between them. Then in a deft and moving scene, Dad becomes aware of how much Anne has grown up.

Audition Dates

- Friday, October 17th 6-8 PM
- Saturday, October 18th 2-4 PM
- Sunday, October 19th 12-3 PM

Characters::

MR. GILBRETH (DAD) The patriarch of the family. A successful man who is proud of his wife and family as well as his business accomplishments, and who runs his family like a business.
Playable age: Mid 40’s to mid 50’s.

MRS. GILBRETH (MOTHER) The matriarch of the family. Gracious and attentive, a loving mother. She is also a psychologist.
Playable age: Mid 40’s to mid 50’s.

MISS BRILL A teacher who has no love for the children.
Playable age 20+

MRS. FITZGERALD The housekeeper. A kind woman that is devoted to the family.


JOE SCALES A cheerleader. Very cocky and interested in dating Anne. Playable age: 17


LARRY A nice looking, clean cut boy interested in Anne. Playable age: 17


ANNEThe oldest Gilbreth child. Sweet natured, yet stubborn Playable age: 17


FRANK Gilbreth child. The Co-Narrator. Playable age: 16


ERNESTINEA Gilbreth child. Also the Co-Narrator. Playable age: 15


MARTHAA Gilbreth child. Playable age: 14


Other Gilbreth Children: MARY, ELIZABETH, BILL, LILLIAN, FRED, DAN, JACKIE, ROBERTA, and JANE.Playable ages variable from age 6-13.


DR. BURTONThe family doctor. Playable age: 40+

Audition Notes:
Seeking actors from diverse backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, and identities;
ages given are based on the script.
There is flexibility in the ages of the younger Gilbreth children.
Everyone is welcome!
Auditions will be readings from the script.
If any accommodations or zoom auditions are necessary please contact
Playcrafters before audition dates to facilitate arrangements.
Rehearsals will begin mid October.
The rehearsal schedule will be finalized after casting; please bring any conflicts to auditions.
Actors should be available for all of tech week and performance dates.
Performance dates are December 12-14 and 19-21

CREW:

Director

Emma Terronez

Stage Manager

Max Johnson

Producer

Jacque Cohoon

Poster Design

Madison Duling

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