The Ice House is home to The Ice House Theater Project, MAC’s community theater committee. We strive to pick shows that appeal to local actors and audiences. From our inception, we’ve included multi-generational plays with parts for both children and adults. In such shows, the entire family can be part of the action.
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Ice House Theater Project Workshops!
The Ice House Theater Project is excited to offer free workshops to the community for those who want to either learn about the world of theater, dust off their knowledge, or learn about a brand new aspect in general.
These workshops are open to all ages, and there are no prior theater requirements necessary! Come for the fun, learn about the world of theater, and find comfort in the stage we hope you can one day call home!
Rogues’ Gallery plays by Rachel Bublitz, Tyler Dwiggins, Kathryn Funkhouser, Patrick Greene, Elissa C. Huang, Carrie McCrossen, Ian McWethy, Jason Pizzarello, & Maria Pretzl, directed by Margi Griffiths
Check out the Bios of the cast here!
Upcoming Auditions for an Ice House Theater Production
Morgan Arts Council’s Ice House Theater Project
presents
Stardust
Six short plays inspired by the life and work of David Bowie
directed by Allison Quensen Blatt (aqblatt@verizon.net)
More information (including a complete script): https://tinyurl.com/Stardust-at-MAC
ABOUT THE PLAY
This set of short plays (by six authors) comprises the 2016 winners of the biennial TakeTen festival writing contest at Chesil Theatre, one of England’s oldest and most beloved dramatic societies.
The plays are clever, funny, and poignant, and otherwise thematically unrelated, although most focus on close interpersonal relationships.
“Laura”
Two old friends reconnect unexpectedly in a record shop and find what was lost in a copy of Space Oddity.
“The Glass Spider”
A man visits his estranged mother in a hospital, seeking a connection after the death of his loving father.
“The Golden Years”
A long-married couple makes other arrangements.
“Strangers When We Meet”
A man woos his wife, who isn’t quite sure who he is.
“Try To Get It On Like Once Before”
Two young people in an unspecified future learn about an unusual proposal.
“The Man Who Mis-Sold the World”
Major Tom, adrift in the heavens, makes a deal with two intergalactic parking enforcement officers.
DATES AND AUDITION/REHEARSAL INFORMATION
Performances: May 7–10 (four performances, Thursday–Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees).
Auditions: Monday–Tuesday, April 6–7, 7:00–9:00. Come one evening or both. The script and an audition form may be read/downloaded here: https://tinyurl.com/Stardust-at-MAC
If at all possible, please print out and complete the audition form in advance, and print out your own copy of the script; copies will be available.
Auditions are at Paradox Hall, Morgan Arts Council’s Ice House, 138 Independence Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 (use Mercer Street entrance).
ROLES: CASTING 2–10 MEN, 1–9 WOMEN
The cast could be as small as two men, one woman, and two any gender; or as large as seven men, six women, and three any gender.
CALL TO ACTION!
Want to be part of the action? We are always looking for people who want to get involved, on stage or backstage. Come to auditions, talk with the director at the next show, and sign up for the Ice House Theater Actor/Techie Email List.
If you are interested in directing a future production at the Ice House and have a show in mind, please download the Play Proposal and Budget Form and mail it to:
The Morgan Arts Council, PO Box 248, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Please note that the production schedule is planned out 18 months in advance.
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