“Marrying Mike”

Clan na Gael’s Spring Production

“Marrying Mike”
Written by James Keary
Directed by Erin Williams
Produced by Marie Stehle and Jillian Plomin

Performances are Thursday 04/25, Friday 04/26 & Saturday 04/27 at 8pm and
Sunday 04/28 Matinee at 2:30pm

Featuring: Byrne White, Eileen Fickes,
Eamon Speer, Jillian Plomin, Dan O’Callaghan,
Patrick Baldwin, Laura Haynes

Elderly bachelor farmer Mike Fogarty, who has land and money despite appearances to the contrary, suddenly announces that he is looking for a wife. Mike’s scheming friend Barney O’Toole decides that his sister Colette would be an ideal candidate. Both Barney and Colette are determined that it will be a very short marriage. Mike’s friend Kate O’Sullivan discovers the scheme and rushes to the rescue. But Mike is a hard man to save from himself!
Admission for Marrying Mike is $20

For reservations please email Nancy O’Neil at playresvcng@gmail.com or call 203-377-1070

CnG Auditions: 3/2 & 3/3

CLAN NA GAEL’S SPRING PRODUCTION

Auditions for Marrying Mike
Clan na Gael Players Spring Theatrical Production
OPEN AUDITIONS
SET DESIGN AND BACKSTAGE HELP ALSO NEEDED
ALL ARE WELCOME! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Open Auditions will be held at The Gaelic American Club, 74 Beach Road Fairfield, CT.

Saturday, March 2nd, 2:00-4:00
Sunday, March 3rd, 1:00-3:00

Production Dates – APRIL 25-28

*Audition only if you can make the commitments as stated above. Thank you!

For information contact Erin at erinmargwilliams@gmail.com

Marrying Mike
by Jimmy Keary
Director: Erin Williams

Elderly bachelor farmer Mike Fogarty, who has land and money despite appearances to the contrary, suddenly announces that he is looking for a wife. Mike’s scheming friend Barney O’Toole decides that his sister Colette would be an ideal candidate. Both Barney and Colette are determined that it will be a very short marriage. Mike’s friend Kate O’Sullivan discovers the scheme and rushes to the rescue. But Mike is a hard man to save from himself.

Characters:

Mike Fogarty – An elderly, bachelor farmer not short of a few euros

Kate O’Sullivan – A local, younger widow and Mike’s friend.

Barney O’Toole – A friend of Mike’s, who is a schemer

Colette O’Toole – Barney’s good-time sister

Colm Garrity – A local farmer, who does not get on with Mike

Damien Bradley – Colette’s latest married boyfriend

Madge Sweeney – A humourless, religious local woman

You may prepare a monologue or read from the sides that will be provided at the audition. Roles available for four men and three women ages 40-60ish.  Performance dates will be April 25, 26, 27 and 28th.  No experiences necessary-newcomers welcome!  We are also looking for people interested in helping with the production crew.