Fall 2009
Our Fall 2009 Production will be “Harvey” - A Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy in 3 acts by Mary Chase
Presented in Celebration of Belmont’s 150th Anniversary
Director: Douglas Cooper
Producer: CherylAnn Welch
Produced by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service Inc.
Synopsis of Play:
The story is about an affable man Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary friend Harvey, a six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch tall rabbit. When Elwood starts to introduce Harvey, a pooka, to guests at a society party, his society-obsessed sister Veta has seen as much of his eccentric behavior as she can tolerate. She decides to have him committed to a sanitarium to spare her daughter Myrtle Mae and their family from future embarrassment.
The cast consists of 6 women and 6 men:
Ethel Chauvenet |
(60-70) Dignified local socialite and old friend of the family. |
Betty Chumley |
(60’s) Doctor’s wife - more interested in social life than his work. |
Dr. William Chumley |
(60-70) An esteemed psychologist who is head of Chumley’s Rest Sanitarium. Difficult and exacting, he is feared by his staff but unwilling to tolerate his own mistakes. |
Elwood P. Dowd |
(50) Central character - a friendly and charming eccentric whose best friend is Harvey, an invisible 6 ft. tall rabbit, whom Elwood asserts is a “Pooka” - a supernatural being, not a figment of his imagination. |
Judge Omar Gaffney |
(50-70) An old family friend and their lawyer, he is given the job of committing Elwood to Chumley’s Rest Sanitarium. |
Miss Johnson |
(? 30-50) Maid at the Dowd’s home. |
Nurse Ruth Kelly |
(25-35) Pretty and sympathetic - has a love-hate relationship with Dr. Sanderson. |
E.J. Lofgran |
(any age) Taxi Driver - Accustomed to bringing patients to Chumley’s sanitarium when they are cheerful and happy, and then taking them back after “treatment” and finding them mean and angry. |
Dr. Lyman Sanderson |
(35-45) Very qualified young psychiatrist who is secretly infatuated with Nurse Kelly. |
Myrtle Mae Simmons |
(30-40) Elwood’s niece, daughter of Veta - Anxious to find a husband and concerned that suitors will be frightened away by Elwood and his friend Harvey. Becomes very attracted to the hospital’s orderly, Duane Wilson. |
Veta Louise Simmons |
(50-60) An important character in the play - Elwood’s sister, who is very concerned about her social position, embarrassed by his eccentricity, and fears for her daughter’s marriage prospects. |
Duane Wilson |
(30-50) Hospital orderly - Their “muscle” who deals with the patients - vulgar and crude but devoted to Dr. Chumley. He flirts with Myrtle Mae. |
Call (617) 571-8865 or (617) 484-9174 for more information.
Auditions
Two auditions will be held at:
Belmont Town Hall Auditorium click here for directions
455 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA
Tuesday |
September 8, 2009 |
6:30 - 9pm |
Wednesday |
September 9 |
6:30 - 9pm |
Thursday |
September 10 |
Callbacks only |
Please bring a 1-2 minute monologue, along with your resume and head-shot photograph if available.
Everyone is welcome, no need to sign up in advance.
Call (617) 571-8865 or (617) 484-9174 for more information.
Performances
Five performances will be held at:
Belmont Town Hall click here for directions
455 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA
Friday |
November 6, 2009 |
8pm - Gala first night, black tie optional |
Saturday |
November 7 |
8pm |
Friday |
November 13 |
8pm |
Saturday |
November 14 |
8pm |
Sunday |
November 15 |
3pm matinee |
This show is the November event in Celebration of Belmont’s 150th Anniversary.
Reservations & Tickets:
Each current BDC Member (2009/2010 Season) is entitled to one free ticket per production.
$15 per person for non-member Adults.
$13 per person for non-member Seniors/Under 18.
$12 per person for Groups of 10 or more.
There are 3 ways to make a reservation:
a. By mail: Print the form below, fill it out, and mail it and your check payable to Belmont Dramatic Club, c/o 63 Alexander Ave, Belmont, MA 02478.
If you want us to mail your tickets to you, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope, and we will also need to receive your order
one week prior to performance date.
b. By phone: Call (617) 484-6383 and leave us a message with your order information.
c. By Email: Send your order information to us at DramaticTicketsBDC@yahoo.com
If you haven't arranged for us to mail your tickets to you, they will be held at the Box Office for pick-up.
Reservations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the performance.
All reserved tickets must be picked up at least 15 minutes before the program begins.
Tickets will also be available at the Box Office. Doors open 1 hour prior to each performance. Be there early for the best seats!
For more information regarding tickets, please call (617) 484-6383.
Any other questions, please call (617) 489-2529.