Performances set for March 23rd through April 1st at Memorial Hall
January 3rd, 2023, Circleville, Ohio – Roundtown Players Theatre, a community theatre now in its 56th year, has announced its first show for 2023, “A Few Good Men.” The two-act play, written by Aaron Sorkin, will have group auditions on January 11th and 12th at 6:00 pm, with performances beginning March 23rd and running through April 1st.
“A Few Good Men” is a courtroom drama that tells the story of a group of military lawyers assigned to defend two Marines stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and, during the course of the trial, they uncover a high-level conspiracy designed to eliminate weaker soldiers in the name of patriotism.
If you don’t know the play, you may be familiar with the 1992 movie of the same name. The film adaptation, which was also written by Aaron Sorkin, had a star-studded cast that included Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson, Kevin Bacon, and Kiefer Sutherland. And, if you’ve seen the film, you have a pretty good idea of what you’re going to get with the play.
This production new will be the first play at Roundtown Players to be directed by Christopher Bowen. “Sorkin is one of my favorite writers. He has the unique ability to create complex drama while also finding humor,” Christopher shared while speaking about the project. “Plus, the play’s core values of service, honor, and loyalty ring true for me.”
Christopher, a resident of Pickaway County and a military veteran, has enlisted the talents of Maddy McCain as assistant director. Maddy, a daughter of a navy veteran, is no stranger to Roundtown Players and has been involved both on and off stage in all three of the theatre’s 2022 productions.
Although “A Few Good Men” is conventionally cast as 14 males and 1 female, the directors intend to bring a different approach, offering roles to the best actor or actress regardless of gender. When asked about having women play some of the traditional male roles, Christopher Bowen was quick to say, “We have such a vibrant and talented group of female actors in our community, and it would be a missed opportunity not to get them involved and bring their talents to this production.”
As with every production at Roundtown Players Theatre, the public is welcomed and encouraged to audition, regardless of their acting experience. The team is also looking for off-stage assistance in the roles of Technical Director, Stage Hand, Prop Maker, and Costume Design.
Audition Details:
Wednesday, January 11th at 6:00 pm and Thursday, January 12th at 6:00 pm at Memorial Hall
Contact: Christopher Bowen
Roundtown Players Theatre at Memorial Hall
165 1/2 East Main St
Circleville, Ohio
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 614-787-8520
