The Garage Theatre presents the World Premiere of

TRAGEDY GIFTSHOP

By Ryan McClary

Directed by Matthew Anderson

Open Call Auditions: Dec. 9 & 10 (6-9pm) - cold reads from the script

Callbacks: Dec. 11 (by invitation)

Headshots/Resumes not required but appreciated

REHEARSALS

January 7 - March 6

Monday thru Thursday, 7-10pm*

The Garage Theatre

*based on actor availability, not all actors will be called every night

PERFORMANCES

March 7 - April 5

Thursday, Friday, & Saturdays @ 8:00pm

*performance stipend provided on Closing Night

SYNOPSIS & CHARACTERS

A small town community, paralyzed by a recent school shooting, is in the midst attempting to put the pieces of their lives back together when a new business comes to Main Street. A giftshop dedicated to the tragedy. We’ve seen many horrible events in history become monetized…but have we ever asked if they should? How do we navigate tragedy and how do we allow ourselves heal?

Character Breakdown:

Lucy Baker - 30s, podcast host/narrator

Chris Udall - 40s, proprietor of Boon’s Emporium

Heather Morton - 18, school shooting survivor & employee of Boon’s Emporium

Dominic Wicklow - 16, victim of school shooting

Virginia Greene - 30s/40s, owner of Greene Beans Coffee

Will Raskin - 40s/50s - father of shooting victim

Greta Welles - 40s, PR Specialist

Declan Forrester - 50s, father of shooter

Michaela Sorensen - 40s/50s, teacher

Brendan Chapman - 30s/40s, local man