Roles are available for three men and three women, although the cast can be expanded to 26 actors. Actors range in age from 16 to 65 years of age. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BEING IN A PLAY, BUT DIDN'T WANT A LARGE ROLE? HERE'S YOUR CHANCE!

The four main characters include:

Don Browning - Adult writer, young boy in flashbacks.
Dad - Don's father.
Mom - Don's mother, past and present.
Sis - Don's sister, past and present.

Multiple character male roles:
The following parts may be portrayed by one person or up to 13 individuals. These are small roles and can be played by nearly any age 16 to 65.

Farmer Johnson - Farmer with a silo.
Grandpa - Don's grandfather.
Cart Guy - Grocery store employee.
Uncle Phil - Don's uncle.
Joe Hofingers - Farmer with a hoe.
Amish Guy - Amish peddler at a flea market.
Civil War Guy - Civil War performer and narrator.
Jack Singer - Don's childhood friend, now a professor.
Mechanic - Fixes Don's car.
Park Ranger - Helpful park ranger.
Clerk - Unhappy old man.
Wayne - Stoic waiter with a mullet.
Bob - Hog farmer.

Multiple character female roles:
The following parts may be portrayed by one person or up to 9 individuals. These are small roles and can be played by nearly any age 16 to 65.

Mrs. Johnson - Farmer's wife with silo.
Grandma - Don's grandmother.
Aunt Phyllis - Don's aunt.
Amish Gal - Amish peddler at flea market.
Museum Assistant - Civil War Guy's announcer.
Jamie - Mechanic.
Drunk Lady - Patron in a hotel.
Jessie - Talkative waitress.
Judy - Hog Farmer Bob's wife.

PACT Announces Summer Performance Director

The Pittsville Area Community Theater is pleased to welcome and introduce Holly Beehn as the director of this summer's PACT production.

Holly brings a wealth of experience to the stage, having been involved in all aspects of theater for over 25 years. Originally from the Marshfield area, she moved to Madison, Wisconsin after graduating from college. While in Madison she was involved with many different theater groups, having acted in numerous productions. She had her directorial debut in 2001.

Since moving back to the area in 2006, Holly has acted in local productions, including: "Antigone", "Inherit the Wind" and "Crazy For You" with the Campus Community Players of Marshfield. With her father, Steve Allar, Holly has co-directed "Beverly Hillbillies", "Home for Christmas", "Annie" and "Anne Frank and Me" at Auburndale High School.

Holly and her husband, Michael, live in Hewitt and have two sons, Noah [5 years old] and Nash [18 months old]. At her church she started the band, "Voices of Faith", which she continues to direct today. Holly works full time as a Project Manager at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. When not on stage, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

An announcement of the title of the PACT production will be made soon. Auditions are set for May 17th and 18th, with rehearsals beginning on June 1st. Performances will be held in the Pittsville Schools Auditorium on July 22nd-25th, 2010. Please stay tuned for more information!