The play spans a quarter of a century, from 1948 to 1973, and takes place in Atlanta before, during, and after the civil rights movement. The plot centers on the personal and social conflicts of its two strong willed main characters.
Daisy Werthan, an elderly Jewish widow, is determined to maintain her independence. However, when she crashes her car, her son, Boolie, arranges for her to have a chauffeur, an African-American driver named Hoke Colburn.
Daisy and Hoke’s relationship gets off to a rocky start, but they gradually form a close friendship over the years, one that transcends racial prejudices and social conventions.
Cast:
Daisy – Marlena Shapiro
Hoke – Larry Richardson
Boolie – Check back for Audition Information
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Boolie is the role of the son, & he ages in the show from his 40’s to 60’s. The character is a devoted son who just wants his mama to be happy and safe. He’s a successful businessman in the family owned growing business in the South. The time frame is from 1948 to the late sixties or so. Auditions will be held virtually on Thursday July 8 at 6 pm. Also in person on Saturday July 10 at 2pm. We would like callbacks (if needed) immediately following on Saturday. Contact Charise Reynolds for audition time slots – charise.reynolds@laketheatre.org.
Show Dates: October 22-24, October 29-31, November 5-7, November 12-14
Performances will be live at the Super Reese Theatre in Lakeport, CA.
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