ABOUT THE SHOW

When Dr. Stockmann discovers that the water in the small Norwegian town in which he is the resident physician has been contaminated, he does what any responsible citizen would do: reports it to the authorities. But Stockmann’s good deed has the potential to ruin the town’s reputation as a popular spa destination, and instead of being hailed as a hero, Stockmann is labeled an enemy of the people. Arthur Miller’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s classic drama is a classic in itself, a penetrating exploration of what happens when the truth comes up against the will of the majority.

By Arthur Miller, first presented in 1950
Adapted from Henrik Ibsen’s 1882 play

Directed by Melody Deatherage

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Firth J Chew Studio Theatre
October 11 – November 3, 2024
Wednesday – Saturday* at 7:30PM, Sunday at 2:00PM
*Oct 12 and 26 performances at 2:00PM

AUDITIONS

Sunday, August 11 – 6:30PM
Monday, August 12 – 6:30PM

CALLBACKS

Monday, August 12 – 8:00PM

LOCATION

Spokane Civic Theatre, Studio Theatre
1020 N Howard St, Spokane WA 99201
*Near the southeast corner of Civic’s facility, off of Dean St/Joe Albi Wy
Directions to each theatre can be found here.

OF NOTE

• Seeking all ages, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders for roles
• Please be prepared for cold reads of the script (time with sides will be provided)

ROLES

MORTEN KIIL
He/him. 60s-80s. Mrs. Stockmann’s father. A master tanner. Rich but allows his family to think he’s barely scraping by. Mischievous with an edge to him. Does not take well to insults or slights. Misanthropic.

MRS. STOCKMANN
She/her. Mid-40s. Dr. Thomas Stockmann’s wife. Cares deeply for her husband and family and devotes herself to supporting them. Highly intelligent. Self-aware and conscious of the limitations of the 19th century home life. Sensitive to her husband’s highs and lows and deliberate in her tactics to guide him.

THOMAS STOCKMANN
He/him. Mid-40s-early 50’s. Highly intelligent and curious. He’s seen more of the world than most of his small town. Unafraid of authority and can lack self-awareness. Can be impulsive. Devoted to family and his patients.  His highs are high and his lows are low.

PETER STOCKMANN
He/him. 40s-50s. The Mayor, Chief of Police, Chairman of the Board at the Baths. The authority of his small town. Cares for his brother but has little patience for the way his brother moves through the world. Aware of how the world perceives him. A workaholic. Unmarried. Anxious.

BILLING
He/him. 20s-30s. An assistant at the leftist newspaper. Considers himself to be a radical and condemns the government but is also politically ambitious. Underlying interest in Petra Stockmann.

HOVSTAD
30s-40s. Editor of the town’s leftist newspaper. Considers themselves and (loudly) professes to be a revolutionary but falters when their ideals are put to the test.

PETRA STOCKMANN
She/her. 20s. A teacher. Fiercely intelligent. Idolizes her father. Has a strong moral center. Rejects traditional femininity and gender norms for a 19th century woman. Incandescent.

MORTEN STOCKMANN
Dr. Stockmann’s  son (young to late teens). At the end of the play, Dr. Stockmann decides to educate Morten and his brother, Ejlif, according to his own principles so that they can lead a new generation of independent and politically righteous men.

EJLIF STOCKMANN
Dr. Stockmann’s  son (young to late teens). At the end of the play, Dr. Stockmann decides to educate Ejlif and his brother, Morten, according to his own principles so that they can lead a new generation of independent and politically righteous men.

CAPTAIN HORSTER
30s-50s. A ship captain. Has little interest in local politics. A loner. Has a strong moral compass. Loyal. Maybe the most intelligent of them all though he has the least formal education.

ASLAKSEN
He/him. 50s-80s. Prints the leftist newspaper which gives him a degree of editorial control. Chairman of the homeowner’s association and represents the town’s small business class. A proud and loud member of The Temperance Society. He loves moderation and abhors conflict.

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS, PLEASE EMAIL:
production@SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

ABOUT THE SHOW

A Christmas Carol tells the beloved story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who despises Christmas and the joy it brings. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who take him on a journey through his past, present and future. Through these experiences, Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of compassion, empathy and generosity.

By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Barbara Field

New Incidental Music and Underscoring by Henry McNulty
Directed by Jonah Taylor and Jake Schaefer

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Margot and Robert Ogden Main Stage
November 29 – December 22, 2024
Wednesdays – Saturdays: 7:30 pm*  |  Sundays: 2:00 pm
*12/7 and 12/21 performances at 2:00 pm

AUDITIONS

September 29 – October 1

More information coming soon!