When: Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9th and 10th, 7:00 pm – 9:00pm
Where: Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL (Emerald Room)
Phone: Gaelic Park: 708-687-9323
Director’s Email: [email protected]
Script: Available at Gaelic Park office; Auditions will consist of cold readings from script.
No appointments necessary
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SYNOPSIS:
Written in 1969, John B. Keane’s play “Big Maggie” is set in rural Ireland and explores the themes of power and control within a family. The play tells the story of Maggie, a woman who has just lost her husband, who is determined to take control of her life and her family. Maggie’s quest for power leads her to clash with her adult children and other people in her community, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.
Characters (Ages shown are stage age)
Maggie Polpin: (Middle-aged women)
Gert Polpin: (Late teens or early twenties)
Katie Polpin: (Early twenties)
Maurice Polpin: (Mid-twenties)
Mick Polpin: (Early twenties)
Teddy Heeling: (Mid-thirties)
Mary Madden: (Early twenties)
Mrs. Madden: (Middle-aged)
Mr. Byrne: . (Middle-aged)
Old Man
Old Woman:
Priest:
Performance Dates: At 8:00 pm Fridays, November 14th & 21st and Saturdays, November 15th & 22nd; at 3:00 pm Sundays, November 16th & 23rd
*Big Maggie is presented by special arrangements with the Drama League of Ireland
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