Dreamwell announces auditions for Poona

Dreamwell - Dreamwell Theatre will hold auditions for Jeff Goode’s Poona the F**kdog.. and other plays for children on Saturday and Sunday, December 12th and 13th at 1:00 pm at the Iowa City Public Library. Copies of the script will be on reserve on the second floor of the library.

These outrageous "fairy tales for grown-ups" are not for the easily offended. Poona, our ingenuous heroine, meets up with aliens, talking shrubs, and mealy-mouthed salesmen in her quest to find someone to play in her big pink box. Nothing is sacred in this raucous assault on the power of language. Poona is called "irresistable" by the New York Times and a "a bawdy comic romp!" by LA Weekly. The New Yorker says it's "delightful... unforgettable... much more fun than it ought to be."

Multiple men and women of all ages over 18 are needed for the cast. Most actors will play more than one role. There is one major male singing part for whom the ability to play guitar is preferred but not required. Background singers and instruments for one scene are also desired. Auditions include readings from the script. This promises to be a very wild and fun production but it isn't for everyone. Prior reading of the script is recommended so you know what you're in for. Despite the title, this is not a play for kids.

The play will be performed at the Unitarian Universalist Society on February 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th. It is directed by Brian Tanner and Meg Dobbs. If you have any questions and/or would like to audition at a different time, you may call Brian at 319-321-5448 or email to brian@dreamwell.com.