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Outside Circle Theaater Project Presents, Molly McFadden's The Downside, March 22 nd and March 23rd at 7pm

the project

The Outside Circle Theater Project (OCTP) will encourage, nurture, and champion works focused on history, social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion discussions. OCTP gives women and girls an opportunity to express themselves in their own words in a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space

OCTP endeavors to educate and generate discussions by producing and casting live theater works that reflect the community's diverse voices. Participation is open to women and girls and community members of all ages, ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds, genders, and national identities.

the steps

OCPT is living up to its vision and purpose. Auditions for Molly McFaden's winning play, The Downside will be held on Saturday, January 6th from 12 pm - 5 pm at Lorain Public Library, 351 West Sixth Street, Lorain, Ohio. All interested actors are encouraged to audition. Consideration for all roles is open to any age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, body type, abilities, or other identities. Any deviation must be specifically determined to be integral to the story at the discretion of the director.

Auditions are by appointment only and will consist of cold reading from the script. Please sign up at the link below. No acting experience is necessary.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F48A5A62FA4FA7-46970597-auditions

why we're doing it

Outside Circle Theater Project (OCTP) is dedicated to supporting the art of storytelling by producing live theater works for and by under-represented voices in the community. We endeavor to educate and generate discussion amongst the community by producing and casting live theater works that reflect the community's diverse voices. Participation is open to women and girls and community members of all ages, ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds, genders, and national identities. 

Currently, a forum such as ours, specific to the vision of OCTP  does not exist in Lorain County. We can lend a hand in redirecting the shift away from ignorance and silence. In an open letter to American and community theaters on inclusion, the non-profit group “Black Theater Girl Magic” wrote the following: “In light of the recent injustices towards black people at the hands of police, a large number of theatres around the country have published statements in support of Black, Indigenous, and Non-Black People of Color (BIPOC).”

OCTP agrees! At a time when Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs are under attack, and the teaching of revisionist history has become the focus of legislators across the country, OCTP believes community theater goals can push the trend toward diversity, equity, and inclusion, one small theater project at a time.

budget



TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED $3,000
ioby Fiscal Sponsorship Fee (5%) $163
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%)
(Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.)		 $98
TOTAL TO RAISE= $3,261

Budget Breakdown

  • Administrative - Award winnings, Meet The Author venue rental, Theater venue rental - Est. $955.00
  • Marketing - Advertisements, Programs, Flyers, Photography, Invites, and Stationary - Est. $500.00
  • Lighting/Sound/Misc. - If Paid Service - Est. $1000.00
  • Costume/Props - Set Design, Costumes, Sundry, Make-up, Furniture (donations or rental transportation) - Est. $500

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Outside Circle Theaater Project Presents, Molly McFadden's The Downside, March 22 nd and March 23rd at 7pm

Posted 03/07/2024 - 2:24pm

Outside Circle Theater Project OCTP is proud to announce that tickets are now available for its upcoming production of The Downside. Written by actress, author, and playwright Molly McFadden and directed by Carla Daniels Valles, The Downside is a play about aging, community, loss, and love, where we take a challenging look inside the conversation we all must someday face. Marilyn McGinnis struggles with leaving the home, neighbors, and life she has come to cherish. Is this the right “choice”? How can she fight back? a play by Molly McFadden and directed by Carla Daniels Valles. Join us on March 22nd and 23rd as we laugh and cry watching this familiar story of aging, love, and loss. Tickets are $15 via Eventbrite and $20 at the door. Purchase tickets here!

 

Outside Circle Theater Project Holds Auditions for The Downside

Posted 12/22/2023 - 11:06pm

IT'S GOING DOWN!!!

AUDITIONS for “The Downside” by Molly McFadden

Directed by Carla Daniels Valles

TENTATIVE PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd , 2024 at 7:30pm

AUDITION DATE and LOCATION:

Saturday, January 6th, 2024 – 12:30pm-5:00pm

CALLBACKS: TBD (If needed)

Lorain Public Library 351 W. Sixth Street, Lorain, Ohio

PREP: Auditions are by appointment only and will consist of cold reading from the script. Please sign up at the link below. You don't need any acting experience.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F48A5A62FA4FA7-46970597-auditions

SYNOPSIS:

Aging couple Marilyn and Todd McGinnis are rushing to move out of their home and away from the only community they’ve known. The action takes place at their garage sale, where “everything must go.” But a parade of characters makes them think twice about their decision: their lives, neighborhood, love, aging, and loss. What is next for them?

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

All interested actors are encouraged to audition. All roles are considered open to any age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, body type, abilities, or other identities. Any deviation must be specifically determined to be integral to the story at the discretion of the director.

Marilyn and Todd McGinnis-Married couple in their early 70s

Ruby Payne-50s, a good friend of Marilyn

Shelby McGinnis-Daughter of Marilyn and Todd in her late 20s

Sam Mann-50s to 60s, a neighbor.

Peggy Wright-Mid -50s seeking a way of life and comes to the sale

Eleni Dunia-60’s to 70s shows up at the garage sale

Bob Fifer-Late 40s, wants to start a restaurant

For further information, please contact Outside Circle Theater Project at outsidecircletheaterproject@gmail.com or call (440) 258- All casting is volunteer only.

Molly McFadden Wins OCTP Playwriting Contest

Posted 04/20/2023 - 7:55pm

OCTP is honored to announce our 2023 playwriting contest winner, Molly McFadden. 

Molly is an accomplished actress and 

playwright. She holds an MFA from Florida State University at the Asolo Repertory 

Theater. Her winning play, "The Downside," will be showcased later this year! Please 

help us celebrate her accomplishment and 

discuss her work on Thursday, April 27th at 5 pm at Elyria Women's Club, 218 East 

Avenue, Elyria. 

Reservations are strongly suggested. Email OutsideCircleTheaterProject@gmail.com or call 440-258-0704

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