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Want to support live theater in downtown Salem? Consider making a financial contribution!

The Verona Studio is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code. Your help with Making Art Happen in downtown Salem may be taken as a tax deduction on your federal income taxes. Donors who contribute to Oregon cultural nonprofits, including The Verona Studio, can make a matching donation to the Oregon Cultural Trust, and receive a 100% state tax credit on this donation – up to $500 per individual, $1,000 per household, and $2,500 per Class-C Corporation. Learn more.

Please mail your check to:

The Verona Studio
189 Liberty Street NE
Suite 215
Salem, OR 97301

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Auditions

Upcoming production: Life Sucks

 Written by Aaron Posner. Directed by Randall Tosh

Auditions on February 18 & 19, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Verona Studio

Open auditions. Cold readings from the script. Rehearsal schedule will be developed after casting.

Performances: May 2 – May 18, 2019

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Synopsis: In this brash reworking of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, a group of old friends, ex-lovers, estranged in-laws, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest questions — and each other. What could possibly go wrong? Incurably lustful and lonely, hapless and hopeful, these seven souls collide and stumble their way towards a new understanding that LIFE SUCKS! — Or does it?

Inquire at info@theveronastudio.com

Characters

VANYA, Male, 45-55, A ruminator. A smart, sweet passionate, insightful, wound-tight failure.

SONIA, Female, 20’s, Kind, caring and quirky. Self-esteem issues. Not comfortable in her body.

ELLA, Female, Mid 30’s, Searching, frustrated, hopeful and sad. Very attractive and rampantly desirable.

BABS, Female, 60’s, Vibrant, artistic, outspoken and even enlightened. A great soul and a scrappy wit.

THE PROFESSOR, Male, 60’s, Big mind, big ego, big vocabulary, small-ish soul. Selfish. Well-meaning.

Dr. ASTER, Male, 44-55, Broken, beautiful, dissatisfied, savvy and sad. He cares deeply and oddly.

PICKLES, Female, 40-ish, An odd sweet loyal duck. Very literal. Relentlessly positive.

Volunteer

Get involved with The Verona Studio! We’re looking for fantastic volunteers for both on stage and off. All levels of experience needed and encouraged.

Questions? Contact us at info@theveronastudio.com

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(805) 657-7538